CHE 213 - Organic Chemistry 1

4 credit hours - Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly; one term.
Study the chemistry of hydrocarbons and their simple derivatives, emphasizing their structures, properties and mechanisms of reactions. Use general laboratory techniques and procedures in organic chemistry and learn modern methods of analysis, including gas chromatography. Lab fee $70.

Prerequisite(s): CHE 112  or CHE 112H .

Crosslisted: Also offered as CHE 213H ; credit is not given for both CHE 113  and CHE 213 or CHE 213 and CHE 213H .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall, spring, and summer

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

1. Determine organic chemistry reaction outcomes using mechanisms and stereochemical principles, and applying relevant principles of thermodynamics and kinetics as appropriate.
2. Design synthesis pathways for organic compounds.
3. Describe relevant physical and chemical properties of organic compounds using such concepts as structural theory, chirality, and strain energy.
4. Name organic compounds using both IUPAC rules and common terminology.
5. Deduce structures of simple organic compounds using mass spectrometry (MS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR).
6. Integrate concepts to solve challenging problems and to address societal issues.
7. Develop skills in organic chemistry laboratory techniques and procedures, including chemical literature research and communicating laboratory results.