CHE 231 - Organic Chemistry I

Credits: 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
A study of the structure, nomenclature, physical properties and reactivity of organic compounds. Reactions are studied from a mechanistic viewpoint. The laboratory introduces the theory and fundamental techniques of: refractive index, density, micro-boiling points, melting points, distillation, recrystallization, extraction, gas chromatography and their utilization in synthesis. Students are encouraged to use the library as a resource.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 122 with a grade of C or better