Course Description
This is a continuation of Chemistry 12A. Chemistry 12B covers the fundamentals of organic chemistry with emphasis on families of organic compounds and the unique reactions they undergo; synthesis; reaction mechanisms; molecular structure and properties; modern laboratory techniques; and instrumental methods of structure determination. It is recommended for chemistry majors, chemical engineering majors, most biology majors, and for pre-medical and pre-dental students.
Units: 5
Credit - Degree Applicable Transferable to both UC and CSU
Course Details
- Grade Options: Letter Grade
- In-Class Lecture Hours: 48 – 54
- In-Class Lab Hours: 96 – 108
Requisites and Advisories
- Prerequisites: CHEM 012A
- Co-Requisites: None
- Advisory: None
Transfer Details
- CSU/UC:
Transferable to both UC and CSU - WVC GE: B. Natural Sciences
- CSU GE: Area B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning: B1- Physical
Sciences
Area B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning: B3- Laboratory Activity: Lab course used from B1 or B2 - UC/IGETC GE: Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences: 5A- Physical Sciences
Area 5 - Physical and Biological Sciences: 5C \u2013 Laboratory - C-ID: CHEM 160 S - Organic Chemistry for Science Majors Sequence A