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This course will focus on the fundamental chemistry of the earth's environment, with specific emphasis on atmospheric, water, and soil chemistry. Course material will include principles and analysis of chemical movement and distribution in the natural environment, including discussion of anthropogenic contributions, in terms of both pollution and stewardship. Prerequisite: BIO-125 and CHE-126 with "C" or better.

A study of the fundamental principles and concepts in organic chemistry. The course begins by focusing on molecular structure, acidity, physical properties of functional groups, and organic nomenclature. These topics form the basis for understanding and planning nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, which are then applied to both synthesis and reactivity of numerous functional groups. The concepts are subsequently applied to addition reactions of alkenes and alkynes. Prerequisites: CHE-126 with grade of "C" or better. Co-requisite: CHE-235L.

Laboratory study explores the basic operations of organic synthesis and purification as well as natural product isolation. Chemical products are analyzed both by determination of physical properties as well as spectrophotmetric analysis. Co-requisite: CHE-235.

A study of all the major classes of carbon compounds. First-semester emphasis is on structure and nomenclature with an introduction to elementary reactions and reaction mechanisms. Second-semester emphasis is on reactions, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite: CHE-235 with grade of "C" or better. Co-requisite: CHE-236L.

Lab taken as a co-requisite to CHE-236.