CH 2120 - Organic Chemistry I

Basic concepts of bonding and acid-base theory, as these apply to organic compounds, are reviewed. Structure, properties, nomenclature and reactivity of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols and ethers are covered. Mechanisms for substitution, elimination, and addition reactions are studied. Multi-step synthesis is introduced.

Prerequisite(s): CH 1203 General Chemistry 2 and CH 1203L General Chemistry 2 lab. Co-requisite: CH 2120L Organic Chemistry 1 lab, 3 hours lecture, 3 credits.

Note: This course should be taken concurrently with Organic Chemistry I Laboratory.

3 hours Lecture
3 Credits