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CHEM 285

Introductory Bio-organic Chemistry

Chemistry and Biochemistry College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Course Description

Principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry relating to biomolecule structure and function.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

4

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Chem 101 or equivalent

Title

Organic Functional Groups

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the structure and reactivity of organic functional groups, such as alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and amides. For example, students will learn that aldehydes and ketones typically undergo addition reactions.

Title

Biomolecules

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the structure and reactivity of the biomolecules that have those functional groups. For example, students will be able to demonstrate that carbohydrates are aldehydes and ketones that undergo addition reactions to form hemiacetals and polysaccharides with acetal linkages.

Title

Metabolism of Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins

Learning Outcome

Students will understand the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in humans. They will be able to describe in structures and words the metabolism of sugars through the pathways of glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and the electron transport chain.