CHEM 2440 Organic Chemistry II

This course is the second in a one-year sequence in organic chemistry. The course is approached from the viewpoint of modern chemical theory with special emphasis on structural and mechanistic concepts. The student desiring a one-semester terminal course should take CHEM 2300. Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 2420. (3 lect., 3 lab)

Credits

4 credits

Transfer Status

Equivalent to UW

Major Topics

  • Models of bonding in organic molecules
  • Instrumental methods of determining molecular structures
  • Aromaticity
  • Ethers
  • Epoxides
  • Aldehydes and ketones
  • Amines
  • Carboxylic acids

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Explain how molecular orbital theory is used to model bonding and properties of organic molecules.

2. Identify functional groups on organic molecules and how they effect molecular properties.

3. Name organic molecules given their structural formulas using IUPAC nomenclature for alcohols, aromatics, ethers, ketones, aldehydes, amines, and carboxylic acids.

4. Use IR, UV-VIS, NMR, and mass spectrometry to elucidate the structure of organic molecules.

5. Describe the reaction mechanisms by which alcohols, ethers, epoxides, aromatics, aldehydes, amines, and carboxylic acids are formed.

6. Describe the reaction mechanisms by which alcohols, ethers, epoxides, armoatics, aldehydes, amines, and carboxylic acids are converted to other organic molecules.

7. Apply qualitative organic chemistry laboratory techniques in a safe manner.