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A compound that contains carbon atoms linked covalently to other atoms, typically hydrogen, nitrogen, or oxygen.

Organic Compound

The following fields and industries deal with organic compounds: 

- Biotechnology 
- Consumer Products (ex. food, cosmetics)
- Materials Science
- Organic Industrial Chemistry
- Organometallic Chemistry
- Petroleum 
- Pharmaceutical / Medicinal Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry

Overlap of Organic Chemistry

Biochemistry is the scientific discipline that studies the chemistry of life processes, with the primary objective of explaining biological form and function through chemical principles.

Biochemistry

Organic chemistry is the scientific discipline focused on carbon-based chemistry, which serves as the fundamental basis for studying biomolecules and the field of biochemistry.

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- Analytical Chemistry 
- Applied Chemistry (Chemical Engineering)
- Biochemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Geochemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry

Branches and Fields of Chemistry

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Microbiology covers the scope and sequence requirements for a single-semester microbiology course for non-majors. The book presents the core concepts of microbiology with a focus on applications for careers in allied health. The pedagogical features of the text make the material interesting and accessible while maintaining the career-application focus and scientific rigor inherent in the subject matter. Microbiology’s art program enhances students’ understanding of concepts through clear and effective illustrations, diagrams, and photographs.

Microbiology is produced through a collaborative publishing agreement between OpenStax and the American Society for Microbiology Press. The book aligns with the curriculum guidelines of the American Society for Microbiology.

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Organic Chemistry

A branch of chemistry that deals with the behavior of matter and how chemical reactions work using a lens of theoretical physics and applied math. 

Physical Chemistry

A branch of chemistry that deals with information concerning the quantity and quality of matter.

Analytical Chemistry

A branch of engineering that uses a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to chemistry, math, physics, and biology to study or design chemical processes. This is done to refine or create new technologies and products that focus on improving quality of life.

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