Organic Chemistry I (215-1-01)

Instructors

William Robert Dichtel

Meeting Info

Technological Institute AUD: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:00AM - 9:50AM
Location of Midterm TBD: Thurs 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location of Midterm TBD: Thurs 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location of Midterm TBD: Tues 7:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

Foundational concepts in organic chemistry will be introduced. Topics include structure and properties of common functional groups, acidity/basicity, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, and reactivity of organic compounds. The chemistry of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, and alcohols, ethers, and carbonyl compounds will be included.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 132/142 or CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 172/182; or qualifying score on the Chemistry Placement Exam.

Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 235-1 laboratory course at the same lecture time.

Class Materials (Required)

Title: Organic Chemistry, 7th Edition
Author: Loudon and Parise
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781319188429
Approx. price: $214 new, $60 ebook
The 6th edition is also acceptable.

Note: this is the same text used in CHEM 215-2 and 215-3.

Class Materials (Suggested)

1. Title: Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions Manual, 7th Edition
Author: Loudon and Parise
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781319363772
Approx. price: $107 new, $80 used

2. Molecular Modeling Kit (approx. $30)

Note: these are the same suggested materials for CHEM 215-2 and 215-3.

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Co-Requisite: Students must also register for Chemistry 235-1-01. Add both classes to the shopping cart and submit together for successful registration. You must complete CHEM 132 & CHEM 142, or CHEM 152 & CHEM 162, or CHEM 172 & CHEM 182, OR Chem 132-CN & 142-CN (C- or better); or received a qualifying score on the Chemistry Placement Exam; or are currently enrolled in Chem 132 & 142 OR 132-CN & 142-CN.