CHE 245 is designed to enable students in the allied health science and related fields to understand and solve common problems related to the body and to our environment. The course will introduce students to the different classes of organic compounds and their reactions as applicable to biochemistry. Topics covered include nomenclature, structure, physical properties and chemical reactions of the major classes of organic compounds. the course will also present a brief overview of acids and bases and the importance of buffers in maintaining equilibrium, as well as instrumental techniques employed in analysis of organic compounds.