First semester of a two semester organic chemistry sequence. Study of modern organic chemistry including structure, nomenclature, reactivity, synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Spectroscopy and modern theoretical concepts studied. Laboratory techniques include multi-step synthesis and characterization of organic molecules using analytical instrumentation and spectroscopic analysis. Traditional separation and purification techniques such as distillation, isolation, and recrystallization.(C-ID CHEM 150, C-ID CHEM 160S course one of two)