Chem 261 – Outlines & Assignments

Lecture Outlines

The following outlines list the major topics to be covered during this course. In addition, the outlines list readings from your text on which you should focus, as well as problems you should be practicing. Please note that each lecture outline usually covers 3 class lectures or more.

You can also download a condensed version of notes from each class. Remember, these notes are no substitute for actually attending class and taking your own notes!

Lecture Outline 1
Nature of Chemical Bonds, Intermolecular & Intramolecular Forces, IR

• Jan 6, 2026
• Jan 8, 2026
• Jan 13, 2026
• Jan 15, 2026
• Jan 20, 2026

Lecture Outline 2
Alkanes & Alkyl Halides – Isomerism & Conformations, Halogenation

• Jan 22, 2026
• Jan 27, 2026
• Feb 3, 2026
• Feb 5, 2026
• Feb 10, 2026
• Feb 12, 2026

Lecture Outline 
Stereochemistry, Alkyl Halide Substiutution (Sn1 & Sn2)

• Feb 12, 2016
• Feb 24, 2026
• Feb 26, 2026
• Mar 3, 2026

Lecture Outline 4
Alkenes & Alkynes – Addition & Elimination (E1 & E2) Reactions, Conjugated Unsaturated Systems

• Mar 3, 2016
• Mar 5, 2026
• Mar 12, 2026
• Mar 17, 2026
• Mar 19, 2026
• Mar 24, 2026
• Mar 26, 2026
• Mar 31, 2026
• Apr 2, 2026

Lecture Outline 5
Alcohols, Ethers & Introduction to Carbohydrates

• Apr 2, 2026
• Apr 7, 2026
• Apr 9 2026