CHEM 237 BA: Organic Chemistry

First course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry. Introduction to physical properties, structure, nomenclature, and stereochemistry of organic compounds. Reactions of alkenes and alkynes. No organic laboratory accompanies this course. No more than 5 credits from the following may count toward graduation requirements: CHEM 220, CHEM 223, CHEM 237, CHEM 257. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in either CHEM 153, CHEM 162, or CHEM 165. Offered: AWSpS.