CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry

CHEM& 131: Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry – 6 credits

Presents organic chemistry and biochemistry, with emphasis on functional groups, reaction synthesis, and biochemical applications. Format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.

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About this course:

This course is intended as an introductory level organic and biochemistry course, usually for allied-health majors (nursing, nutrition, physical therapy, etc.) Some students are required to take CHEM& 121 and CHEM& 131 (2 quarters) to fulfill their chemistry requirement. Others only need one quarter – just CHEM& 121. Some schools may require a 3-quarter series (CHEM& 121/122/123) but we do not offer CHEM& 122/123 at BC. As of Fall 2017, this course does not include metabolism so if your program specifically requires this, we recommend you take the course at another institution (check with advising or the chem department at the institution you want to attend). It is highly recommended that you contact advising to decide if you need this course or not!

This course builds on general chemistry (CHEM& 121). If it’s been a while since you took chemistry, we highly recommend that you review atomic structure, molecular bonding, intermolecular forces before you take this class. This course is highly dependent on concepts rather than calculations.