CHE-251: Organic Chemistry I
- 5 Credit Hours
- Chemistry and Geosciences Department
- Fall 2025
Course Description
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry. The principles of bonding, molecular structure (with an emphasis on the three-dimensional aspects of structure and stereochemistry), polarities and acid-base properties are reviewed in CHE 251. These principles are extended to organic compounds and their reactions. The course concentrates on organic reactions and their mechanisms. The relationship between molecular structure, properties, and reactivity is emphasized throughout the course. Major topics discussed include: classes of organic compounds and nomenclature, thermodynamics and kinetics, addition reactions of alkenes and alkynes, stereochemistry, resonance and electron delocalization, aromaticity, and electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.The laboratory introduces the basic separation, purification, reaction and structure determination techniques of organic chemistry on the microscale level. Spectroscopic methods of analysis are also emphasized in CHE 251, including: ultraviolet/visible (UV/Vis), infrared (IR), and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR). These spectroscopic methods are discussed and used in the CHE 251 laboratory.Three class hours, four laboratory hours.
Prerequisites
CHE 152 with a grade of C- or higher.
Register for this CourseCHE-251 Sections for Fall 2025
3 Sections Offered
CHE-251, Section 210
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 252 | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am - 10:50 am |
Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 115 | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 | Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:50 pm |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 252 |
Date(s) | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 |
Day / Time | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am - 10:50 am |
Type | Laboratory |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 115 |
Date(s) | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 |
Day / Time | Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:50 pm |
CHE-251, Section 110
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 11, Room 105 | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am - 8:50 am |
Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 115 | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 | Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:50 pm |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 11, Room 105 |
Date(s) | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 |
Day / Time | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 am - 8:50 am |
Type | Laboratory |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 115 |
Date(s) | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 |
Day / Time | Wednesday 1:00 pm - 4:50 pm |
CHE-251, Section 186
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 260 | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 | Monday 6:00 pm - 8:40 pm |
Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 115 | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 | Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:50 pm |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 260 |
Date(s) | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 |
Day / Time | Monday 6:00 pm - 8:40 pm |
Type | Laboratory |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 07, Room 115 |
Date(s) | Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025 |
Day / Time | Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:50 pm |