CHEM 1020 Introductory Chemistry II

4 (3 lecture hours; 3 lab hours) Credit Hour(s)

This is a continuation of CHEM 1010, Introductory Chemistry I. The course is designed for health science and allied health majors who need chemistry as part of their program, as well as students needing a science course to meet general education requirements. This course covers basic concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry, including organic functional groups and some of their reactions; basic stereochemistry; biological molecules, their synthesis, their reactions, and some of their functions. This course is not intended for engineering or engineering technology majors.

General Education Learning Outcomes (TBR Approved)

Use Scientific principles to apply experimental techniques, make observational analyses, interpret experimental results, and draw logical conclusions.
Describe the natural and/or physical world using basic scientific language and processes.
Apply scientific principles to address problems or issues in the natural and/or physical world.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify organic functional groups by name and structure.
Identify the types of reactions each organic functional group undergoes.
Apply the reactions of organic functional groups to biological molecules.
Describe some practical uses of organic compounds.
Use basic chemical concepts learned in CHEM 1010 to understand and explain the chemical and physical properties of organic and biological molecules.
Describe the functions of enzymes and the optimal conditions for their actions.
Understand the reactions of various metabolic cycles.
Understand the interdependence of the metabolic cycles
Describe and differentiate between the four main classes of organic compounds in biological systems.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1010 or equivalent