CHEM 250 - Org Chem I:Organic Compounds

Fundamentals of bonding, structure and nomenclature of carbon compounds. Principles of stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms are introduced and illustrated with alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and alkyl halides. Acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, and elimination reactions are discussed. The laboratory addresses techniques of synthesis, separation and analysis of organic compounds.

Prerequisites: CHEM 150 AND CHEM 151

Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)