Course Information

CHEM 1020 - Chemistry of Life

Institution:
University of Memphis
Subject:
Chemistry
Description:
Basics of organic and biological chemistry: properties, reactions and nomenclature of enzymes, organic functional groups; amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and biochemical pathways. NOTE: not credited toward major in any of the physical sciences, biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE: high school chemistry or CHEM 1010, and MATH 1420 or MATH 1710 with a minimum grade of C-, or a score on the ALEKS math exam appropriate for placement in MATH 1710. [G]
Credits:
3.00 - 4.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(901) 678-2000
Regional Accreditation:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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