CHEM 008A - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

    Recent Professors
    Peter Castro, Noel Rico-Corrales, Gidget Tay, John Hanley
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2023
    Class Size
    21 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 001B
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    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
    Fundamental principles and concepts of organic chemistry for science majors. Structure, bonding, nomenclature, isomerism, stereochemistry and physical properties of organic compounds. A mechanistic approach to the reactions of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, dienes, aromatic compounds, organometallics, IR and NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Introduction to organic laboratory techniques; preparation, isolation and identification of organic compounds. Total of 54 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:45am–10:10am, Mon Wed 10:20am–11:10am, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:25pm, Mon Wed 7:45am–8:35am