CHEM 112 Organic Chemistry

Continuation of CHEM 111. Topics include: introduction to organic chemistry; bonding characteristics of carbon; structural formulas, IUPAC nomenclature, physical/chemical properties, and reactions of the major classes of organic compounds. Lab included. Prerequisite: CHEM 111. (NSL)

Credits

5

Outcomes

1. Identify characteristics of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Memorize structures and names of hydrocarbons using IUPAC nomenclature. Physical and chemical properties of saturated hydrocarbons.
2. Identify structural characteristics and nomenclature of Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers. Memorize structures, names, and reaction mechanisms.
3. Identify structural characteristics, nomenclature and reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones.
4. Identify structural characteristics, nomenclature and reactions of Carboxylic acids, Esters and acid derivatives.
5. Identify nomenclature and reactions of Amines and Amides.
6. Perform various lab techniques.