Principles of Organic Chemistry
CHEM 17
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
An introduction to organic chemistry, with an emphasis on structure and bonding, reaction mechanisms, and chemical reactivity.
Course Notes
The Chemistry 17/27 sequence is intended primarily for students in chemistry or the life sciences, who have completed LPSA, LS1a, CHEM 10 or PS11. The Chemistry 20/30 sequence is intended primarily for students planning a concentration in chemistry or the physical sciences. Either sequence satisfies the organic chemistry requirement for medical school. Students may not count both Chemistry 17 and Chemistry 20 for degree credit. On the other hand, Chemistry 27 and Chemistry 30 cover different material, so students interested in taking both courses may choose to do so via one of two sequences: Chemistry 17-27-30 or Chemistry 20-30-27. Chemistry 27 satisfies the biochemistry chemistry requirement for most medical schools. Students who have taken Chem S-17 have the option to be exempted from the lab component of Chem 17. If students choose to be lab exempt, exams will make up a greater percentage of their final grade. The course syllabus describes the grading scheme in greater detail.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
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