CHEM-2325 Organic Chemistry II

This course is a continuation of CHEM-2323. Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties, and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and 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 a brief introduction to the chemistry of polymers, fats, carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins. Lec 3, Cr 3

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CHEM-2323, CHEM-2123

Outcomes

  1. Correlate molecular structure with physical and chemical properties of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules.
  2. Predict the mechanism and outcome of aliphatic and aromatic substitution and elimination reactions, given the conditions and starting materials.
  3. Predict the chirality of reaction products based on enantiomeric and diastereomeric relationships.
  4. Describe reaction mechanisms in terms of energetics, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics.
  5. Use spectroscopic techniques to characterize organic molecules and subgroups.