REDVEY UNIVERSITY · PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Organic Chemistry

Program Overview

Organic chemistry is a basic science in our lives and a branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties and interactions of compounds containing carbon atoms. Organic chemists study these compounds for industries and applications including food and medicines. Organic chemistry also includes synthetic compounds such as polyester, plastics and many other substances used in everyday life. Its applications extend to medical, research and industrial fields. The program introduces the basic principles of organic molecular structure and interactions and how chemicals work.

Program Content

1. Structure and the bonds that bind molecules together

Chemical bonding is a constant attraction between molecules. Bonds vary greatly, including strong and weak bonds.

Atomic theory
Chemical links
Molecular bonding
Covalent polar associations (acids and bases)

2. Hydrocarbons

Compounds made up of carbon and hydrogen only; an important source of energy.

Alkanes
Alkanes and chemical properties
Freons
Alkenes / Alkynes (the source uses variant spellings)
pH factor
Preparation of alkenes and alkynes
Reactions of alkenes and alkynes
Turbines

3. Organic reactions

Chemical reactions involving organic compounds, often named after their discoverers.

Substitution reactions
Addition reactions
Elimination reactions

4. Spectroscopy

Analysis of light emitted or reflected by a material using a spectrometer; each material has a characteristic spectrum.

Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Comprehensive spectroscopy
Infrared spectroscopy
Ultraviolet spectroscopy

5. Benzene

The source describes benzene as a foundational compound in aromatic organic chemistry.

Gasoline and aromatic compounds
Benzene chemistry (electrophilic substitution)