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Textbook(s):
Organic and Biochemistry by Blei and Odian. W.H.Freeman, Publisher
Course Requirements:
Class and lab attendance is necessary to be successful in class because each new
topic builds on the topics that precede it. *Practice assignments will be given and graded random basis,
these problems will help prepare for quizzes and exams.
Tentative Course Outline:
The 1
st
eight weeks will be devoted to organic chemistry. Functional groups
will be discussed in terms of: nomenclature, properties and reactions. The 2
nd
eight weeks examines
biochemical reactions related to life processes. Topics include: proteins. Carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic
acids, enzyme action, catabolic processes or energy production: glycolysis and Kreb cycle.
General Education Goals/Objectives:
(1)For a student to have a greater appreciation and understanding
of the world of organic and biochemistry and the role that each of them plays in their everyday lives. (2)
For each student to be able to use this knowledge in their future.
Relationship to Campus Theme:
A greater understanding of biochemistry and organic chemistry will
lead to a greater respect for the environment with components of technology used to reach this
understanding. Students will explore how biochemistry and organic chemistry career options.
Classroom Policies:
Grades will be based on total points using the following percentage system:
100-90, A; 89-80,B; 79-70,C; 69-60,D; <60%F.
Assessment methods- measurement of the expected general education outcomes will be achieved
through exams, quizzes, laboratory exercises and a final project.
Exams- There will be 5 exams during the course of the semester. All exams will be worth 100 points. If
you are going to miss an exam, you are expected to make it up ahead of time.
Make up exams will be different and will be worth 70%, which must be made up within a week
following the original exam.
Lecture- Lecture outlines are available on our moodle shell. Exam questions will originate from lectures
and end of the chapter questions.
Quizzes- There will be 10-12 quizzes. End of the chapter questions will not be graded but may
be used to assist you on the quizzes. The quizzes cannot be made-up.
Laboratory- The laboratory portion of the course provides an opportunity to integrate lecture concepts
with observable activities. Lab reports are due during the following lab period. Labs not turned
in on time are worth 50% of the graded score on the lab.
Cell phones- Need to be turned off and stored during class!!!!
Academic Integrity:
All laws pertaining to copyright infringement must be adhered to closely.
any information you used in oral presentations must be adequately documented and
referenced, giving credit to the appropriate person(s). Academic honesty is expected.
any violations of these terms is sufficient grounds for immediate failure and removal
from class. Cell phones must be turned off during class time.
Disabilities and Special Needs:
Any student who has a disability that may prevent them from fully
demonstrating their abilities should contact the instructor to discuss accommodations necessary
to ensure full participation and facilitate his or her educational opportunities.