2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

CHEM 102 - Introduction to Organic, Biochemical, Pharmacological, and Fuel Chemistry

Credits: 3 (NR)


Modern and historical accounts of organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and fuel chemistry. Topics include the chemistry of carbon compounds, synthesis of polymers and their utility and use in the modern world, biomolecules, DNA and animal cloning, embryonic stem cells, the chemical structure and biological activity of drugs and medicines, and fuel chemistry including petroleum through green chemistry and the future.

 

Fulfills general education requirement in natural science (nonlab).

Prerequisite(s): Not open to students majoring in chemistry.

Notes: Does not fulfill the requirement for a laboratory course in Chemistry. Not for Chemistry majors. No credit for both CHEM 102 and CHEM 104, or CHEM 212.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0