CHE 1121 Introduction to Chemistry II
The second half of an introductory survey course for students pursuing health science degrees or biotechnology. Topics include organic functional groups, biomolecules, enzymes, body fluids and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.
Division: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Department: Chemistry
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No
Prereqs: CHE 1111
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the reactions that regulate blood pH and other factors, the bicarbonate blood buffer and other buffering systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the catabolism and anabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins and lipids.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the properties and chemical behaviors of the different classes of carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins and lipids.
- Demonstrate an understanding of organic chemistry and the structures, mechanisms of action and catalytic effect of enzymes on chemical reactions.
Credit Hours: 4
Classroom Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3