CHM 132 - Organic and Biochemistry

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: CHM 151 or CHM 131 and CHM 131A
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: None
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course provides a survey of major functional classes of compounds in organic and biochemistry. Topics include structure, properties, and reactions of the major organic and biological molecules and basic principles of metabolism. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts needed to pursue studies in related professional fields. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Natural Science. At PCC, emphasis is placed on applications to health and environmental issues.