CHM247H1

Introductory Organic Chemistry II

This course offers an introduction to organic chemistry with an emphasis on the applications and major reactions of organic compounds, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and structure elucidation via spectroscopic techniques. Students are also introduced to green chemistry principles and examples related to the biological behaviour of organic molecules. Chemical reactivity is discussed from a mechanistic perspective and includes an introduction into multi-step synthesis of organic compounds, with a focus on substitutions, eliminations, aromaticity, pi-bonds as electrophiles or nucleophiles, and carbonyl-based nucleophiles. In the laboratory, practical skills are introduced to understand, identify, separate, and prepare organic compounds with a focus on biological or medicinally relevant examples. This course continues from CHM151Y1 and CHM136H1 and is designed for students in life and health science programs. Students enrolled in any Chemistry Specialist or Major program are strongly encouraged to take CHM249H1. (Lab Materials Fee: approximately $27).