CHEM& 261 - Organic Chemistry with Lab I

5 credits

Recommended Preparation
CHEM& 163.

Prerequisites
A grade of “C” or better in CHEM& 162.

This course is designed as the first of a three-quarter sequence of organic chemistry for majors in physical and biological sciences and for pre-professional students. Structure, nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of hydrocarbons and their monofunctional derivatives are covered. Laboratory included.

Theory Hours
4 theory hours.

Guided Practice Hours
3 guided practice hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Apply the fundamental principles of Lewis structures to hybridization of molecular orbitals.
Identify the relationship between structure and properties of acids and bases.
Apply the rules of organic nomenclature to name organic molecules with respect to functional groups.
Relate structure to conformational analysis of alkanes and cycloalkanes.
Apply the principles of chirality to organic molecules.
Identify stability of intermediates to explain reaction products of alkanes, alkenes and Alkynes.

Upon successful completion of this laboratory, students will be able to:
Practice proper safe laboratory practices.
Apply organic techniques to synthesis, isolation and purification of organic compounds.
Maintain a detailed scientific notebook.