CHEM 325: Principles of Organic Chem

Course Description

A one-semester introduction to the compounds of carbon, with an emphasis on structure, preparation, reactivity and characterization of different functional groups. Both aliphatic and aromatic compounds will be examined. The important role of organic compounds in modern society will be highlighted with real world examples including fuels, detergents, plastics, medicines, biomolecules, environmental pollutants and additives. This course may not be used to satisfy the organic chemistry prerequisite for the Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology degree programs. Students may not receive credit for bothCHEM 225and325.CHEM 325may not be used as a prerequisite for Chemistry 226.