Course Descriptions

A chemistry degree is excellent preparation for medical school and related fields, and also for careers in business, law or education. Many students, including chemistry majors, may be interested in a second major or minor in biochemistry and molecular biology. Other common choices include biology, chemical engineering and mathematics.

CHEM 251 - Organic Chemistry I

Credit Hours: 3.5R-0L-3.5C
Term Available: F,W
Prerequisites: CHEM 113 - General Chemistry II, and CHEM 113L - General Chemistry II Laboratory or CHEM 112 - Chemistry Honors
Corequisites: CHEM 251L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

An introduction to the classification of organic compounds, their structural features, including stereochemistry, and concepts related to reaction mechanisms and synthetic methods as it relates to compounds with biochemical relevance.

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