CHEM 210 - Organic Chemistry II

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 4-3-5
IAI Code: CHM 914
This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. The CHEM 209-210 sequence is designed for students majoring in chemistry, chemical engineering, biology, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary medicine, and other students desiring a serious, in-depth examination of organic chemistry. The course content includes: the study of aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amino acids and proteins, heterocyclic compounds, amines, and carbohydrates. The knowledge of reaction mechanisms is stressed to provide unifying principles. The laboratory complements the topics above. Students who are pregnant or may become pregnant during the course of the semester are strongly advised to consult their doctor before enrolling in this course. Prerequisite: Minimum grade “C” in CHEM 209 ; and Placement into ENG 101 or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021 and ENG 099 ; or ENG 022 and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079 and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 ; and appropriate placement score or minimum grade “C” in MATH 138 .