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CHEM& 263 Organic Chem w/Lab III (6 credits)



Distribution Area Fulfilled Natural Sciences with Lab; General Transfer Elective
Formerly CHEM 222 - CCN

Prerequisite CHEM& 262  with a grade of at least 1.5, or instructor permission.

Course Description
The third quarter of a three quarter sequence in organic chemistry for university transfer, designed for science majors, pre-medical, pre-dental and other pre-professional curricula. Further discussion of the properties and transformations of organic molecules, including biomolecules. Lab included.

Student Outcomes
1.Explain the formation of enolate ions.
2.Write equations for reactions that involve enolate ions.
3.Predict the products of aldol reactions.
4.Write detailed reaction mechanisms for additions to alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
5.Propose a variety of methods for preparing carboxylic acids.
6.Write detailed reaction mechanisms for acyl transfer reactions.
7.Explain the difference in behavior between carboxylic acid derivatives and aldehydes/ketones.
8.Write equations for reactions involving the synthesis and use of beta-dicarbonyl compounds, including the acetoacetic ester synthesis, the malonic ester synthesis, Knoevenagel condensations, and Michael additions.
9.Explain the basicity of amines.
10.Propose a variety of methods for the preparation of amines.
11.Write equations for a variety of reactions involving amines.
12.Explain the formation and use of arenediazonium salts.
13.Propose a variety of methods for the synthesis of phenols.
14.Explain the acidity of phenols.
15.Write equations for a variety of reactions of phenols, including nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
16.Identify quinones and describe their use.
17.Analyze the bonding in the four major classes of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
18.Explain the function of the four major classes of biomolecules.
19.Explain the physical properties of carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, phenols, and the four major classes of biomolecules.
20.Name carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, and phenols using International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry rules.
21.Explain reports presented in the professional research literature.
22.Pose a relevant problem, design an experimental protocol to solve it, then carry out the protocol.
23.Synthesize a variety of organic compounds.
24.Use spectral data to analyze a variety of organic compounds.
25.Practice standard laboratory safety precautions.
26.Communicate the results of laboratory work.
27.Use chemical reference material appropriately.
28.Work effectively in groups.



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