Elementary Organic/Biochemistry

Division: Natural Science and Math

Department: Chemistry

Course: CHEM 1120

Title: Elementary Organic/Biochemistry

Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1115 (both successfully completed)

Description: This is the second semester course of a General Organic and Biochemistry sequence. It completes an introduction to organic chemistry and covers elementary biochemistry. It includes the study of alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and derivatives. Also included are topics of: stereochemistry, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and metabolism. Students taking this course are typically pursuing majors that may include home economics, agricultural sciences, physical therapy, nursing, and other related health sciences.

Courses Taught Fall 2025

Courses Taught Spring 2026

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