Organic Chemistry

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Keene State College

Introductory Organic

Students wishing to study introductory organic chemistry at Keene State College have two options. For the standard two-semester offering, students should choose Chemistry 221 and 222, with associated laboratories Chem 225 and 226. These courses run in the fall (221/225) and spring (222/226). The second option is a one semester course designed to hit the highlights of organic chemistry, and is taught only in the fall (Chemistry 212/216)

Course descriptions follow.

Chemistry 221/5

The first of a two course sequence in organic chemistry, emphasizing modern concepts and problem-solving in structure, synthesis and mechanism, based on a functional group approach. Theoretical and practical aspects of modern spectroscopy supports its use in the laboratory course. Taken concurrently with CHEM 225. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and CHEM 126 or permission of instructor

This course does have a web presence. While this site should be considered under construction, it is starting to achieve a certain sense of style, if not completeness.

Chemistry 222/6

The second of a two-course sequence in organic chemistry, emphasizing modern concepts and problem-solving in structure, synthesis and mechanism, based on a functional group approach. Theoretical and practical aspects of modern spectroscopy supports its use in the laboratory course. Taken concurrently with CHEM 226. Prerequisite: CHEM 221 or permission of instructor.

This course does have a web presence. While this site should be considered under construction, it is starting to achieve a certain sense of style, if not completeness.

Chemistry 220/4

Fundamental introduction to the functional aspects of organic compounds, with emphasis on the biochemical relevance of structural and chemical properties. Designed for those for whom one semester of organic chemistry is sufficient. Taken concurrently with CHEM 224. Prerequisite: CHEM 132 and 136; CHEM 122 and 126; or permission of instructor.

This course does have a web presence. This site is still somewhat incomplete, and should be considered under construction.

Advanced Organic and Related Courses

Those interested in further study of organic courses will find these interesting

Advanced Organic Chemistry

CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry III (3 credits)
One-semester continuation of CHEM 221-222, extending modern concepts in structure and mechanism, as well as synthesis. Taken concurrently with CHEM 325. Prerequisite: CHEM 222 or permission of instructor.

CHEM 325 Experimental Organic Chemistry III (1 credit)
Third semester of organic labs. Taken concurrently with CHEM 321.

Medicinal Chemistry

CHEM 333 Medicinal Chemistry ( 3 credits)
Where do drugs come from? How do they work? These questions are addressed from an organic chemical perspective. Topics covered include the action and synthesis of antimicrobials, heart drugs, hormones, and others. Prerequisites: CHEM 221/225 and 222/226 or permission of instructor.

Polymer Chemistry

CHEM 373 Polymer Chemistry (3 credits)
An introduction to polymeric materials and polymer chemistry. Includes methods of polymerization, polymer characterization, physical and chemical properties of polymers, test methodologies and uses of various commercially important polymeric materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 222/ CHEM 226 or permission of instructor.