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Freshman Organic Chemistry I
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· New Haven, USA
About this course
This is the first semester in a two-semester introductory course focused on current theories of structure and mechanism in organic chemistry, their historical development, and their basis in experimental observation. The course is open to freshmen with excellent preparation in chemistry and physics, and it aims to develop both taste for original science and intellectual skills necessary for creative research.
Prerequisite Skills
Skills you should have before taking this course
General chemistry
Physics fundamentals
Mathematics for science
Skills Gained
Skills you will develop by completing this course
Organic chemistry
Chemical bonding
Reaction mechanisms
Stereochemistry
Quantum chemistry fundamentals
Chemical structure determination
Thermodynamics and entropy
Scientific research skills