The topics covered in this first half include structure and properties of carbon compounds, classification, nomenclature, reactions and reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry of aliphatic compounds as well as an introduction to the chemistry of aromatic compounds. The laboratory work covers basic techniques including the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds using modern instrumentation. This course is designed for chemistry, biology, chemical engineering and medical pre-professional students. This is a semester length class. This course is a continuation of CHE 215.
Emphasis is placed on the effect of structure on reactions and reaction mechanisms.
The laboratory work includes further synthetic methods as well as further application of instrumental techniques for analysis of reaction products. This is a semester length course.