Course Syllabus
Course: CHEM 1120
Division: Natural Science and Math
Department: Chemistry
Title: Elementary Organic/Biochemistry
Semester Approved: Spring 2023
Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2027
End Semester: Fall 2028
Catalog 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.
Semesters Offered: Spring
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 4; Lecture: 4; Lab: 0
Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1115 (both successfully completed)
Corequisites: CHEM 1125
Justification: This course is offered by chemistry departments at most institutions in the state and will transfer to all of them. It is a service course for allied health sciences, forestry, agriculture, etc. as required by their major departments. This course is a common course number throughout the state of Utah and is offered at all institutions.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will know basic organic functional groups, organic nomenclature and basic reactions involving common functional groups. Students will demonstrate an understanding through examinations, quizzes, homework and special assignments.
Students will gain an understanding of organic reactions and metabolic pathways. Students will demonstrate an understanding through examinations, quizzes, homework and special assignments.
Students will be able to see application of organic and biochemistry to real life. Students will demonstrate an understanding through examinations, quizzes, homework and special assignments.
Students will be able to diagram and explain basic metabolic reactions and pathways. Students will demonstrate an understanding through examinations, quizzes, homework and special assignments.
Students will understand the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and enzymes. Students will demonstrate an understanding through examinations, quizzes, homework and special assignments.
Content:
Chemistry 1120 is a continuation of Elementary Organic Chemistry and an introduction to Biochemistry that includes the following major topics: Alcohols, Ethers, Thiols, Stereochemistry, Amines, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic Acids and Acid Derivatives, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Enzymes, Nucleic Acids & Heredity, Bioenergetics & Carbohydrate, Lipid, & Protein Metabolism, and Biosynthetic Pathways. Scientists from any background may be highlighted as to their role in these historical experiments. Including the diverse perspectives of historical and modern scientists as well as from the students in this course are invaluable in aiding accessibility for all students to understand the chemical context of everyday life.
Key Performance Indicators:
Students will be assessed through in-class quizzes and tests, homework, and special assignments. Grades will be based on the following approximate percentages:
TESTS 40 to 65%
QUIZZES AND HOMEWORK 10 to 35%
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS 10 to 25%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Timberlake & Orgill, General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry, Pearson (current edition)
Pedagogy Statement:
This course will be delivered through lecture, interactive demonstrations, and class discussion.
The instructors are committed to building an equitable and inclusive learning environment where everyone has the opportunity to develop physically, emotionally and intellectually.
The instructors believe in the value of diversity and inclusion and recognize the uniqueness and contribution of every individual and what they bring to the classroom.
The instructors will promote a culture of dignity and respect of every individual, where our differences, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are welcome and encouraged.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture
Maximum Class Size: 24
Optimum Class Size: 24
