Chemistry 220 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry

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Hiram College

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Description:

This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental aspects of bonding and structure as they pertain to the molecules of carbon. Included in this discussion will be concepts of shape, polarity, and stereochemistry. Students will be asked to apply this knowledge to explain physical properties and spectroscopic properties of the major families of organic molecules including the major classes of biological compounds. They will also be asked to use these concepts to predict the reactivity of the various functional groups and classes of organic compounds. General reaction patterns of organic molecules will be studied, including the concepts of a reaction mechanism, free-energy changes, and chemical kinetics. Students will draw upon this knowledge to explore specific reactions in organic chemistry including SN1 and SN2 reactions, and metal-mediated reactions. In lab, students will gain experience with a variety of techniques including extraction, distillation, crystallization, and chromatography. Hands-on use of instruments, including IR and GC-MS will be an integral part of the course. All of these techniques will be used in a variety of synthesis and isolation labs, many of which have a discovery component to them. Finally, this course will serve as an introduction to the literature of chemistry and research ethics. By the end of the course, it is expected that students will be able to use the Physician's Desk Reference, The Merck Index, the Aldrich Catalogue, and the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics to find pertinent physical data for all organic molecules. Students will also be able to apply research standards to identify ethical practices in scientific research. Prerequisite: the equivalent of Chemistry 121.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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