Course Description

CH221: Organic Chemistry I

This course is aimed at sophomores in chemistry-related fields and covers the basic concepts and general principles of organic chemistry to give students an ability to explore structure analysis, organic reactions, and applications for their own advanced study.

Topics:

1. Structure and Properties (3 classes)
2. Alkanes: Transition State, Free Radical Reaction (1 class)
3. Stereochemistry (6 classes)
4. Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution (6 classes)
5. Alkenes: Elimination and Electrophilic Additions
6. Conjugation and Resonance (6 classes)
7. Alkynes (3 classes)
8. Tests (3 classes)