CHEM& 131 - Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

6 CR

Presents organic chemistry and biochemistry, with emphasis on functional groups, reaction synthesis, and biochemical applications. Format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Define organic chemistry in terms of the role of carbon in organic and biological chemistry.
Identify and classify major organic functional groups and recognize their presence in biological molecules.
Predict the physical properties and reactivities of organic compounds based on their structure.
Name and draw the structure of organic compounds, including isomers.
Define and recognize the different types of isomerism, including geometric, stereo, and constitutional.
Explain the importance of molecular shape in terms of function and properties.
Recognize structural differences between various types of biomolecules, such as lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins, and identify their basic building blocks.
Explain how recrystallization, extraction, and chromatography are used for separation and purification of organic mixtures.

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