Dec 06, 2024  
2024-25 RCC Catalog 
    
2024-25 RCC Catalog
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CHEM 106L - Introductory Biochemistry Lab


1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):  

CHEM 105 , CHEM 105L  

Corequisite(s):  

CHEM 106  

Course Description: Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the essence of biochemistry, including chirality, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and metabolism. Prepares students for work in a laboratory that uses chemicals. Also helps students understand how cells and organisms’ function. Both lecture and lab are required to be taken together. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • CLO#1: Recognize and interpret different representations of chiral compounds.
  • CLO#2: Describe the physical and chemical properties of introductory biochemical compounds: carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids.
  • CLO#3: Recognize and distinguish between distinct isomers of introductory biochemical compounds.
  • CLO#4: Give examples of the roles of introductory biochemical compounds in living organisms.
  • CLO#5: Explain and interpret metabolic reactions involving introductory biochemical compounds.
  • CLO#6: Use the results of laboratory tests to identify an unknown biochemical compound. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: safety goggles, scientific calculator (logarithms and scientific notation), long pants and closed-toe shoes for lab

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lab hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.



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