2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
    Dec 26, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog [***ATTENTION: THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG***]

CHM 230 - Organic Chemistry


Credits: 4
Lab/Lecture: Three lecture. Three lab

Fundamental Organic Chemistry class (CHM230) is a single semester Chemistry class aimed to provide a brief overview of organic Chemistry to impart a basic understanding of the subject. This class is designed for students who require a basic understanding of organic chemistry (such as pre-medical, pre-dental, physical therapy program) without requiring the rigor of a two-semester organic chemistry class.
Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
  1. comprehend the unique characters of organic compounds and related chemistry;
  2. interpret the importance of organic compounds in living systems ;
  3. develop an understanding of the classification of various class of organic compounds and their names;
  4. comprehend the basic concept of ;
    1. resonance
    2. stereochemistry
    3. isomerism
    4. electron delocalization;
  5. write a basic reaction mechanism of organic reactions;
  6. comprehend the origin and unique properties of aromatic compounds ;
  7. demonstrate an understanding of biologically important organic compounds;
    1. carbohydrates
    2. proteins and peptides
    3. amino acids
    4. lipids
    5. dna
  8. perform basic synthesis and characterization of organic compounds.


Prerequisite(s): CHM130 or the CHM151 and CHM152 course sequence.