Faculty Name

Rita Majerle

Document Type

Syllabi

School

CLA

Department

CHEM

Course Subject

CHEM

Course Number

3450

Course Section

CC

Course Title

Organic Chemistry I

Academic Term and Year

Fall 2013

Credits

4.00

Area of Study

BIOC, BIOL, CHEM

Course Description

Goals: To develop a broad understanding of the theoretical concepts of organic chemistry. Molecular orbital theory and valence bond resonance theory are invoked to describe and explain the ramifications of covalent bonding in organic molecules. Thermodynamic considerations of 3-dimensional molecular shape are discussed. Instrumental techniques for the assignment of molecular structure are a key focus. Modern mechanistic theory of organic chemical reactions is developed in detail. Content: Nomenclature, model building, stereochemistry, mass, ultraviolet, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Mechanisms associated with acid-base reactions, nucleophilic substitution, and nucleophilic addition. Taught: Annually, fall. Prerequisite: CHEM 1140 (C grade or better).

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