Organic Chemistry I (215-1-02)

Instructors

Nathan Gianneschi

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L361: Mon, Tues, Wed 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Location of Midterm TBD: Thurs 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location of Midterm TBD: Tues 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location of Midterm TBD: Mon 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, 3rd edition, e-book (includes supplemental materials)
Author: Joel Karty
Publisher: Norton
ISBN: 9780393877649
Approx. price: $170 e-book

*Notes:
We recommend the e-book, because it includes supplemental materials not offered with the physical book. If you choose to purchase the paper copy of the book instead, you will also be required to purchase a standalone copy of the SmartWork homework platform (Approx. $52).

This is the same text used in CHEM 215-2 and 215-3.

Class Materials (Suggested)

1. Molecular Modeling Kit (approx. $30)

Class Notes

This course will never completely close. If you can\'t register for the open sections, or if all sections have closed, please fill out this form: https://bit.ly/CHEM215-1-235-1-Fall2026

Evening Midterms on Thursday, October 8, Tuesday, October 27, and Monday, November 23.

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular 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.

Associated Classes

DIS - Technological Institute LG68: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Technological Institute F280: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 2-343: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Technological Institute LG72: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Annenberg Hall G31: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Annenberg Hall G01: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - 555 Clark 230: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Locy Hall 305: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

DIS - Pancoe Building Abbott Aud: Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM