CHEM210

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to basic modern organic chemistry and will be of interest to students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and related sciences. This course will introduce students to the principles of organic structure (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, carbonyl compounds and stereochemisry), and will learn the basic principles of infrared (ir), spectroscopy. Emphasis will be placed on the synthesis of organic molecules; this will include the conversion of one class of organic compound to others. In addition, the properties of these organic compounds will be discussed. Organic chemistry is a multifaceted science that is central to other related sciences including biochemistry and medicinal chemistry. This course introduces students to the language and theoretical foundations of organic chemistry.