CH 010AORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

College of the Desert · 5 credits

Catalog

This course is the first of a two-semester sequence covering the basic principles and concepts of organic chemistry. An in-depth study is made of the bonding of carbon, stereochemistry, and the reactivity of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes and alcohols. Addition, elimination, substitution and free radical reactions are discussed. Infrared Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy are being covered in detail. The course is designed for chemistry, biology and pre-professional majors. (C-ID CHEM 160S)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 2 sections

Aug 31 – Dec 18

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
3454Class #0303975	Mo We · 9:30 – 11:35 AMMo · 2:00 – 5:05 PM	Math Science Tech Center 153Science Building 101	Gill, Adam
3492Class #0303976