Introduction to Organic and Physiological Chemistry

Catalog description

CHEM 1023. Introduction to Organic and Physiological Chemistry. (TCCN CHEM 1307) Nomenclature and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds; introduction to the chemistry of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids, and their metabolism. Satisfies three hours Life & Physical Sciences Core (30). Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry; a passing score on placement examination or grade of C or higher for CHEM 1013 ; and permission of instructor. Co-requisite: CHEM 1021 . Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.