What you'll learn
- Understand the carbon atom, hybridization (sp, sp2, sp3) and chemical bonding
- Name alkanes, alkenes and alkynes using IUPAC rules
- Recognize aromatic compounds and the structure of benzene
- Identify the main functional groups and their properties
- Solve exam-style questions with confidence
- Build a clear revision plan before your exam
Course content
3 modules · 9 lessons · 3 h 45 min total
Requirements
- Basic high-school chemistry
- No prior organic chemistry needed
- A phone or laptop with an internet connection
Who this course is for
- Pharmacy and science students starting organic chemistry
- Students who want to understand reactions instead of memorizing them
- Anyone preparing for an organic chemistry exam
Description
A foundation course in organic chemistry: you'll start with the carbon atom and chemical bonds, understand hydrocarbons and how to name them, and get to know the most important functional groups. Every module comes with a quick quiz so you can make sure the concepts really stick.
Your instructor
D
Dr. Nehad Eissa
Doctor of Pharmacy — Pharmaceutical Chemistry Specialist
Doctor of Pharmacy, graduated from Alexandria University (2006), specializing in teaching pharmacy school subjects. She believes the best path to success is simplifying scientific concepts and connecting them to real-world practice, so every student can understand, whatever their level.