COURSE OUTCOMES
Chem 102
COURSE NUMBER:
COURSE CONTENT:
A. Organic functional groups
B. Bonding in organic molecules
C. Carbohydrates
D. Lipids
E. Amino acids
COURSE TITLE:
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Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry
Proteins
Enzymes
Nucleic Acids
Bioenergetics
STUDENT OUTCOMES
Core Abilities
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Recognize, name and draw the structures of the main organic functional groups.(c,
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d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, s)
2. Name selected organic molecules using International Union of Pure & Applied
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Chemists (IUPAC) based on condensed or structural formulas. (c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k,
l, m, n, o, p, q)
3. Draw structural or condensed formulas from IUPAC names.(a, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p,
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4. Describe the hybridization of carbon in organic molecules.(a, c, d, f, h, i, j, k, l, m, n,
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o, p, q, r, s, t)
5. Relate physical properties to molar mass, polarity and functional group. (a, c, d, e, f,
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h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s)
6. Relate the reactions of functional groups to metabolic pathways. (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h,
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i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t)
7. Identify and explain the reactions that form carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and
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nucleic acids. (a, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t)
8. Describe and draw: structural isomers, geometric isomers, stereoisomers. (a, c, d,
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e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s)
9. Differentiate between classes of carbohydrates including glycosidic linkages,
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anomerism, metabolic value, and optical rotation. (a,c,d,e,f,g,h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q,
r, s)
10. Classify lipids and discuss their physiological importance.
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(a,c,d,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,q,r, s)
11. Relate saponification, hydrolysis and esterification to lipids. (a,c,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,r s) X
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12. Describe the role of lipids in cell membranes. (a, c, d, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t)
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13. Classify amino acids based on their chemical structure. (a, c, d, e, i, j, k, l, m, n, r, s)
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14. Relate the structure of polypeptides to the amino acids it contains and to peptide
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bonds. ( a, c, d, i, j, l, n, q)
15. Describe the interactions between amino acids as they relate to primary, secondary,
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tertiary and quaternary protein structures and how these are affected by denaturation.
(a, c, d, f, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, q, r, s, t)
16. Relate isoelectric point to charge, electrophoresis, and zwitterions. (a, c, d, e, g, h, i,
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j, k, l, n, q, r, s)
17. Correlate enzyme activity to the reactions of functional groups. (a, c, d, f, g, h, i, j, k,
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l, m, n, p, r, s)
18. Describe the models of enzyme activity. (a, c, d, i, j, k, l, n, q, r, s, t)
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19. Discuss how enzyme activity is affected by pH, temperature, substrate concentration,
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and enzyme concentration. (a, d, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, r)
20. Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic metabolism. (a,c,d,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,r,s)
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21. Explain the relationship between gycolysis, the Kreb’s cycle, and the Fatty acid spiral.
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(a, d, h, i, j, k, l, n, r, s, t)
22. Describe Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) production. (a, d, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, r)
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23. Describe the structure and function of DNA and RNA, and relate them to replication,
transcription and translation. (a, c, d, h, I, j, k, l, m, n, q, r, s, t)
24. Explain protein synthesis and the impact of mutations on protein synthesis. (a, c, d, h,
I, j, k, l, m, n, q, r, s, t)
25. Design and carry out simple experiments. (a,c,g,h,j,p)
26. Use common laboratory equipment appropriately. (c, d, g, h, k, l, p, q, u)
27. Practice standard laboratory safety precautions. (g, h, i, j, l, p, q, u)
28. Perform and recognize simple chemical reactions. (e, g, h, j, k, l, n, p, q, u)
29. Use chemical reference materials appropriately. (e, g, h, I, j, k, l, m, n, r)
30. Communicate the results of laboratory work. (g, h, k, m, n, p)
METHODS AND TOOLS FOR ASSESSMENT:
a. conceptual questions
b. computational questions
c. multiple choice questions
d. essay questions
e. identifying unknowns
f. classroom observation
g. laboratory observation
h. lab reports
i. in-class group assignments
j. extended group assignments
k. oral presentation
l. individual assignments
m. classroom participation
n. written reports
o. self-evaluation
p. peer-evaluations
q. demonstrations
r. one minute papers
s. concept maps
t. role playing
u. no formal assessment
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