DRAFT Academic Bulletin 2025-2026 
    
    Jun 07, 2025  
DRAFT Academic Bulletin 2025-2026

CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I: Form and Function


Credits: 4
An examination of the structure and reactivity of small organic molecules. Discussion of molecular architecture includes bonding, geometry and conformation. These considerations are applied to a survey of organic reactions, mechanisms and energetic. Emphasis is placed on the development of problem-solving skills and the concise communication of chemical ideas. One laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 120  with a grade of C or better.

Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.