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CHEM 112 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry


Description:
Structure, properties, nomenclature and reactions of carbon compounds. Course will be offered every year (Winter and Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: CHEM 111 or CHEM 183 with a grade of C- or higher.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe fundamental properties of carbon, its compounds, and various functional groups.
  • Identify alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
  • Identify aromatic compounds. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
  • Identify alcohols, ethers and thiols. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
  • Identify molecules that exist as stereoisomers. Predict the number of isomers and their properties.
  • Identify nitrogen-containing organic compounds. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
  • Identify aldehydes and ketones. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
  • Identify carboxylic acids and their derivatives. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/11



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