CHEMISTRY at COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Science of Chemistry

Science is a way of knowing about the world. It includes making

observations, developing hypotheses, testing the hypotheses in controlled

experiments, and drawing conclusions from data.

Chemistry, a branch of physical science, is the study of the

composition, structure, properties and change of matter.

Are You Ready To...?

• Write lab reports• Create chemical reactions in the lab• Use lab tests to identify unknown compounds• Take math, physics, and biology

as well as chemistry

Course Spotlight

In biochemistry, you’ll look at the chemical basis for life and study organisms at the molecular level.

You’ll explore the chemical processes that allow an organism to grow, repair damage, and reproduce. Subjects you

may cover include enzymes, which speed up the chemical processes in an organism, as well as Deoxyribonucleic

Acid.

Chemistry Classes in CCC

•Fundamentals of Chemistry

•Chemistry I & II•Organic Chemistry I

& II •General

Biochemistry

Organic Chemistry

Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week are included. This course is a presentation of the reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Emphasis is placed on

basic techniques for the preparation, separation, and purification of organic

compounds, as well as modern spectroscopy, mechanisms of reactions

and bonding in organic compounds.

General Biochemistry

This course covers organic nomenclature , proteins ,carbohydrate

and lipid chemistry. Also included are the

general characteristics and actions of

enzymes, vitamins, hormones basic metabolism and

nucleic acid chemistry.

Chemistry Careers • Careers in Medicine

• Pharmaceutical Companies• Chemistry Teacher

• Bulk Commodity Chemical Companies

• Food Manufacturing Companies• Paint, Plastics, Coatings,

Companies

Why Colby Community College ?

• Ranked #10 in Community Colleges in

the U.S.• Hands on Learning• 9 Varsity Sports • 25 Clubs and Organizations• 3 National

Championships• 92% of all CCC students

receive financial aid

Life in Campus

Contact Information

785-460-4773

www.colbycc.edu

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