CHEM 108 - Elementary Organic Chemistry

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 3-2-4
This course is an overview of organic chemistry and covers the major functional groups. Nomenclature, structure, physical properties, synthesis, and reaction of functional groups are discussed. The laboratory complements these topics. This course is intended for students in agriculture, forestry, home economics, and nursing curricula. 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 100 or in CHEM 101 ; and COMPASS placement into ENG 101 or minimum grade of “C” in one of the following: ENG 021 and ENG 099 or the EAP course sequence ENG 079 and ENG 089 , or ENG 096 ; and COPASS placement into MATH 098 or higher or minimum grade “C” in MATH 094 .