Organic Chemistry 101

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Course Description
Organic chemistry is a branch of general chemistry that focuses on carbon-based compounds. Starting with the simplest molecules, alkanes (carbon chains bound to hydrogen atoms), the course expands to examine more complex molecules, including their basic properties, how they can be synthesized, and how they interact with other molecules.
This highly qualitative course begins by laying a foundation in quantum theory, which describes how atoms interact to form bonds and, thus, molecules. In addition to considering at chemical interactions, the course also takes a brief look at stereochemistry (the arrangement of molecules in three dimensions) and spectroscopy (using light to determine the composition of materials). The course culminates with a brief look at some elements of biochemistry, which examines the behavior of chemicals in biological systems (organisms). Emphases throughout the course include IUPAC nomenclature for organic molecules, the behavior and properties of chemicals with a variety of functional groups, and conceptual methods of synthesizing different organic compounds.
Although the course is not nearly an exhaustive examination of this highly complex subject, it provides a solid foundation for students who simply want to learn more about the subject or who want to review the material in preparation for an introductory or more advanced course in high school or college. Because the course is qualitative rather than quantitative, students do not require extensive math skills to complete the course successfully. Nevertheless, the course provides a solid conceptual understanding for those who wish to study elsewhere the quantitative aspects of the topic.
Course Requirements
It is recommended that individuals have obtained a ninth grade education in order to grasp the Math information presented.
Universal Class offers Introduction to Chemistry and Chemistry 101.
Anyone over the age of 13 is welcome to join this course.
Course Topics
- Bonding and Molecular Structure I: Chemical Bonding
- Bonding and Molecular Structure II: The Structure and Representation of Organic Molecules
- Acids and Bases
- Alkanes and Cycloalkanes I: Nomenclature
- Alkanes and Cycloalkanes II: Bonding, Intermolecular Forces, and Functional Groups
- Nomenclature for Alkyl Halides, Alcohols, Alkenes, and Alkynes
- Alkenes/Alkynes 1: Properties and Synthesis
- Alkenes/Alkynes 2: Addition Reactions
- Nucleophilic Substitution of Alkyl Halides
- Stereochemistry
- Free Radical Reactions
- Aromatic Compounds (Arenes)
- Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
- NMR, Mass Spectrometry, and Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy
- Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols
- Ethers and Epoxides
- Aldehydes and Ketones 1: Introduction and Nucleophilic Addition to Carbonyl Group
- Aldehydes and Ketones 2: Enols and Enolates
- Conjugated Unsaturated Systems
- Synthesis and Reactions of β-Bicarbonyl Compounds
- Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
- Amines
- Phenols and Aryl Halides
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
Course Materials
Grading Policy
Learning Outcomes
- Define chemical bonding.
- Describe the structure and representation of organic molecules.
- Describe acids and bases.
- Describe nomenclature.
- Demonstrate bonding, intermolecular forces, and functional groups.
- Describe nomenclature for alkyl halides, alcohols, alkenes, and alkynes.
- Know properties and synthesis.
- Identify addition reactions.
- Recognize nucleophilic substitution of alkyl halides.
- Demonstrate stereochemistry .
- Know free radical reactions.
- Define aromatic compounds (arenes).
- Define reactions of aromatic compounds.
- Know nmr, mass spectrometry, and infrared (ir) spectroscopy.
- Describe synthesis and reactions of alcohols.
- Know ethers and epoxides.
- Know nucleophilic addition to carbonyl group.
- Describe enols and enolates.
- Describe conjugated unsaturated systems.
- Recognize synthesis and reactions of β-bicarbonyl compounds.
- Describe carboxylic acids and derivatives.
- Know amines.
- Describe phenols and aryl halides.
- Identify carbohydrates.
- Describe lipids, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Lesson 1 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 1 Bonding and Molecular Structure I: Chemical Bonding | 10 |
Lesson 2 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 2 Bonding and Molecular Structure II: The Structure and Representation of Organic Molecules | 9 |
Lesson 3 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 3 Acids and Bases | 8 |
Lesson 4 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 4 Alkanes and Cycloalkanes I: Nomenclature | 10 |
Lesson 5 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 5 Alkanes and Cycloalkanes II: Bonding, Intermolecular Forces, and Functional Groups | 10 |
Lesson 6 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 6 Nomenclature for Alkyl Halides, Alcohols, Alkenes, and Alkynes | 9 |
Lesson 7 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 7 Alkenes/Alkynes I: Properties and Synthesis | 10 |
Lesson 8 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 8 Alkenes and Alkynes II: Addition Reactions | 9 |
Lesson 9 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 9 Nucleophilic Substitution of Alkyl Halides | 10 |
Lesson 10 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 10 Stereochemistry | 11 |
Lesson 11 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 12 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 13 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 13 Reactions of Aromatic Compounds | 10 |
Lesson 14 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 14 NMR, Mass Spectrometry, and Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy | 9 |
Lesson 15 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 15 Synthesis and Reactions of Alcohols | 10 |
Lesson 16 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 16 Ethers and Epoxides | 10 |
Lesson 17 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 17 - Aldehydes and Ketones 1: Introduction and Nucleophilic Addition to Carbonyl Group | 10 |
Lesson 18 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 18 - Aldehydes and Ketones 2: Enols and Enolates | 10 |
Lesson 19 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 19 - Conjugated Unsaturated Systems | 10 |
Lesson 20 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 20 - Synthesis and Reactions of β-Bicarbonyl Compounds | 10 |
Lesson 21 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 21 - Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives | 9 |
Lesson 22 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 22 - Amines | 10 |
Lesson 23 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 23 - Phenols and Aryl Halides | 9 |
Lesson 24 Assignment | 10 |
Lesson 24 - Carbohydrates | 9 |
Lesson 25 - Lipids | 9 |
The Final Exam | 85 |
Total Points: | 546 |