Course Topics

Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Atomic structure and bonding
- Molecular structure and shapes
- Isomerism and stereochemistry
Structure and Properties of Organic Compounds
- Functional groups and their properties
- Introduction to spectroscopy
Acids and Bases in Organic Chemistry
- Acid-base concepts and theories
- Organic acid-base reactions
Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
- Nomenclature and physical properties
- Conformational analysis and Newman projections
- Reactions of alkanes
Stereochemistry
- Chirality and enantiomers
- Configurational and conformational isomerism
- Stereoselectivity and stereospecificity in reactions
Alkenes and Alkynes
- Nomenclature and physical properties
- Preparation and reactions of alkenes and alkynes
- Electrophilic and nucleophilic additions
Reactions of Alkenes and Alkynes
- Reactions of alkenes: electrophilic and radical additions
- Reactions of alkynes: acid-base reactions, reductions, and oxidative cleavage
Alcohols, Ethers, and Epoxides
- Nomenclature and physical properties
- Preparation and reactions of alcohols, ethers, and epoxides
- Oxidation and reduction reactions
Spectroscopy and Structure Determination
- Infrared spectroscopy (IR)
- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR)
- Mass spectrometry (MS)
Review and Integration of Organic Chemistry Concepts

Organic Chemistry I