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

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CHM 211: Organic Chemistry I

Department

Science and Technology

Course Description

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.

Credit Hours

5

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	3
Other	1

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

CHM-122 with a C or Higher

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

Topic Outline

1. Introduction to the Structure and Properties of Organic Compounds 
   1. The student should be able to apply information from general chemistry that is relevant to organic chemistry, as well as to recognize the concepts of structure and functional groups in organic chemistry.  
2. Alkanes, Alkyl Halides and Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions 
   1. The student should be able to name, detail the structure, properties and reactions of alkanes and alkyl halides and demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of the nucleophilic substitution reaction.  
3. Alkenes, Alkynes, Conjugated Systems, and Elimination Reactions 
   1. The students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structure, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation and major reactions of unsaturated hydrocarbons.  
4. Stereochemistry 
   1. The student should be able to describe the importance of the three dimensional structure of molecules and the effect of this on physical and chemical properties.
5. Alcohols, Ethers and Epoxides; Thiols and Sulfides
   1. The student should be able to name alcohols, ethers, thiols, and sulfides. As well as demonstrate an understanding of the major reactions of the alcohols and ethers.