CHEMISTRY 130

 

General Chemistry of Living Systems

Course Coverage:
Chapters 12-19, 21, and 26 (Alkanes; alkenes; alkynes; aromatic compounds; compounds containing oxygen, sulfur, or a halogen; amines; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and derivatives; amino acids and proteins; enzymes and vitamins; biochemical energy; and nucleic acids and protein synthesis)

General Information

Introduction to organic chemistry and the chemistry of biological systems. Organic nomenclature and fundamental reactions, emphasizing topics such as amino acids, proteins, biochemical energy, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Intended as a terminal course in chemistry, not to serve as a prerequisite to higher numbered chemistry courses.

 

Prerequisite

CH 122 or 222 or 202

 

Note
Does not count toward a chemistry minor

Course Structure

Four credit-hour course

Terms Offered

Spring

Required Texts

  

McMurry, Castellion, Ballantine,  

Fundementals of General, Organic, and

Biological Chemistry.

 

Spain, Garmon, and Peters, GOB  

ChemSkill Builder -- Electronic 

Homework Systems

Exam 1:
Exam 2:
Final Exam: Finals Week

Syllabus

Evaluation

Exam Information

Worksheets

Mole-Hole Schedule

Laboratory Information

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