Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

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 10-11am and M, F 2-3pm Phone: 228-5471 Email: angela.bartholomay@dakotacollege.edu Lecture: MWF 9:00am-9:50, NSC 103; Lab Th 8-10am NSC 121 Lecture Schedule Topics & Reading Assignments Lab Schedule Topic Week 1 Intro to organic chemistry Chapter #3 no lab Week 2 Chapter #3-4 hydrocarbons Molecular Models Jan. 15 Martin Luther King Day – No Class Week 3 Chapter #4 Exam #1 Chapter # 3-4 ID of Hydrocarbons Week 4 Chapter #5 Alcohols & Phenols Week 5 Chapter #5-6 Aldehydes & Ketones Feb. 18 President’s Day- No Class Week 6 Chapter #6 Exam #2 Chapters 5 & 6 absorption spectroscopy Week 7 Chapter #7 carboxylic acids Week 8 Chapter #8 Amides & Amines extraction of caffeine Week 9 Chapter 9 Stereoisomerism synthesis of aspirin Exam #3 – Chapters 7,8 & 9 March 11-15 Spring Break No Lab Week 10 Chapter #10 carbohydrates Forensics Week 11 Chapter #11 lipids crime busters Week 12 Chapter #12 proteins food analysis Week 13 Chapter #13 nucleic acid urinalysis Exam #4 Chapters 10-13 Week 14 Chapter #14-15 Enzyme &Metabolism titration of vitamin C April 19-April 22 Easter Break Week 15 Chapters #16-17 amino & fatty acid Metabolism food calories Week 16 Chapters #17-18 nutrition Final Exam May 7 9-11am