Course Information

Continuation of the integrated treatment of organic chemistry including electronic and orbital theory with applications to carbon bonding, stereo chemistry, resonance theory, and reaction mechanisms of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Strong emphasis on organic nomenclature, reactions, preparations, and synthesis of organic compounds. Laboratory: Techniques and theories involved in organic reactions and preparations, qualitative organic analysis, and instrumental methods.

Student Learning Outcomes

Application of Organic Theory to the Lab (Synthesis) — Successful students will be able to successfully plan the synthesis, purification, and characterization of
many common aliphatic and aromatic compounds from a theoretical perspective and then carry out the actual techniques in the laboratory.

Prerequisites: A minimum of grade “C” in CHEM 220

Semesters & Campuses Offered: Fall, Spring @ San Marcos

Textbooks (required): Experimental Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edition by Boyajian

Textbooks & Materials (strongly recommended): 

1. Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edition by Klein
2. Student Study Guide and Solutions Manual to accompany Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edition by Klein
3. Molecular Model Kit

Materials: quad-ruled lab notebook, 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 Organic Chemistry via KhanAcademy
• Varied Practice Questions via MSU
• Varied Organic Chemistry Practice Problems 
• Multiple Choice Practice Problems via Boise State
• Periodic Table of Elements topics via KhanAcademy
• Lab Equipment Practice via Quia