The relationship of chemistry to daily lives is emphasized. Continuation of CHEM 1405 with emphasis on organic chemistry. Topics include a study of the nuclear chemistry, the chemical behavior of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, alcohols, phenols, ethers, alkyl halides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, and amides. Fundamental course for the science major. Topics include atomic structure, periodicity of the elements, chemical formulas and equations, nomenclature, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, Lewis formulas, bonding, molecular geometry, kinetic molecular theory, the electronic structure of the atom, liquids and solids, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
Course provides a foundation for work in advanced chemistry and related sciences.
Continuation of CHEM 1411 with emphasis on gas laws, aqueous solutions, colligative properties, equilibria, kinetics, acids and bases, coordination compounds, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Fundamentals of the chemistry of carbon compounds designed for students in science and pre-professional programs. Continuation of CHEM 2423 with emphasis on nucleophilic and electrophilic mechanisms, molecular rearrangements, organic synthesis, spectroscopy, and the chemistry of various functional groups including aromatic hydrocarbons, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and carbohydrates.