CHM 105 - General, Organic and Biochemistry

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4

Description: This course is a study of the fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, common substances and reactions, introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry.

Prerequisite(s): Take MAT 101, RDG 100, ENG 100 and (CHM 100 or high school chemistry or CHM 110) with a minimum grade C.

Course Topics:

The units and numbers of measurements
Unit conversion
The structure of the atom
The periodic table
Study of structure and properties of ionic compounds
Physical states of matter
Properties and concentration of solutions
Energy, rate and equilibrium studies of physical and chemical reactions
Acids, bases and buffers
Structure, properties and IUPAC names of organic compounds
Structure and functions of biological molecules

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

A scientific calculator (no cell phone calculator)
Safety goggles for the laboratory
Solutions manual (optional).

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Successfully complete any unit conversion required in general chemistry using equalities and the mathematical truth that any number can be multiplied by one (1).
Utilize the periodic table to predict the relative sizes of atoms and strength of ionization energy, electron affinity and electronegativity.
Explain the factors affecting the rate of a chemical reaction.
Write the IUPAC names and draw the condensed structures of the organic families found in biological molecules.
Describe the structural formula and functions of biological macromolecules like carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024