CHEM 250 - Organic Chemistry I

3 Credits
This is the first semester of a two semester sequence. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts necessary for understanding organic molecules and their significance in biological systems. Topics include classes of organic compounds, nomenclature, covalent bonding, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and reaction mechanisms.

Grade Note(s): All CHEM prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion. All CHEM prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 161, CHEM 161L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 250L
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Draw and interpret organic structures.
2. Understand pKa and the role of acid-base reactions in organic chemistry.
3. Explore three-dimensional arrangements of molecules.
4. Explore the differences of conformational and configurational isomers.
5. Gain familiarity with functional groups.
6. Learn nomenclature for organic molecules.
7. Draw reaction mechanisms.
8. Predict the products of organic reactions.
9. Propose steps to synthesize complex organic molecules.