2020-2021 College Catalog

CHEM 105 Fund of Gen Org & Biol Chem

An introduction to those basic principles and facts needed for an understanding of the chemistry of the human body, in particular, and of life systems, in general. This course is designed primarily for nursing majors or persons in the humanities or social sciences who are interested in health-related topics and who desire a broader survey of chemistry than is usually provided by a traditional chemistry course. Major areas include some background principles that apply to all chemistry, some background chemistry of carbon compounds (organic), and the fundamentals of human biochemistry. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.

Credits

3