CHM 212 - Organic Chemistry II

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 4

Description: This course is a continuation of basic organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure and properties, reaction mechanisms of basic organic chemistry, biochemistry, and spectroscopy.

Prerequisite(s): Take CHM 211 with a minimum grade of C.

Course Topics:

Nomenclature, structure, and physical properties of carboxylic acids, their derivatives, amines, and aromatic compounds.
Application and interpretation of IR, NMR, and MS spectroscopy.
Organometallic, alpha-substitution, and carbonyl-associated reactions and their mechanisms
Applying microscale lab techniques to chromatography, aldol condensation, and other chemical reactrions.
Applying microscale lab techniques to reactivity study and multi-step organic synthesis.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

Required Materials:

Calculator
Safety goggles for the laboratory
Solutions manual (optional)

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Determine the structural components or organic molecules using spectroscopic techniques.
Describe names, structures, and properties of alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones.
Describe names, structures, and properties of carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives.
Summarize chemical reactions of carbonyl compounds.
Describe names, structures, and properties of aliphatic amines, arylamines, and phenols.

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024