CHEM 221: Organic Chemistry II

Course Information

Description: 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.

SLOs: 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