Textbook: Organic Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Ege, D.C. Heath & Co
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Description:
Chemistry 210 is the first course in a two-term sequence in which the major concepts of chemistry are introduced in the context of organic chemistry. Emphasis is on the development of the capacity of students to think about the relationship between structure and reactivity and to solve problems in a qualitatively analytical way. This course is a particularly good first course for students with AP credit in chemistry, Honors students, and other students with a strong interest in chemistry and biology. NOTE: This course is linked to Chemistry 211. The recitation sections for Chemistry 210 and the corresponding laboratory sections for Chemistry 211 are listed together in the Time Schedule under Chemistry 210. Students must elect both Chemistry 210 (for 4 credits) and Chemistry 211 (for 1 credit).
Course Topics:
Introduction to structure and bonding in organic compounds Covalent bonding and chemical reactivity Reactions of organic compounds as acids and bases Reaction Pathways Alkanes and cycloalkanes Stereochemistry Nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions Alkenes Alkynes Alcohols, diols, and ethers
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