Organic Chemistry I

Catalog description

This course, along with CHEM 208 , presents a comprehensive survey of organic chemistry. The first semester stresses the physical and chemical properties of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Emphasis is given to organic nomenclature, synthesis, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy of organic compounds. The laboratory illustrates the common techniques used in the preparation, purification and characterization of typical compounds. CHEM 112 or permission of instructor required. Course includes 45 hours of lecture and 45 hours of laboratory per semester. Course fee.