Organic Chemistry I / CHE 2003L Organic Chemistry I Lab

Catalog description

This course covers the properties, nomenclature, reactions and syntheses of alkenes, alkenes, alkynes, arenes, alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers. Major reaction types include electrophilic addition, radical addition and substitution, nucleophilic substitution, elimination, acid base and stereochemical reactions. The laboratory involves the separation, purification and synthesis of organic compounds using microscale apparatus. Three hours lecture, one hour recitation, and one three hour laboratory per week are required. Prerequisite: CHE 1004. Corequisite: CHE 2003L