CHEM 152 - Survey of Organic and BioOrganic Chemistry

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Windward Community College

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Catalog Description Structure, nomenclature, properties and reactions of organic compounds will be studied with emphasis on those compounds of practical importance in life science and related fields. (3 hrs. lect.) Prerequisite: Credit for CHEM 151 or equivalent. Student Learning Outcomes Construct molecular models and use these to describe chemical structure, geometry and physical properties. Identify, classify and name organic and biochemical compounds. Predict products of fundamental organic reactions. Use the vocabulary on organic chemicals and reactions in metabolism and other biochemical applications. Explain the role of enzymes in metabolism. Apply knowledge of biochemistry concepts to discuss the genetic cause of a metabolic disorder in a short research paper. Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To WCC Associate in Arts: DP Academic Subject Certificate in Plant Biotechnology Resources Chemistry Current Syllabus none currently available Past Syllabi None

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

windward.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 235-7400

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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