CHEM 008: Principles of Organic Chemistry

[3 units]

Molecular shapes and charge distributions; resonance; electron delocalization; organic structures, nomenclature and isomerism, stereochemistry; optical activity; organic reactions; IR spectroscopy; intermolecular forces. Rational approaches to organic mechanism are emphasized.

Prerequisite: (CHEM 002 with A- or better, or CHEM 002H with A- or better, or CHEM 010 or CHEM 010H or equivalent exam) and CHEM 008L, which may be taken concurrently. Normal Letter Grade only. Laboratory included. Cross-Listed with CHEM 008H, CHEM 008HL.

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CHEM 008: Principles of Organic Chemistry