Organic Chemistry II

This course explores the physical, chemical, and environmental properties of carbon-containing materials such as plastics, solvents, dyes, and living things. The emphasis of this course is to apply foundational principles of Chemistry and Organic Chemistry I to gain perspective on how these processes fit into everyday life: materials and processing, research and medicine, connection to biochemistry, and food production. Evaluation will be based on: problem sets, quizzes, labs, a mid-term exam, and a final exam.