CHM 251 Organic Chemistry I

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

This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of covered organic topics as needed in CHM 252.

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 152.
Course is typically offered in Fall.
Course has transfer restrictions - 20 years

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

Explore orbitals, hybridization and molecular orbital theory in formation of chemical bonds.
Apply IUPAC nomenclature system to name alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes and alkynes.
Apply conformational analysis and structural isomerism to alkanes.
Apply Stereochemistry, chirality, enantiomerism, R-S notation, diastereomerism, optical resolution to organic compounds.
Examine Ring systems strain, stereochemistry of cyclohexane, conformational analysis of cyclohexane and its substituted derivatives and bicyclic compounds.
Break down reaction conditions which lead alkyl halides to substitution reactions (SN 2 and SN 1) mechanisms or elimination reactions( E1 and E2).
Produce (E1,E2,SN1SN2 and free radical substitution) mechanisms for the formation of the above organic compounds.
Evaluate reaction conditions which lead to the formation of alky halides, alkanes, alkens and alkynes.
Demonstrate competency in laboratory techniques and procedures.
Compose a laboratory notebook to document the laboratory activities.