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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
Spring
Course Prefix/Number/Title:
Chem 116, Introductory Organic and Bio-Chemistry
Number of credits
: 4 credits
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to organic and bio-chemistry. It includes topics on
functional groups, nomenclature, organic reactions, proteins, enzymatic action, carbohydrates, lipids,
nucleic acids and metabolism. This course meets requirements for wildlife, nursing, dental hygiene and
other health career majors.
Pre-/Co-requisites:
Chem 115 or Chem 121
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, you should be able to: (1) Identify the major organic
functional groups. (2) Name simple organic compounds using IUPAC rules. (3) Be familiar with the
biological groups of compounds that include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. (5)
Understand how each biological group provides energy and/or building materials to the body. (6)
Understand the role of enzymes in chemical reactions in living organisms. Travel may be necessary to
experience the role of chemistry in their everyday life.
Instructor:
Angie Bartholomay
Office:
Nelson Science Center 111
Office Hours:
M,W,F 9am-10am
Phone:
228-5471
Lecture: MWF 9am-9:50, NSC 121; Lab Th 8-10am NSC 121
Lecture Schedule
Topics & Reading Assignments
Lab Schedule Topic
Week 1
Intro to organic chemistry Chapter #3
no lab
Jan. 16
Martin Luther King Day – No Class
Week 2
Chapter #3
Molecular Models
Week 3
Chapter #4
ID of Hydrocarbons
Week 4
Chapter #4
Exam #1 Chapter # 3-4
Week 5
Chapter #5
Alcohols & Phenols
Week 6
Chapter #6
Aldehydes & Ketones
Week 7
Exam #2 Chapters 5 & 6
absorption spectroscopy
Feb. 20
President’s Day- No Class
Week 8 Chapter #7
carboxylic acids
Week 9
Chapter #8
extraction of caffeine
Week 10
Chapter 9
synthesis of aspirin
Exam #3 – Chapters 7,8 & 9
March 13-17
Spring Break
No Lab
Week 10
Chapter #10
Science Olympiad
Week 11
Chapter #11
food nutrient testing
Week 12
Chapter #12
diabetes & dialysis
Week 13
Chapter #13
calories in foods
Exam #4 Chapters 10-13
April 14-17 Easter Break No Class
Week 14
Chapter #14-15
titration of vitamin C
Week 15
Chapters #16-18
nutrition
Week 16
Final Exam
May 8
th
9-11am