CH 241 - Organic Chemistry 1

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Introduces the principles of organic chemistry for students majoring in the physical or life sciences. Emphasizes structure, nomenclature, physical properties, and chemical reactivities of organic molecules. Stresses bonding, functional groups, alkanes and cycloalkanes, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, alkenes and alkynes.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of CH 123 or CH 223; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)