CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry I

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

1. represent three-dimensional molecules in two dimensions;
2. determine the hybridization of atoms and explain the formation of molecular orbitals by overlapping atomic hybrid orbitals;
3. generate all significant resonance forms using curved-arrow notation and assess which resonance forms are most significant;
4. relate the type of reaction to the functional group in the molecule;
5. perform conformational analyses of straight-chain and cyclic molecules to determine the preferred conformations;
6. collect and analyze infrared spectra to determine functional groups;
7. recognize various types of isomerism, including stereoisomers;
8. measure optical rotation and use it to determine enantiomeric excess;
9. determine relative acidities/basicities from molecular structure;
10. draw reaction mechanisms using curved-arrow notation;
11. predict reactions of alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and epoxides;
12. design syntheses of target molecules using these reactions;
13. follow written laboratory procedures with minimal guidance;
14. assemble laboratory apparatuses for reflux and distillation;
15. use laboratory equipment such as separatory funnels and chromatography columns;
16. use laboratory instruments such as infrared spectrometers, refractometers, and polarimeters;
17. demonstrate critical thinking to reach conclusions based on experimental data; and
18. exhibit professional behaviours such as respect for colleagues, punctuality, willingness to think independently, and pride in presentation of work.