CHEM 322aL: Organic Chemistry
First semester organic chemistry focusing on structure, stereochemistry, reactivity, and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds. Topics include alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, stereocenters (R/S nomenclature), nucleophilic substitution reactions (SN1/SN2), elimination reactions (E1/E2), addition reactions, and IR/NMR spectroscopy. Weekly laboratory covers organic synthesis, purification, recrystallization, and chromatography.
This archive catalogs 10 free educational resources and past exams for CHEM 322aL (Organic Chemistry) at University of Southern California (USC), containing 3 midterm papers, 6 final examinations, and 1 quiz. Dated documents represent 8 distinct academic years between 2015 and 2024.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Structure and stereochemistry: Lewis structures, resonance stabilization, hybridization, and stereocenters (R/S, cis/trans) in CHEM 322aL
- Reaction mechanisms: nucleophilic substitution (SN1, SN2) and elimination (E1, E2) pathways with energy diagrams
- Functional group transformations: reactions of alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids
- Spectroscopic structure elucidation: infrared (IR) spectroscopy, 1H/13C NMR spectral interpretation, and mass spectrometry in Organic Chemistry
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Final Exam 2015
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Final Exam 2015
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Midterm (Exam 1) 2016
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Final Exam 2016
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Final Exam 2016
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Final Exam 2017
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Final Exam 2017
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
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Final Exam 2019
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2022
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Final Exam 2022
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Final Exam 2024
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Final Exam 2024
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Quiz 3
University of Southern California (USC) CHEM 322aL Quiz 3
Assessment Inventory for CHEM 322aL (10 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Exam 2024 | Final | 2024 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2017 | Final | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2016 | Final | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2015 | Final | 2015 | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 3 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this CHEM 322aL archive?
This collection for CHEM 322aL at University of Southern California (USC) catalogs 10 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this CHEM 322aL collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2015 to 2024, representing 8 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free CHEM 322aL past exams?
All cataloged CHEM 322aL past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of Southern California (USC) course syllabus.