Organic Chemistry I

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

An introduction to Organic Chemistry from a mechanistic perspective. Structure, bonding, and function, e.g. physical properties and reactivity. Stereochemistry; kinetics and thermodynamics. Spectroscopy (nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, ultra-violet/visible, and mass spectrometric techniques). Substitution and elimination reactions of saturated functional groups - the chemistry of alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols and their derivatives. Laboratory: Practical techniques. Prerequisite(s): 6 units from Chemistry 201 and 203; or 9 units from Chemistry 201, 202, 203, 204, 206. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Chemistry 351 and 357 will not be allowed.