CHEM 2010 - Organic Chemistry I

4 sem hrs cr

(3 hours lecture-3 hours lab)

This course is a study of the preparations and properties of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, their nomenclature, and their reactions. Prerequisite: Documented eligibility for collegiate level English and completion of CHEM 1120  with a grade of “C” or better

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

Formerly/Same As (Formerly CHE 2310)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

By the end of the course, students will be able to…

• understand the consequences of the three-dimensionality of molecules.
• interpret patterns of reactivity on the basis of mechanistic reasoning.
• demonstrate an in-depth understanding of chemical structure and properties in understanding chemical reactivity of compounds such as acids/bases, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides.
• apply IUPAC nomenclature system to a range of organic compounds to convert between structures and names.
• design a reasonable synthetic scheme for organic molecules of moderate complexity
• demonstrate and develop proficiency in organic laboratory techniques.

Course Objectives

Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to…

• use molecular models as an aid in understanding the relationships between three-dimensional objects.
• practice writing reasonable arrow pushing mechanisms.
• predict reaction outcomes utilizing molecular structure.
• practice laboratory techniques such as chromatography, recrystallization, distillation, and extraction.