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Course Syllabus

CHEM 1125 Elementary Organic/Biochemistry Laboratory

  • Division: Natural Science and Math
  • Department: Chemistry
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: 0; Lab: 2
  • Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1115 (both successfully completed)
  • Corequisites: CHEM 1120
  • Semesters Offered: Spring
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2023
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2028
  • End Semester: Fall 2028
  • Optimum Class Size: 20
  • Maximum Class Size: 24

Course Description

This is an organic and biochemistry laboratory which reinforces the fundamental facts, theories, and laws of chemistry through laboratory experiences. It is designed for students in family and consumer science, nursing, physical therapy, some areas of biology, forestry and agriculture. Lab fee required.

Justification

This course is a practical application of organic and biochemistry principles taught in CHEM 1120. It reinforces principles emphasized in organic and biochemistry. It is a service course for allied health sciences, forestry, agriculture, etc. as required by their major departments. This laboratory course is a common course number through the state of Utah and is offered at each institution.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to see application of principles taught in organic and biochemistry involving application of functional group reactions, organic synthesis, properties of carbohydrates, lipids, carbohydrates, and enzymes. At the conclusion of this course students should have sufficient knowledge of chemical principles and laboratory techniques to be able to meet requirements in their major department.

Course Content

Chemistry 1125 is an introduction to Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory. Experiments will include some or all of the following: Laboratory Safety, Alkane Chemistry, Alcohol Reactions, Synthesis of Esters, Carbonyl Reactions, Synthesis of Aspirin, Carbohydrates Lab, Lipids, Amino Acids, Enzymes, and others deemed appropriate by the instructor. Scientists from any background may be highlighted as to their role in these historical experiments. Including the various perspectives of historical and modern scientists as well as from the students in this course are invaluable in aiding accessibility for all students to understand the chemical context of everyday life.