Course Information

An introduction to the study of organic chemistry with an emphasis on classification, reactions, and application to allied fields. Laboratory includes techniques of isolation, identification, and synthesis of organic compounds.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Basic Organic Reactions — Successful students will be able to classify and evaluate basic organic chemical mechanisms and reactions.
• Organic Lab Reactions — Successful students will be able to plan simple organic synthetic reactions and demonstrate these techniques in the laboratory.

Prerequisites: A minimum grade of “C” in CHEM 100, or CHEM110 and 110L

Semesters & Campuses Offered: Fall @ San Marcos

Textbooks (required): ChemLibre Chem105 Online Textbook

Materials: scientific calculator, safety glasses/goggles (Z-87 Rating), completed Safety Quiz

Course Resources

• Excel: Creating Linear Graphs
• Periodic Table Review Worksheet
• Downloadable Periodic Tables
• Common Lab Equipment via ACS
• Common Organic Chemistry Lab Equipment via CU Boulder

Study Links & Materials

• Organic Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature Review via UCalgary
• Organic Chemistry Nomenclature Practice via UCalgary
• Organic Chemistry Nomenclature Practice via Michigan State
• Varied topics on Biomolecules via KhanAcademy
• Varied topics on Organic Chemistry via KhanAcademy
• Periodic Table of Elements topics via KhanAcademy
• Lab Equipment Practice via Quia