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CHEM 1003: The Chemistry of Food, Health, and Drugs

Aspects of chemistry relating to food, food additives, drugs (both illicit and beneficial) and their relation to metabolism and health. Topics may include: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and cofactors, enzymes, steroids, electrolyte and pH balance, trace elements.

Contact Information

Course Instructor:  Gerald Buchanan
Office: 116 SC (Steacie Chemistry)
Telephone: 520-2600 ext. 3840
E-mail: gerald_buchanan@carleton.ca

Course Outline

Midterm Marks

Day 1Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Unit 5

PS1 Answers

PS2 Answers

Day 2Unit 6 web

Unit 7 web

Day 3
Unit 8 web

Unit 9 web

PS3 Answers

Day 4Unit 10 web

PS4 Answers

Day 5Unit 11 web

Unit 12.1 web

Unit 12.2 web

Day 6Unit 12.3 web

Unit 13 web

PS5 Answers

PS6 Answers

Day 7PS7 Answers

PS8 Answers

PS9 Answers

Unit 14 web


Midterm Review

Midterm

Day 8Unit 15 web

Unit 16 web

Day 9Unit 17 web
Day 10Unit 18 web

Unit 19 web

Day 11Unit 20 web

Unit 21 web

Day 12Final Review

Final Review Answers