CHEM 2020U – Introduction to Organic Chemistry

An introduction to the principles and techniques of organic chemistry, including a study of the correlation of reactions and physical properties of organic compounds with structure and energetic concepts; structure, bonding, properties, reactions and synthesis of mono-functional aliphatic and aromatic compounds; stereochemistry and reaction mechanism theory; study of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
Tutorial hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1020U
Experiential learning: Yes