ML 126 - Bio-Organic Chemistry

Credit Hours: 3

An introduction to organic chemistry including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic structures, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids, anhydrides, esters and amides. In-depth study of the biochemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes and nucleic acids. Emphasis is placed on nomenclature, structures of molecules, mechanisms of reactions and metabolic pathways.
Prerequisites: CH 146 or CH 180, ML 112 or permission of the instructor.
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