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253. Organic Chemistry I

The chemistry of carbon compounds, including structure and bonding, acid-base properties and stereochemistry. Theory of reaction mechanisms, methods of synthesis and spectroscopy. The chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides and free radicals. In the laboratory, fundamental techniques for the isolation, purification and characterization of organic compounds. Three hours lecture and four hours laboratory per week.

(Christopher Kalberg, Elita Pastra-Landis)

Jani Benoit

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Mary Buthelezi

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Beth F. Cockcroft

Lab Instructor in Chemistry, Department Assistant

Matthew J. Evans

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Geology

Randall W. Hicks

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Christopher Kalberg

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Nancy Lane

Teaching Associate in Chemistry

Laura Muller

Chair, Associate Professor of Chemistry

Elita Pastra-Landis

Professor of Chemistry

Deborah C. Stewart

Teaching Associate in Chemistry