CHEM 120

Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules

This course introduces the basics of chemical bonding, structure and behavior in the context of organic molecules. Emphasis is placed on the nature of bonding, how chemists determine structure, the three-dimensional aspects of structure and how molecular structure determines chemical behavior. Lab activities are designed to reinforce class topics while introducing common organic lab techniques, such as liquid-liquid extraction, NMR, IR, GC/MS, and molecular modeling. Prerequisite: high school chemistry or CHEM 180 or permission of instructor. May not be taken pass/fail.

Distribution Area Prerequisites Credits
Science and Mathematics High school chemistry or CHEM 180 or permission of instructor 1 course, class and lab

Fall Semester information

Selma Poturovic

120A: Struc/Prop Organic Mol


Jeffrey Hansen

120B: Struc/Prop Organic Mol


Selma Poturovic

120C: Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules


Spring Semester information

Selma Poturovic

120A: Struc/Prop Organic Mol


Jeffrey Hansen

120B: Struc/Prop Organic Mol