CH 2400 - Organic Chemistry

Prerequisite(s): CH 1220 with grade C or better.
Topics include bonding principles, intermolecular forces, nomenclature, isomerism, stereochemistry; synthesis and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, alkyl halides and functional groups. Addition, elimination, rearrangement and substitution mechanisms. Also an introduction to aromatic compounds, polymers, lipids, carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids. Credit(s): 3 (3 plus 0)