CHE 245 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

CHE 245 is designed to enable students in the allied health science and related fields to understand and solve common problems related to the body and to our environment. The course will introduce students to the different classes of organic compounds and their reactions as applicable to biochemistry. Topics covered include nomenclature, structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of the major classes of organic compounds. The course will also present a brief overview of acids and bases and the importance of buffers in maintaining equilibrium, as well as instrumental techniques employed in analysis of organic compounds.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CHE 150

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

A Grade of C or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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