CH 110 - Introduction to Organic, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology

Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
This course covers matter and measurements; Atoms and the periodic table; ionic compounds; covalent compounds; chemical reactions; energy changes, reaction rates, and equilibrium; introduction to gases, liquids, solids and solutions; introduction to organic molecules and functional groups; organic compounds in polymers and body; the three-dimensional shape of molecules; organic compounds that contain oxygen; introduction to biological functional groups.

Recommended preparation: MTH 062 or higher
Term(s) Offered: Winter
Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees. Lab Science - Course that meets the laboratory requirement.