CHEM130A
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CHEM 130A - Organic Chemistry for Majors
Full Course Title
Organic Chemistry for Majors
Instructor Name(s)
Staff
Course Description
Introduction to organic chemistry. Topics include acid/base chemistry, conformational analysis, stereoisomers, thermodynamics and kinetics, aromaticity and resonance, and multistep synthesis as well as the nomenclature, structure, reactivity, and mechanisms of alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. Reaction mechanisms include electrophilic addition, substitution, and elimination reactions. This course is intended for chemistry majors and others requiring a strong basis in organic chemistry.
Unit Value
4
Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit
0
Maximum Units
4
Prerequisites
Chemistry 1C or 2C or 3C with a minimum grade of C-.
Advisory Enrollment Comments
Not open for credit to students who have completed Chemistry 109A or 109AH.
Repeat Comments
CHEM 130A can be taken as a legal repeat of CHEM 109A.