CHM 201 - Organic Chemistry

Credits: 4

This course is a study of the fundamental principles of organic chemistry. Topics include structure, nomenclature and characteristic reactions for the following: saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, amides, aromatic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Enzymes, stereoisomers, and the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are included. Lab exercises reinforce theory.

Theory: 3
Lab: 2
Prerequisites: CHM 102, CHM 103