General Information

• Name: Organic Chemistry I
• Discipline: Chemistry (CHEM)
• Units (Credits): 3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Science, Mathematics & Engineering

Prerequisites and Recommended Courses

• Prerequisites: CHEM 122

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Introduces the chemistry of carbon compounds; functional groups; relationships among molecular structure, properties and reactivity and biological relevance. For life and environmental sciences majors. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 220 or 241. Three hours lecture.

II: Course Objectives

CHEM 241, Organic Chemistry I, is the first semester of a one-year lecture sequence in organic chemistry. This course is explores the chemistry of carbon compounds, including functional groups, molecular structure and nomenclature, properties and reactivity and biological relevance. For science, engineering, and pre-professional majors needing a course in organic chemistry. Three hours lecture.

• Upon successful completion of CHEM 241, Organic Chemistry I, students will understand principles of organic compounds including, nomenclature, structure, functional groups, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis of organic molecules.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

A.S. Chemistry emphasis Program Mission: CHEM 241 is a recommended elective course for the A.S. Chemistry emphasis degree program and satisfies the program mission to prepare students for baccalaureate programs in the science, health, teaching, and engineering fields, or the work force in chemistry-related industries.

A. S. Chemistry emphasis Program Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete CHEM 241 will satisfy the A.S. Chemistry emphasis program outcome of having an introductory level of knowledge in principles of general and organic chemistry with applications to biological systems.