CH103 Principles of Chemistry
Prerequisite: MA 151 or the equivalent
This course introduces students to basic concepts of general and organic chemistry as they relate to biochemistry. Topics include measurements, atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular structure, compounds, acids and bases, concentration units, states of matter, thermodynamics, solutions and basic chemical reactions. A brief introduction to organic chemistry will include physical properties and representative reactions of common functional groups, major groups of biomolecules, and common metabolic pathways applicable to human health. (class, three hours; laboratory, two hours per week.
Prerequisite
MA151 [minimum grade = D] or
MA152 [minimum grade = D] or
MA201 [minimum grade = D-] or
MA151 [transfer credit] or
MA152 [transfer credit] or
MA201 [transfer credit]