CHM-211 Organic Chemistry I

A systematic study of the chemistry of carbon compounds emphasizing reactions, mechanisms, and synthesis with a focus on functional groups, addition reactions to alkenes and alkynes, alcohols and ethers, stereochemistry, nomenclature, acid-base chemistry, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics. Laboratory techniques include separation, recrystallization, distillation, extraction, chromatography and simple synthetic reactions.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

CHM-122 with a C or Higher

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

3

Other Contact Hours

1

Department

• Science & Technology

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of organic chemistry and how they relate to everyday experiences
2. Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills
3. Apply methods of scientific inquiry
4. Use instruments and laboratory techniques of organic chemistry
5. Apply problem solving techniques to real-world problems
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the chemical environment and the role that organic molecules play in the natural and the synthetic world