CHEM 211 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR SCIENCE MAJORS

    Recent Professors
    Glen Baghdasarian
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, 2274
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM102
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    In this the first part of a two course sequence, students learn organic molecular structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry, detailed concepts in formulating reaction mechanisms, a comprehensive treatment of reactive intermediates, and is also introduced to basic reactions and synthetic manipulations of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, and their derivatives. Mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, and Infrared spectrometry, UV-Vis spectroscopy are also introduced in compound characterization. The student will learn the retrosynthetic approach to synthetic organic chemistry and be expected to design and execute a simple synthetic project. The laboratory presents the techniques of preparation, where students learn isolation and analysis of organic compounds employing standard and modern instrumental methods.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:35am–11:25am, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:25am, Tue Thu 5:15pm–6:40pm, Tue Thu 6:50pm–7:40pm