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Course Syllabus
CHM-212 Organic and Biochemistry
Course Title: CHM 212 Organic and Biochemistry
Prerequisites: MAT011 or a passing score on the New Jersey Basic Skills
Exam, CHM 100, CHM 112 or CHM 140
Course Description: CHM 212 is designed to give students an understanding of
organic and biochemistry. The study of Organic Chemistry will
emphasize a function-group approach to organic reactions. Topics
in biochemistry will include carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic
acids, bioenergetics, enzymes, and biosynthetic pathways.
Textbook: Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry, F. Bettelheim,
W. Brown, M. Campbell, S. Farrell and O. Torres, 11th Edition,
Cengage Learning, 2016. ISBN: 9781305717343
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course,
students will be able to:
1. Students will learn to recognize organic compounds and complete organic reactions.
Students will be assessed based on their performance on written examination and quizzes.
Assessment will also be based on performance in the laboratory and the students’
analysis of experimental data.
2. Students will be able to identify each of the major classes of biochemical compounds.
Students will be evaluated based on performance on written examinations and quizzes.
3. Students will learn how to recognize organic reactions as part of metabolic pathways.
Students will be evaluated based on performance on written examinations and quizzes.
4. Students will be able to discuss new developments in the study of recombinant DNA.
Students will be evaluated based on performance on written examinations and quizzes.
Assessment will also be based on performance in the laboratory and the students’
analysis of experimental data.
5. Students will be able to explain the application of chemical principles to medical
applications. Students will be evaluated based on performance on written examinations
and quizzes.
Course Content:
Chapter Topic Student
Learning Objectives
10 Organic Chemistry
Sources of organic compounds, Structural 2, 3
Formulas, Functional Groups
11 Alkanes
Constitutional Isomer, Nomenclature, 1, 2, 3, 5
Cycloalkanes, Cis-Trans Isomers, Physical
and Chemical Properties
12 Alkenes and Alkynes
Structure, Nomenclature, Physical and Chemical 1. 2, 3
Properties, Polymerization
13 Benzene and Its Derivatives
Structure, Nomenclature, Chemical Properties 1, 2, 3, 5
14 Alcohols, Ethers and Thiols
Structure, Nomenclature, Physical and Chemical 1, 2, 3, 5
Properties
17 Aldehydes and Ketones
Structure, Nomenclature, Chemical Properties 1, 2, 3, 5
Keto-enol Tautomerism
16 Amines
Structure, Nomenclature (Omit IUPAC nomenclature), 1, 2, 3, 5
Physical and Chemical Properties
8 Omit, Sec. 8.9 Acids & Bases
Acid Strength, Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs, Properties, 1. 5
pH, Buffers
18 Carboxylic Acids
Structure, Nomenclature, Physical and Chemical 1, 2, 3, 5
Properties, Soaps
19 Carboxylic Anhydrides, Esters, and Amides
Structure, Preparation, Chemical Properties, 1, 2, 3, 5
Phosphoric Esters and Anhydrides, Polymerization
15 Chirality: The Handedness of Molecules
Enantiomers, R, S System, Optical Activity 1, 2, 3, 5
20 Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides, Cyclic Structure, Reactions, 1, 2, 3, 5
Disaccharides, Oligosaccharides and Polysaccharides
22 Proteins
Protein Functions, Amino Acids, Formation, 1, 2, 3, 5
Structural Organization, Denaturation
23 Omit Sec. 23.2 Enzymes
23.8 Terminology, Factors Influencing Activity, 1, 2, 3, 5
Mechanisms, Regulation, Medical Uses
25 Nucleotides, Nucleic Acids and Heredity
Nucleic Acid Structure, Classes of RNA, Genes, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
DNA Replication, DNA Repair, DNA Amplification
26 Omit Sec. 26.6 Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis
Transcription, Translation, Mutations, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Recombinant DNA, Gene Therapy
21 Sec. 21.10 & 21.11 Lipids
Optional Structure and properties of Triglycerides and 1, 2, 3, 5
Complex Lipids, Membranes
27 Omit Sec. 27.8 Bioenergetics, How the Body Converts Food to Energy
Krebs Cycle, Electron Transport, Chemiosmotic 1, 2, 3, 5
Pump and ATP
28 Specific Catabolic Pathways. Carbohydrate, Lipid, and Protein
Metabolism – Sec. 28.1-28.3 only
Glycolysis 1, 2, 3, 5
29 Biosynthetic Pathways - Sec. 29.1-29.2 optional
Biosynthesis of Carbohydrates 1, 2, 3, 5
NOTES: The laboratory work is an integral part of the course. Students must
complete the laboratory work in order to receive a passing grade in the
course.
EVALUATION: A. Examination (and quizzes)............. 75%
B. Laboratory work............................. 25%
TOTAL ................................100%
ADDITIONAL
NOTES: 1. Students will be required to demonstrate the ability to explain concepts
studied in this course. Examinations will include essay questions.
Instructors may require additional writing assignments.
2. The scheduled examinations must be completed in order for the student to
receive a grade in the course. A student will be allowed either to take one
make-up exam or to use his/her final examination grade in place of one
missed examination. At the discretion of the instructor this policy may be
modified.
3. The course material is cumulative. Students experiencing difficulty with
any segment of the course should see the instructor promptly as well as
acquaint themselves with the tutorial services at the Tutoring Center.
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:
1. Chemistry for Today: General, Organic and Biochemistry, Spencer L
Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, 6th Edition, Brooks/Cole, Belmont, 2008.
2. General, Organic and Biochemistry, Katherine Denniston, Joseph J.
Topping and Robert L. Caret, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY,
2011
3. Biochemistry: TheMolecular Basis of Life, Trudy McKee and James R.
McKee, 4th Edition, Oxford University Press, Inc., New York, NY, 2009.
FACULTY ABSENCE PROCEDURE: A daily listing of cancelled classes will appear in
designated glass cases. Students can consult these cases before going to class. If students find a
class cancelled which has not been listed, they should report this to the Evening Office C107 or
the Divisional Dean's Office, A-304.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Bergen Community College aims to create inclusive learning environments where all students
have maximum opportunities for success. Any student who feels he or she may need an
accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Specialized
Services at 201-612-5269 or via email at ossinfo@bergen.edu for assistance.
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CHM212SCO
CHM 212 LAB SCHEDULE
Laboratory Experiments for General, Organic and Biochemistry, Fredrick A. Bettelheim
and Joseph M. Landesberg, 8th Edition, Brooks/Cole, 2013 ISBN:978-1-133-10602-1
Week Experiment Student Learning
Objectives
1 & 2 Check in,
Experiment 21 - Structure of organic compounds: use 1, 2, 3
of molecular models I and modeling with Spartan
3 Experiment 24 – Classification and Identification of Hydrocarbons 1, 2, 3
4 & 5 Experiment 31 - Isolation of caffeine from tea leaves 1, 2
TLC and IR Analysis
6 & 7 Functional Group Analysis – 1, 2, 3
Experiments 25 & 26 and Computer Simulation (Handout)
8 Experiment 27 – Properties of Carboxylic Acids and Esters 1, 2, 3, 5
or
Experiment 30 - Synthesis of Acetylsalicyclic Acid (Aspirin)
TLC of analgesics
9 Determination of Vitamin C Concentration by Titration 2, 3, 5
10 Experiment 32 – Carbohydrates 1, 2, 3, 5
11 Quantitative Determination of Albumin (Handout). 2, 3, 5
12 & 13 Determination of CaCO3 in antacid tablets 1, 2, 4
14 & 15 DNA Fingerprinting (Handout) Clean up, Check out 1, 2, 4
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