Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences module (BS21008)

Semester: 1

This module will consist of one tutorial session every  week covering: 

• A recap on the fundamentals of molecular orbital theory, acids and bases and  physical chemistry as applied to Biology
• Inorganic chemistry with particular reference to metals in biology such as iron,  copper and zinc and chelation therapy.
• Trends in the periodic table will be looked at in-depth.
• Organic chemistry content will focus on fundamental mechanisms, molecular struc ture, stereochemistry, and functional groups with a focus in  carboxylic acids.