CHEM 3B - Organic Chemistry II

    Recent Professors
    Mackenzie Alvarez
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    12 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 3A. CHEM 3B
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course emphasizes the study of functional groups such as carboxylic acids and their derivatives, other carbonyl- containing compounds, amines, and aromatics. Undergraduates will learn reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and structure determination using nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared spectroscopy. Laboratory experience involves multi-step synthetic routes, chromatography, and applications of basic techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 3A. CHEM 3B
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–11:05am