Organic Chemistry I

3 credits · Undergraduate

A lecture-based course providing an introduction to the structure, nomenclature, classification, properties and reactions of the major functional groups of organic compounds. Examples of the syntheses and the reactions of the major functional groups are given, supported by reaction mechanisms where appropriate. Students requiring the second year Organic Chemistry laboratory courses in their program of study are encouraged to enroll in CHEM 250-1 concurrently. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101-3 and CHEM 121-1 or permission of the instructor