CHEM-2323 Organic Chemistry I

Fundamental principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, bonding, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules, as well as properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Course includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS. Course may also include the study of the structure, properties, preparations and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, stereo chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the use of spectroscopic techniques. Lec 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CHEM-1312, CHEM-1112

Corequisite

CHEM-2123 Recommended

Outcomes

  1. Classify organic compounds by structure, molecular orbitals, hybridization, resonance, tautomerism, polarity, chirality, conformation, and functionality.
  2. Identify organic molecules using appropriate organic nomenclature.
  3. Describe the principle reactions for syntheses of molecules, ions, and radicals.
  4. Describe organic reactions in terms of radical and ionic mechanisms.
  5. Describe the use of spectroscopic data to determine the structure of organic molecules.
  6. Formulate appropriate reaction conditions for the synthesis of simple organic molecules.