CHEM 2310 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

5.0 - 3.0 - 6.0

Prerequisite

(2) College-level reading, writing, and math proficiency; and CHEM 1010 (or an equivalent course) with a grade of C or better within the past four years

Course Description

This fundamental course provides an overview of important organic chemical components. Topics include bonding, 3-D structure, isomerism, the relationship between structure and reactivity of carbon compounds, and reaction mechanisms. These concepts help describe hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. Students discuss the relationship of these compounds to biochemicals. This course includes both lecture and lab components.