CH 241 Organic Chemistry

First course of organic chemistry sequence for science and health science majors, with a green chemistry emphasis. Introduces organic functional groups, emphasizing hydrocarbons, with bonding theory, nomenclature, and reaction mechanisms.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

CH 222 with a C- or better

Corequisite

CH 247

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the bonding and geometry of organic molecules
2. Apply the principle of resonance to the structures and energies of organic molecules
3. Apply the principles of equilibrium and kinetics to organic reactions
4. Identify and describe the stereochemical aspects of the structures of organic molecules
5. Apply the principles of inductive and steric effects to the reactivities of organic molecules
6. Evaluate the reactants and solvents and be able to predict both the products and the reaction mechanism for S N 2, S N 1, E2 and E1 reactions
7. For hydrocarbons, halides, and alcohols:
a) describe the characteristic structure
b) relate molecular structure
to physical properties
c) correlate molecular structure with names
d) describe characteristic reaction mechanisms
e) state specific reactions
8. Apply knowledge of specific reactions to synthesis problems
9. Use the Principles of Green Chemistry to evaluate chemical reactions