CH - 104 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry

Credits: 4

To understand the molecular basis of life. Organic chemistry is largely limited to aliphatic (non-benzenoid) structure and functional groups which occur in the structure and function of bioorganisms. Biochemistry is introduced with structural studies of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Flow of information and of energy is studied and metabolic pathways are reviewed. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Course fee. Not open to students who have taken CH 231, CH 232, and CH 435.

Prerequisite(s): CH-103. Must register for CH-104L.