CHM 2210 - Organic Chemistry I

Credits: 4

This course is an introduction to the chemistry of carbon. The concepts of bonding, structure, and classification of compounds by functional groups, as well as reactions of aliphatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers are presented from a mechanistic viewpoint. Stereochemical principles are emphasized. Infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry are introduced. The laboratory offers experiments to supplement the lecture material.
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHM 1110.
Fulfills: STEM requirement in LS Core.
When Offered: Every spring semester.
Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.