Chemistry @ Lake Tahoe Community College

CHM 117 Introduction to Biological Chemistry
revised 03/20/2010 08:06 AM

Course Description
This course is a one-quarter introduction to biological chemistry primarily for students who intend to pursue careers in allied health fields and other applied sciences. Major topics include (1) the structure and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids; and (2) protein synthesis, metabolic pathways, and biological energy production.

Course Outline (major topics)
1. Amino Acids & Proteins
2. Enzymes & Vitamins
3. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
4. Metabolic Pathways for Carbohydrates
5. Metabolism and Energy Production
6. Metabolic Pathways for Lipids and Amino Acids

Prerequisites
CHM116 (Intro. to Organic Chemistry) or CHM202 (Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry) or equivalent

Entrance Skills / Exit Skills Gained from Prerequisite/Corequisite Course(s)
For major organic functional group compounds, student must be able to:
1. describe and predict molecular structure.
2. name simple organic molecules.
3. predict chemical and physical properties.

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since February 3, 2010