CHEM 113LAB - Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory

Description:
Supports CHEM 113 lecture. Two hours of laboratory weekly. Course will be offered every year (Spring).

Prerequisites:
Co- or prerequisite: CHEM 113. Prerequisite: CHEM 112LAB with a grade of C- or higher.

Credits: (1)

General Education Category: K7 - Physical & Natural World

General Education Pathways: P2 Health & Well-being

Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Know principles of laboratory safety and demonstrate safe techniques.
Perform common chemical tests of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and proteins
Demonstrate ability to use common biochemical techniques such as spectrophotometry and titration
Use spreadsheets to analyze data for standard curves and to calculate concentrations of unknown solutions.
Perform various qualitative tests to identify common biochemical substances and their properties

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/4/18

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