Feb 15, 2025  
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2025-2026 Credit Catalog

CHEM 253 - Organic Chemistry


Description
Organic Chemistry provides an overview of the principles of organic chemistry. The student will examine the structure, bonding and naming, as well as the physical and chemical properties of each of the organic functional groups. The focus of the course will be placed on studying the important organic molecules that are involved in biological processes, as well as molecules of industrial importance. The specific industrial processes examined will include: Food and beverages, petroleum recovery and processing, the mining industry, petrochemicals, polymers and pulp and paper.



6 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 165 hours.


Prerequisites
  • CHEM 270