Organic Chemistry I

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Term hours: 54 lecture and 108 laboratory. This course is the first part of a two semester organic chemistry lecture and laboratory sequence. This course covers the study of functionalized compounds, stereochemistry, substitution and elimination reactions, alkenes, alkynes, and spectroscopic methods. Laboratory work includes the synthesis, isolation, and characterization of organic compounds by using modern techniques and instrumentation. This course is designed for students who plan to major in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and pre-medical/pre-pharmacy/pre-dental programs. (CSU/UC, C-ID: CHEM 160S)