CHEM 105 - Introductory Organic Chemistry

CHEM 104Z  / CHEM 124Z  or higher-level chemistry course (formerly offered as CHEM 104 / CHEM 104L)

Corequisite(s):  

CHEM 105L  

Course Description: Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the essence of nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry, including hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines and amides. Prepares students for work in a laboratory that uses chemicals. Also helps students understand how cells and organisms’ function. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections. Both lecture and lab are required to be taken together.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Compare and contrast chemical and nuclear reactions.
• CLO#2: Describe the physical and chemical properties of introductory organic compounds: hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, and amides.
• CLO#3: Recognize and distinguish between distinct isomers of introductory organic compounds. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
• CLO#4: Use and recognize correct IUPAC nomenclature for introductory organic compounds.
• CLO#5: Describe and identify the products of chemical reactions involving introductory organic compounds.