Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

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A one semester course in organic chemistry designed to provide background in the fundamentals of nomenclature, mechanisms, structures, and synthesis of carbon based compounds. Topics to be covered include: structure and bonding, acid/base chemistry, isomerism and stereochemistry. Functional groups to be covered include: hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives. Laboratory work will include common organic techniques and experiments supporting the principles covered in lecture. Lecture 3 hrs/wk, Lab 2 hrs per wk (4 cr).