Courses
Chemistry 32
Spring 2009
Introduction to Medical Chemistry
Instructor: Torrey Glenn
Chemistry 32 is a one-semester course covering basic principles of chemistry, with emphasis on organic chemistry and biochemistry. The course is designed to meet the needs of students pursuing a degree in a variety of health-related areas. It is also intended as preparation for those students intending to take Microbiology or Physiology at CCSF, and for students in the biotechnology and biomanufacturing certificate programs.
Note that Chem 32 does not satisfy the prerequisite for Chem 101A or Chem 103. If you plan to take either of these courses, you should enroll in Chem 40.
Course Materials and Resources
Questions you may have about Chem 32
Textbook Resources - Answers to text book problems are posted here.
Learning Assistance Resources
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Learning Assistance Center Free drop-in tutoring!! Located on 2nd floor of the library.
Advice for Success - Some suggestions for success in Chemistry 32.
Links
Study Guides and Strategies - Find great study skills advice! Available in over thirty languages.
Dynamic Periodic Table of the Elements - The "properties" tab is particularly neat!
Powers of Ten - From the galaxies to quarks. Each successive image is smaller by a power of ten!
Scientific Notation Drill - Click the "Let ME Try!" button.
CNN - NASA: Loss of Mars orbiter - The importance of proper unit conversions...
Dihydrogen Monoxide - Get informed about this potentially deadly covalent compound that you're exposed to every single day!
What's That Stuff? - Ever wondered about what's really in hair coloring, Silly Putty, Cheese Wiz, artificial snow, or self-tanners? C&EN presents a collection of articles that gives you a look at the chemistry behind a wide variety of everyday products.
RCSB Protein Data Base - Look at the structures of proteins. Click one of the "viewing options" under the picture in order to rotate a 3-D image. You can even get a free app for your iPhone.