2025-2026 Academic Year

Fall 2025

CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I with Lab
The major focus of this course is on the reactivities of organic and inorganic molecules; this is an extension of the study of the covalent bond that was studied in Chemistry 131/132 or 141. Topics include reaction types and mechanisms, stereochemistry, nomenclature, and spectroscopic methods. Laboratory work involves the synthesis, analysis and identification of organic and inorganic molecules. Three hours classroom and four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 132 or 141.

CHEM 490 Organometallics
Organometallics is a subfield at the interface between organic and inorganic chemistry that bridges the two disciplines by studying the properties and reactivity of compounds containing metal-carbon bonds. In addition to learning about metal-carbon compounds, this course will also explore the nature of other metallic bonds such as metal-halogen, metal-hydrogen, metal-metal bonds, and their applicability in synthetic chemistry methodologies. Topics that will be covered in this course include, bonding theory and structure, catalysis, spectroscopic methods of identification, and applications of organometallic reactions. Other topics may also be explored based on current literature and student interests.

CHEM 560 Stu/Faculty Collaborative Rsch

Spring 2026

CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II with Lab
This course continues the study of the reactivities of organic and inorganic molecules started in 241. Particular emphasis is placed on unsaturated systems. Laboratory work continues investigations into the synthesis, analysis, and identification of organic and inorganic molecules begun in 241. Three hours classroom and four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 241.

CHEM 560 Stu/Faculty Collaborative Rsch