09-217 Organic Chemistry I

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course presents an overview of structure and bonding as it pertains to organic molecules. Selected topics include: introduction to functional group chemistry, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, reaction mechanisms and use of retrosynthetic analysis in the development of multistep syntheses. Methods for structure determination of organic compounds by modern spectroscopic techniques are introduced. 3 hrs. lec., 1 hr. rec.

Prerequisites: 09-107 or 09-105

Offered: Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2025

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