CHEM 2000 - Organic Chemistry I

4 cr. 6 hr. Day course offered in the Fall and Summer

This course is recommended for students who need a strong foundation in organic chemistry. The course covers topics such as structure, functional groups, stereochemistry, nomenclature and reactions of organic compounds. Reactions of carbonyl compunds and carboxylic acids and their derivatives are covered in detail including nucleophilic addition, condensation and nucleophilic substitution with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms and stereochemical outcomes.

Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least 1.7 in CHEM 1400 .