CHM 10400 - Living Chemistry

An introductory chemistry course that focuses upon the biomolecules of living systems. General chemistry topics include chemical bonds, solutions, acid/bases, and buffers. The study of organic chemistry is given as a preamble to the structure, function and metabolism of biomolecules such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids.

Cr. 3.
Notes
No credit toward any chemistry degree or a chemistry minor.
CHM 10400 is not acceptable as a prerequisite for CHM 11500.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Learn the difference between elements and compounds. They will be able to predict the number of Valence Shell Electrons. They will be able to write the chemical formula for compounds found in everyday life.
2. Learn the importance of the Periodic Table and the relationship between physical and chemical properties and the position of the element on the Periodic Table.
3. Learn about basic types of radiation, radioactive half-life, and uses of radiation in the medical field.
4. Learn about the structure of organic compounds, the VSPER Theory, draw Lewis Structures, Structural Isotopes, and Chiral carbons.
5. Learn about behavior of gases and the Combined Gas Law.
6. Learn about Intermolecular Forces and its application to solubility and the Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary shapes of protein.
7. Learn about Thermodynamics, Reaction Kinetics, and Oxidation and Reduction.
8. Learn about the function of Carbohydrates in the body. They will understand the blood Types and why Type O blood is considered the Universal Donor.
9. Learn about Amino Acids and Proteins. The students will also learn about Essential Amino Acids and its relationship to daily diet.
10. Learn about Acid-Base Properties and pH.