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This course is the first course in the introductory sequence designed for science majors consisting of Chem 130, 233, 240 and 250. This course introduces students to a wide range of organic functional groups and some of their typical reactions using an emphasis on examples with relevance to biology. Topics covered include the structure of organic functional groups, mechanisms of reactions, spectroscopic characteristics, and biologically important examples. Three hours of lecture, one hour discussion, and three hours of lab per week. Scientific calculator, safety goggles and laboratory manual required. Pre-requisite: a grade of C- or better in CHEM 130. (Sp)