Organic Chemistry

Catalog description

This is a college-level organic chemistry course designed for students majoring in chemistry, biology, engineering, premed, pre-professional health, and other science oriented fields. Topics covered include systems of nomenclature, polarity, resonance, isomerism, stereochemistry, acid-base mechanisms, spectroscopy, conformations, and configurations. Reaction mechanisms and synthesis of simple organic compounds such as hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, and thioethers are taught. Students need to purchase their own lab coat; goggles with indirect venting and side shielding; gloves; calculator; lab notebook; and online homework access code.