Organic Chemistry I is the first course of a two-semester sequence in Organic Chemistry for students majoring in science, or studying for careers in allied health professions such as medicine, pharmacy, and nursing. The course comprises 3.0 hrs of lecture and 3.0 hrs of laboratory components. The course covers the fundamental concepts of organic chemistry integrated with the essential features of medicinal chemistry and biochemistry. Topics covered include nomenclature, types of reactions, reaction mechanisms, the principles of synthesis, methods of characterization, and application to the life sciences and to our everyday lives.