Recent SemestersFall 2026, Fall 2025Class Size18 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteCHEM V120B with a grade of C or better, or CHEM V01B with a grade of C or better and CHEM V01BL with a grade of C or better Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5CDescriptionThis course stresses molecular structure, chemical and physical properties, and the preparation of organic compounds with an emphasis on reaction mechanisms, structure determination, synthesis, and applications. In addition, this course covers the utilization of the techniques of experimental organic chemistry, including physical and chemical methods of purification, separation, and structure determination, with an emphasis on synthesis and mechanisms. Spectroscopic techniques for structural elucidation are used extensively in this course.Usually HeldTue Thu 8:30am–9:45am, Fri 8:30am–2:20pm, Thu 11:30am–5:20pm, Tue 11:30am–5:20pm 