High school chemistry recommended. Equiv. IU C102, PU CHEM 257. Optional
laboratory: C115. A  non-mathematical introduction to organic molecules
and their transformation to useful materials such as  drugs and
polymers. An emphasis is placed on the chemical features of biomolecules
including hormones and  neurotransmitters; proteins; lipids (fats);
carbohydrates (sugars); and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA). The  chemistry of
enzymes, carcinogens, vitamins, antihistamines, anesthetics, genetic
engineering, mental  health, and other health-related topics.