CHE 130 — Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
The lecture course is designed to allow the student to familiarize himself/ herself with the practical applications of chemistry and its relationship to everyday life. Basic concepts are developed in organic and biochemistry. Classes of compounds covered including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ethers, amines, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.Laboratory experiments are chosen to be meaningful and practical so as to develop a greater understanding of lecture topics.
Prerequisites: CHE 107