CHEM 212 - Organic Chemistry for Science Majors II

    Recent Professors
    Steven Han, Manan Darbinian, Franklin Ow, Sen Wang, Nam Ho, Jose Alvarenga, Alan Khuu
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Chemistry 211.
    Winter 2027 Sections
    View Winter 2027 sections of CHEM 212
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    course with all lab hours offered in-person. This course is a continuation of Chemistry 211 with additional emphasis on reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, organic synthesis of a variety of organic compounds including but not limited to aromatic compounds, alcohols, phenols, amines, heterocyclics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid and it's derivatives, enoles, enolates, carbohydrates, amino acids, polypeptides, nucleic acids, lipids, and synthetic polymers. A mechanistic approach to reactions and a focus on multi-step synthesis is emphasized throughout the course. The laboratory presents more techniques of preparation, isolation and analysis of organic compounds employing modern instrumental analysis. This course also emphasizes the use and interpretation of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Ultraviolet (UV), Infrared (IR), and Mass Spectroscopy in the analysis and identification of organic compounds.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:50am–12:00pm, Sat 12:00pm–6:30pm, Sat 8:00am–11:10am, Thu Fri Sat 10:00am–4:50pm