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George Mason University
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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

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

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Chemistry and Biochemistry  


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 Mason Core 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.

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