Introduction of the structures, properties, preparation, and reactions of a vast array of molecules that we call organic compounds. Introduction of concepts that structure determine properties leading to exploration of the subject in a systematic manner through understanding of classes and functionalities and reaction mechanism. Materials learnt in earlier chapter will serve as building blocks for the topics in the later chapter. Stereo- and regio-controlled chemical reaction types are introduced.

CILO-1: Identify, formulate, and solve problems concerning the reactivity and stability of an organic molecule based on structure, including conformation and stereochemistry. CILO-2: Identify key points in nucleophiles, electrophiles, electronegativity, conjugation, and resonance. CILO-3: Apply various types of organic mechanisms to predict the outcome of an organic reaction. CILO-4: Apply analytical skills and operational experience to conduct simple synthetic organic chemical reactions.