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CHE 113
Fundamentals of Organic
and Biochemistry

 

Catalog Description:
Meets the associate degree general education requirement in Science.  
4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
An introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds.  Nomenclature, structure and reactions of principal functional groups are discussed.  The biochemistry part introduces carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids; both structures and functions in cells, including protein synthesis, DNA replication, and intermediary metabolism. 

Intended for students in health-related professions and for liberal arts students interested in the applications of chemistry to biology.  Science and engineering students should take CHE 112.

Lab fee:  $50.
Prerequisite:  CHE 111
NOTE: Credit is not given for both CHE 113 and CHE 213. CHE 113 is not to be used as a prerequisite for CHE 213 or CHE 214.
   
Links to CHE 113 information on AACC faculty/staff pages:
Professor Maureen Sherer's home page contains links to her syllabi for CHE 113 Lecture and Lab and to Study Tips for Science Students.

 

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