CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (6 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly CHEM 102-CCN
Prerequisite CHEM& 121 with a grade of at least 1.5.
Course Description
An organic and biochemistry course for students who have recently completed CHEM& 121 and are pursuing careers in nursing, dental hygiene, and other health science fields. Topics covered include an introduction to the properties and reactions of organic functional groups, and the study of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and metabolism. In-person lab included.
Course Content
A. Organic functional groups
B. Bonding in organic molecules
C. Carbohydrates
D. Lipids
E. Amino acids
F. Proteins
G. Enzymes
H. Nucleic acids
I. Bioenergetics
Student Outcomes
Lecture Outcomes
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Use appropriate IUPAC and common nomenclature systems to describe organic compounds
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Analyze how molecular structure affects the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds
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Classify biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids based on their structure-function relationships and physiological significance
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Relate protein and amino acid properties to peptide bonds, protein structure, and the effects of external stimuli on their structural integrity and denaturation
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Explain enzyme activity, its regulation, and its role in metabolic pathways
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Connect the structure and function of DNA and RNA to their roles in replication, transcription, translation, and mutation effects
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Describe the essential role of organic chemistry throughout everyday life in healthcare and the environment
Lab Outcomes
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Safely perform organic chemistry experiments using standard laboratory equipment and techniques
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Communicate laboratory results through clear and accurate analysis and presentation
Degree Outcomes
Natural Sciences: Graduates use the scientific method to analyze natural phenomena and acquire skills to evaluate authenticity of data/information relative to the natural world.
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to craft and exchange ideas and information in a variety of situations, in response to audience, context, purpose, and motivation.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 70
Potential Methods
Quizzes and tests
Lab observations
Lab reports
Demonstrations
Oral presentations
Group assignments
Classroom participation
Written reports
One-minute papers
Concept maps
Role playing
Self-evaluation
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