CHEM 1407 - Introductory Chemistry II

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 3
Topics include carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, bonding, isomerism, buffer systems, and food/physiological chemistry. The laboratory experiments include organic and biochemical analysis, extraction, and chemical instrumentation. Designed for allied health students and for students who are not science majors. CIP Code: (4005015103)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; MATH 0308 or placement by testing; CHEM 1405 or CHEM 1411
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Solve standard problems by applying basic principles. 2 - Recognize the differences between ionic, covalent, and coordinate covalent bonding and predict the shapes of organic compounds by utilizing Lewis dot structures and VSEPR theory. 3 - Name simple organic compounds and biomolecules by utilizing both IUPAC and common rules of nomenclature. 4 - Recognize the various structures of simple organic compounds, and identify structural isomers, and geometric isomers, and stereoisomers. 5 - Predict the relative differences in boiling points, melting points, and water solubilities for the various families of common organic compounds. 6 - Recognize the various functional groups in organic compounds and predict their reactivity in common chemical reactions. 7 - Identify organic acids, bases, salts, and buffers; and predict their effect on pH. 8 - Explain the structures and function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and DNA and predict their reactivities in chemical reactions. 9 - Explain the basic functions of enzymes and the general theories for their action. 10 - Demonstrate the ability to carry out simple laboratory experiments using common chemical measuring devices & safety precautions while accurately reading & recording data from laboratory measurements, perform calculations & draw appropriate conclusions. 11 - Demonstrate the ability to use various methods of laboratory instrumentation, which shall include UV-Visible spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy, and may include polarimetry,mass spectrometry,and HPLC.
Core Category Life & Physical Sciences [30]