Organic Chemistry: Fundamentals and Applications

This lecture covers the fundamentals of organic chemistry, including the structure of organic molecules, covalent bond formation, functional groups, chemical reactions, and classes of organic compounds relevant in materials science. It also explores the applications of organic materials in chemical technology, polymer materials, organic dyes, and semiconductors. The course includes a lab component where students will prepare and run chemical reactions, perform stoichiometric calculations, and learn basic characterization techniques.