CHEM 30B
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry II


Course Description

This course is the second quarter of the general inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry course for students entering allied health fields. Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry II focuses on organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics covered include organic structure, nomenclature, physical properties, and reactivity of small organic molecules. Functional groups will be introduced in the context of their reactivity and biochemical roles. Additional biochemistry topics surveyed include biological macromolecules (carbohydrates, fatty acids and lipids, amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids, and DNA) as well as metabolism and enzymatic reactions. The physical and chemical properties of these biological molecules will be examined.

Class Details

CRN Course Section Days Times Instructor Loc
49074 CHEM 30B 20 M·W···· 05:30 PM-07:20 PM Laura Showalter G6
··W···· 07:30 PM-10:20 PM SC2210

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-04-06 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
CHEM-030B-20:Fully ON-CAMPUS. This is a lecture and laboratory class.This class meets on-campus each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing.

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units
5 Units
Hours
  • Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
  • Weekly Lab Hours: 3
Program Status
Program Applicable
Credit
Credit - Degree Applicable
Grading Method
Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory
ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
Prerequisite
CHEM 1A, CHEM 1AH, CHEM 25 or CHEM 30A with a grade of C or better
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