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CHEM056 HM - Organic Chemistry I

Credit(s): 3

Instructor(s): Brucks, Haushalter, Vosburg

Offered: Fall

Description: This course introduces the fundamental chemical properties and reactions of carbon-containing compounds, with particular emphasis on synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopic characterization. The course focuses on developing molecular understanding and problem-solving skills as a foundation for future study in the chemical, biological, and materials sciences.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM042 HM  and CHEM024 HM