CHEM 351
Organic Chemistry 1
Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Fundamentals of bonding, structure, and reactions of organic compounds, including molecular geometry, polarity, conformation, isomerism, functional groups, stereochemistry, reactions and reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
1
Note
Primarily for majors in chemical engineering and the biological sciences. Registering for a given section will automatically register you for both the lecture and the recitation.
Title
Recognizing and Naming Classes
Learning Outcome
Recognize functional group classes commonly encountered in organic chemistry and name representative molecules from each class using IUPAC rules for organic nomenclature.
Title
Structure and Reactivity Prediction
Learning Outcome
Predict structure and reactivity of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, and alkylhalides based on such factors as carbon atom hybridization, bond length, bond strength, and bond polarity.
Title
Curved Arrow Mechanisms
Learning Outcome
Recognize and provide curved arrow mechanisms for the following types of organic reactions: additions, substitutions, and eliminations.
Title
Energetically-Preferred Conformations
Learning Outcome
Predict the energetically preferred conformation for straight-chain and branched alkanes, and for substituted cycloalkanes.
Title
R and S Configurations/Distinguishers
Learning Outcome
Determine R and S configurations for chiral molecules and distinguish between enantiomers, diastereomers, meso compounds, and conformational isomers.
Title
Mass Spectra Determining Molecule Structure
Learning Outcome
Interpret 1H NMR, 13C NMR, IR, UV, and mass spectra and use these data to determine the structure of organic molecules.
Title
Relative Energy Prediction
Learning Outcome
Predict the relative energies of reactive intermediates such as radicals, carbocations, and carbanions, based on structural considerations such as orbital hybridization, hyperconjugation, and resonance stabilization.
