CHEM 1050 Foundations of Organic and Biochemistry
This one-term laboratory course, designed for non-majors, builds on general chemistry concepts to provide an overview of organic and biochemistry with an emphasis on applications to the chemistry of the human body. Topics include solutions and body fluids, acid-base chemistry, relation between structure and reactivity for biochemical molecules, metabolic pathways, and applications of nuclear chemistry. Lecture 2 hours; lab 2 hours.
Prerequisite
CHEM 1020 or high school chemistry within the past 2 academic years
Offered
Fall, Spring