MCCCD Program Description

Fundamental Organic Chemistry with Lab

Course: CHM230AA

First Term: 2023 Fall

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Chemistry of representative groups of organic compounds, emphasizing biological applications.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the bonding properties of the element carbon. (I, II) 2. Classify organic compounds on the basis of their functional groups. (III-XIV) 3. Make qualitative predictions regarding the physical properties expected for representative compounds within each class of organic compounds. (III-XIV) 4. Predict the major product(s) of reactions that a compound would be expected to undergo on the basis of the functional groups it contains. (III-XIV) 5. Name the structures of appropriate examples of organic compounds from each of the major classes of compounds. (III-XIV) 6. Draw the structures of appropriate examples of organic compounds from each of the major classes of compounds. (III-XIV) 7. List the principal uses for commonly encountered organic compounds. (III-XIV) 8. List the characteristics a compound must have in order to be considered aromatic. (VI) 9. Describe the composition, structure, and function of simple sugars, lipids, and simple proteins. (XI, XII) 10. Record observations accurately, using appropriate chemical terminology. (XV) 11. Use scientific measuring devices to obtain chemical data. (XV) 12. Apply principles, concepts, and procedures of chemistry to lab experiments. (XV) 13. Use the scientific method in interpreting chemical data to arrive at rational conclusions. (XV) 14. Use lab equipment properly to perform a variety of chemical procedures and techniques. (XV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction A. Definition of organic chemistry B. Self-bonding properties of carbon C. Bonding of carbon to other elements D. Structural formulas and isomerism E. Stereoisomers II. Chemical bonding A. Ionic bonding B. Covalent bonding C. Atomic orbitals D. Functional groups E. Polar and non-polar molecules III. Alkanes A. Nomenclature B. Properties of alkanes C. Preparation of alkanes and cycloalkanes D. Reactions of alkanes and cycloalkanes IV. Alkenes A. Nomenclature B. Properties of alkenes C. Preparation of alkenes D. Reactions of alkenes E. Uses of alkenes V. Alkynes A. Nomenclature B. Properties of alkynes C. Preparation of alkynes D. Reactions of alkynes E. Uses of alkynes VI. Arenes A. Nomenclature of arenes B. Properties of arenes 1. General 2. Aromatic C. Preparation of arenes D. Reactions of arenes E. Uses of arenes VII. Organic halogen compounds A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Preparation of organic halogen compounds D. Reactions of alkyl halides E. Uses of organic halogen compounds VIII. Alcohols A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Preparation of alcohols D. Reactions of alcohols E. Uses of alcohols IX. Phenols A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Preparation of phenols D. Reactions of phenols E. Uses of phenols X. Ethers A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Preparation of ethers D. Reactions of ethers E. Uses of ethers XI. Aldehydes A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Preparation of aldehydes D. Reactions of aldehydes E. Uses of aldehydes F. Sugars XII. Ketones A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Preparation of ketones D. Reactions of ketones E. Uses of ketones F. Sugars XIII. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives A. Nomenclature of carboxylic acids and their derivatives B. Properties C. Preparation D. Reactions E. Uses of carboxylic acids F. Lipids XIV. Amines and other nitrogen-containing compounds A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Preparation D. Reactions E. Uses F. Amino acids and proteins XV. The Organic Chemistry laboratory A. Recording observations B. Chemical terminology C. Scientific measurement D. Elements of experimentation E. Scientific method F. Laboratory equipment G. Laboratory instrumentation

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 13, 2022

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