Pre-requisite: 61611
This unit is designed to introduce students to the realm of organic chemistry. It outlines the reactions and uses of molecules containing one functional group such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines in both aliphatic and aromatic compounds. The three dimensional shape of molecules and its applications are studied as is an introduction to IR and NMR spectroscopies as analytical tools for structure determination. The unit is supported by appropriate laboratory experimental work where students develop safe manipulative skills.