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CHEM 2720 - Organic Chemistry 1


5 Credits


This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. Topics include an overview of covalent bonding, acid-base chemistry, and reaction energetics. The course also covers nomenclature, stereochemistry, organic molecular structures, substitution and elimination reactions and reactions alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alcohols. The laboratory activities include an introduction to laboratory techniques used in organic chemical synthesis, and the use of chromatography and spectroscopy in the analysis of organic compounds. Three hours of lab per week are required. 5C/4/1/0

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1712  with a grade of “C” or better

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s): Goal 3



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