Carbohydrate Chemistry

1. Define and classify carbohydrates based on their structure and properties.
2. Describe the structures of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
3. Explain the chemical reactions and derivatives of carbohydrates.
4. Identify the biological roles of different carbohydrates.
5. Compare and contrast the properties of different types of carbohydrates.

13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Carbohydrates

   • Unit 1: Classification of Carbohydrates · 3 hours

     Read the introduction to carbohydrates, their occurrences, and importance.. Study the definitions and classifications of carbohydrates.. Review the physical properties of carbohydrates, including stereoisomerism and optical activity.. Examine the chemical properties of carbohydrates, such as osazone formation and oxidation reactions.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 to test your understanding..

2. Week 2Module 2: Monosaccharides

   • Unit 1: Structures of Monosaccharides · 3 hours

     Study the classification of monosaccharides based on carbonyl group placement and carbon number.. Examine the structures of hexoses and heptoses.. Understand the chain and ring structures of monosaccharides.. Learn about the stereochemistry of monosaccharides, including chirality and Fisher projection formulas.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2 to reinforce your understanding..

3. Week 3Module 2: Monosaccharides

   • Unit 2: Derivatives of Monosaccharides · 3 hours

     Study the chemical reactions of monosaccharides, including ester and ether formation.. Examine the oxidation and reduction reactions of monosaccharides.. Understand the formation of amino sugars and glycosides.. Learn about osazone formation and chain shortening/lengthening reactions.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3 to test your knowledge..

4. Week 4Module 3: Disaccharides

   • Unit 1: Diversity of Disaccharides · 4 hours

     Study the composition of disaccharides, including sucrose, lactose, and maltose.. Understand the glycosidic bonds in disaccharides.. Learn about reducing and non-reducing disaccharides.. Compare and contrast different disaccharides.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 4 to reinforce your understanding..

5. Week 5Module 4: Polysaccharides

   • Unit 1: Homopolysaccharides; Starch and Glycogen · 4 hours

     Study the composition and structure of starch, including amylose and amylopectin.. Understand the properties of dextrins, maltodextrin, and corn syrup solids.. Learn about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and modified starch.. Examine the structure and function of glycogen.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 5 to test your knowledge..

6. Week 6Module 4: Polysaccharides

   • Unit 2: Homopolysaccharides; Cellulose and derivatives · 4 hours

     Study the structure and properties of cellulose.. Understand the derivatives of cellulose, including cellulose gum and synthetic modifications.. Learn about cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetate, and viscose rayon.. Examine the composition and properties of hemicellulose and beta-glucan.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 6 to reinforce your understanding..

7. Week 7Module 4: Polysaccharides

   • Unit 3: Heteropolysacchardes · 4 hours

     Study the types of heteropolysaccharides, including arabinoxylan and chitin.. Understand the structure and function of glycosaminoglycans.. Learn about agar, carrageenan, and alginic acid.. Examine the properties of galactomannan, pectin, and xanthan gum.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 7 to test your knowledge..

8. Week 8Module 1: Carbohydrates

   • Unit 1: Classification of Carbohydrates · 3 hours

     Review Module 1: Carbohydrates. Focus on the definitions, classifications, and properties of carbohydrates.. Practice solving problems related to carbohydrate structures and reactions..

9. Week 9Module 2: Monosaccharides

   • Unit 1: Structures of Monosaccharides · 3 hours

     Review Module 2: Monosaccharides. Focus on the structures, classifications, and derivatives of monosaccharides.. Practice drawing and identifying different monosaccharide structures..

   • Unit 2: Derivatives of Monosaccharides · 3 hours

     Review Module 2: Monosaccharides. Focus on the chemical reactions of monosaccharides, including ester and ether formation.. Practice problems related to oxidation and reduction reactions of monosaccharides..

10. Week 10Module 3: Disaccharides

    • Unit 1: Diversity of Disaccharides · 4 hours

      Review Module 3: Disaccharides. Focus on the composition, glycosidic bonds, and properties of disaccharides.. Practice drawing and identifying different disaccharide structures..

11. Week 11Module 4: Polysaccharides

    • Unit 1: Homopolysaccharides; Starch and Glycogen · 4 hours

      Review Module 4: Polysaccharides. Focus on the structure, properties, and classification of polysaccharides.. Practice drawing and identifying different polysaccharide structures..

    • Unit 2: Homopolysaccharides; Cellulose and derivatives · 4 hours

      Review Module 4: Polysaccharides. Focus on the structure, properties, and derivatives of cellulose.. Practice problems related to the chemical modifications of cellulose..

12. Week 12Module 4: Polysaccharides

    • Unit 3: Heteropolysacchardes · 6 hours

      Review Module 4: Polysaccharides. Focus on the types, structure, and properties of heteropolysaccharides.. Practice identifying different heteropolysaccharides and their functions..

13. Week 13Module 1: Carbohydrates

    • Unit 1: Classification of Carbohydrates · 8 hours

      Comprehensive review of all modules and units.. Focus on key concepts, definitions, and reactions.. Practice solving a variety of problems to prepare for the final examination..