CHM 252 Organic Chemistry II

Lecture: 3 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 4

This course provides continuation of the systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines and heterocyclics; multi-step synthesis will be emphasized. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of organic concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Pre-requisite(s): C or better in CHM 251.
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Apply IUPAC nomenclature system to name alcohols, ethers, epoxides, sulfides, dienes, aldehydes, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons,carboxylic acids and acid derivatives.
Discuss mechanisms relevant to the synthesis and interconversion of the above organic compounds.
Apply Infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry to identify the above compounds.
Apply molecular orbital theory to explain conjugated system.
Examine aromatic systems and electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
Break down reaction conditions which lead to formation of above compounds.
Produce reaction mechanisms for the formation of above compounds.
Demonstrate competency in laboratory techniques and procedures.
Compose a laboratory notebook to document the laboratory activities.