Fundamental Organic Chemistry

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This course is a study of the properties, reactions, and applications of the major classes of organic compounds that commonly appear in biological and environmental processes and systems. Theories relating structures of organic molecules to their chemical reactions are presented as unifying principles. Cross-disciplinary applications of organic chemistry to the life sciences and environmental concerns are included. This terminal organic chemistry course is recommended for students in the biological and allied health sciences when only one semester of organic chemistry is required. Course is applicable only to the following Chemistry and Biochemistry Department programs: the chemistry education major and minor, and the chemistry minor. Lect. 3, Disc. 1. Prerequisite: CHM 104 ; sophomore standing. Students with credit in CHM 303 cannot earn credit in CHM 300 . CHM 300 does not satisfy the prerequisite requirement for CHM 304 . Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.