Continuation of CHM 235. General principles of organic chemistry with continued emphasis on reactivity and synthesis. Topics include the study of alcohols, ethers, epoxides, sulfides, conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, ketones, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, enols, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, amino acids, peptides, proteins, lipids, and polymers.
Concurrent enrollment in CHM 236L is required.
Prerequisites
CHM 235 with a grade of “C” or higher
Student Learning Outcomes
- Construct an understanding of the physical properties and synthesis of alcohols.
- Illustrate the properties, reactivity, and synthesis of ethers and epoxides.
- Discuss the properties and reactions of simple carbonyl compounds.
- Study the properties and structures of amines and their use as drugs and medicines.
- Discuss the properties and reactions of carboxylic acids.
- Discuss the properties and reactions of carboxylic acid derivatives.
- Discuss alpha substitution and carbonyl condensations.
- Demonstrate the use of carbohydrates and nucleic acids in the use of consumer products.
- Obtain a basic understanding of amino acids, peptides, and proteins along with their functions.
- Discuss the properties and uses of lipids.
- Discuss the fundamental principles of polymer chemistry.
- Consider molecular orbitals in conjugated pi systems and pericyclic reactions.
- Evaluate a laboratory report for correct science and readability.
- Revise a laboratory report based on feedback.
- Communicate the results of a laboratory experiment through written means.