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Organic Chemistry I

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I 3 3 0 4
Prerequisites: CHM 152
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Summer 1997

This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of covered organic topics as needed in CHM 252. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a pre-major and/or elective course requirement.