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Mar 14, 2026
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2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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CHEM 102 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry 4 CR
A one-semester introduction to general, organic, and biochemistry chemistry. General chemistry topics include the atom, chemical reactions, and acid-base chemistry. Organic chemistry topics include structure, physical properties, and chemical behavior of the major classes of organic compounds. Structure, function, formation, and reactions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and nucleic acids are discussed, and the metabolism of the main classes of biochemical compounds is emphasized in conjunction with the role of vitamins, hormones, and related compounds. This course includes lecture and laboratory experiences. [48-48-96] Lab fee
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® Reading score of 244 or higher, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55. (AND) Next Gen Quantitative Reasoning score of 250, or ALEKS PPL score of 46, or 1 course from MATH 102 , MATH 105 , MATH 111 , MATH 112 , MATH 125 , MATH 127 ,MATH 130 , MATH 132 , MATH 140 , MATH 141 , MATH 142 , MATH 241 , or MATH 242 with a grade of C.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Students will interpret and apply formulas to solve problems.
- Students will be able to explain the basic model of the atom.
- Students will follow procedures, collect data, and analyze the meaning of the data in the laboratory.
- Students will predict the outcome of a variety of organic and biochemical reactions.
- Students will identify the structure and name of organic and biochemical molecules.
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