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CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I


Credits: 4

The first part of a two-part sequence designed to present the principles and theories involving the principal groups of carbon compounds. Topics include nomenclature, stereochemistry, and conformational analysis of organic molecules, and the preparation, reactions and mechanisms of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, and alcohols. The laboratory activities feature the basic reaction, purification, and separation techniques utilized in organic chemistry, and activities integrated with the theory of the functional groups covered in lecture.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1220  with a grade of C- or higher or instructor’s permission
Elective Code(s): LART, SCI
Additional Info: 3 hours of lecture and 4 hours of laboratory per week

Course Fees: Supplemental Fee Level 2 and Materials Fee
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