CHM 261 — Organic Chemistry I (w/lab)
This course is the first four credits of an eight-credit sequence in organic chemistry The broad topics of discussion are: nomenclature, synthesis, structure and bonding, reaction mechanisms, and physical properties An emphasis is placed on alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, aromatics, and alcohols Laboratory work is designed to supplement and support lecture and discussion topics Three lecture hours, three lab hours
Prerequisites: CHM 176