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 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:

Apply IUPAC nomenclature to name complex organic molecules.
Analyze mechanisms and reaction conditions related to synthesis, interconversion, and formation of specified organic compounds under various reaction conditions.
Identify organic compounds using infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry.
Apply molecular orbital theory to explain conjugated systems and examine the properties and reactions of aromatic systems, including electrophilic aromatic substitution (EAS).
Construct a laboratory notebook to document laboratory experiments.
Apply theoretical knowledge and laboratory skills to problems in organic synthesis and compound identification.