Method
Flexible
Term
FALL
Units
5.0 QUARTER UNITS
Course Description
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This course serves as the foundation for biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, environmental toxicology, and numerous other scientific disciplines. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the structure, properties, and reactivity of organic molecules, equipping students with the essential knowledge needed to understand biological processes, drug development, and chemical interactions in the environment.
Topics
- Organic Structure and Representation The course introduces molecular representations and foundational concepts from general chemistry to prepare students for analyzing organic molecules.
- Acid-Base Chemistry and Hydrocarbons Students explore acid-base behavior in organic systems and study the structure and conformations of alkanes and cycloalkanes.
- Stereochemistry and Isomerism Emphasis is placed on recognizing and analyzing isomers, with a focus on stereochemistry and chirality.
- Substitution and Elimination Mechanisms Key reaction types-SN1, SN2, E1, and E2-are examined with attention to mechanistic pathways and influencing factors.
- Spectroscopy and Structural Analysis Students learn to interpret NMR, IR, and mass spectra to identify and characterize organic compounds.
- Functional Group Reactivity The course concludes with reactions involving alcohols, phenols, and carbon-carbon pi bonds, highlighting reactivity and mechanism.
Expected Effort
At UC schools, 1 credit hour typically requires about 3 hours of student work per week. Actual class meeting times may vary by course.
Course Eligibility and Prerequisites
Prerequisites: CHEM.X001_A (General Chemistry I), CHEM.X001_B (General Chemistry II), CHEM.X001_C (General Chemistry III) or equivalent non-黑料不打烊 courses.
This course is intended for postbaccalaureate students. 黑料不打烊 undergraduates should follow their major's course requirements.
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