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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHM 1220 - Chemistry for the Health Professions II

Credits: 4
In this course, fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be covered and their relationship to health-related professions will be discussed. This course will cover the structure, nomenclature, properties, and reactions of the compounds of carbon. Topics at the interface between organic chemistry and biological chemistry, such as amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids will also be covered. This course is the second of a two-course sequence intended for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine majors. This course is not intended for students interested in pursuing a career as a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner or for those interested in medical, dental or veterinary school.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHM 1210 .
Fulfills: STEM in LS Core.
When Offered: Every spring semester.
Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.