2020-2021 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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CHM 142 L - General, Organic, and Biochemistry II Laboratory A continuation of CHM 141L General, Organic, and Biochemistry Laboratory I. Laboratory emphasizing organic and biochemical reactions which substantiate classroom lectures.
Prerequisite- Corequisite Prerequisites: CHM 141 General, Organic, and Biochemistry I and CHM 141L General, Organic, and Biochemistry I Laboratory
Corequisite: CHM 142 General, Organic, and Biochemistry II
Credits: 1 Hours 3 Laboratory Hours Course Profile Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Understand the basic differences between organic and inorganic compounds.
- Complete basic organic chemical equations of the main organic chemical functional groups based on laboratory observations.
- Determine the formulas and IUPAC names of simple organic compounds based on models.
- Prepare aspirin and chemically compare the student’s aspirin to commercial aspirin.
- Prepare polymers and compare their strength and chemical properties to commercial polymers.
- Understand the significance of stereoisomers and their role in biochemistry based on models.
- Understand the structures and basic organic chemical reactions of carbohydrates, lipids, soaps, and proteins.
Methods of Assessing Outcomes:
The expected learning outcomes will be assessed through the use of laboratory reports and quizzes.
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