Sharing information on exams is considered cheating. Neither cheating nor plagiarism will be tolerated. Rationale Chemistry 351 is the introductory course in organic chemistry. It is the prerequisite for the organic chemistry sequence and all upper level organic chemistry courses, including biochemistry. Organic chemistry is required for the chemistry major and is important for those majors considering careers or graduate work in the field of chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
Organic chemistry is at the core of the modern chemical industry as well as the areas listed above.
A study of organic chemistry allows the student to understand and relate properties of organic substances to their structures. The following topics listed in the lecture schedule will be covered during this course. May. The award is the Arthur M. Hicks Award for Outstanding Achievement in Organic Chemistry. In honor of the past chair of the Chemistry Department the award will be made to the student with outstanding achievement in the current organic chemistry class. The plaque is in the display case in the entrance lobby of the Science Building with the names of the previous recipients.