Organic Chemistry I with Lab

Introduction to organic chemistry through a systematic treatment of the structure, reactivity and stereochemistry of the basic types of hydrocarbons and a treatment of the synthesis and interconversion of these most important classes of organic derivatives. This course develops a broad understanding of the theoretical concepts of organic chemistry. Valence bond theory is used to describe and explain the ramifications of covalent bonding in organic molecules, as well as to rationalize fundamental noncovalent associations. The 3-dimensional nature of organic molecules is discussed. Modern mechanistic theory of organic chemical reactions is developed in the context of acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, elimination, free-radical, and electrophilic addition reactions. Contemporary instrumental techniques for the assignment of molecular structure are a key focus. For majors and non-majors. Prerequisites: General Chemistry II or AP credit for General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 2.

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Universal Code: CHE201