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Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals

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CHEM XL 14D

This course is the conclusion of the organic chemistry series. This course is geared towards pre-medical and pre-health students and is the fourth and final course in the general and organic chemistry series.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $1,125.00

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What you can learn.

Understand structures and nomenclatures of organic molecules
Apply qualitative and quantitative reasoning to draw meaningful conclusions in chemical properties
Design and solve fundamental organic syntheses
Analyze and determine structures of organic molecules from spectroscopic data

About This Course

This course covers organic reactions, nucleophilic and electrophilic substitutions and additions, electrophilic aromatic substitutions, carbonyl reactions and catalysis. Instruction also covers the molecular basis of drug action and the organic chemistry of pharmaceuticals. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
CHEM XL 14C Structure of Organic Molecules.

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM PT
REG#
407897
Fee:
$1,125.00
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Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 10D or 10E.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 05, 2026 11:59PM PST.  Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Organic Chemistry Digital Update by Vollhardt, K. Peter C., Schore, Neil E.
(Optional) Study Guide/Solutions Manual For Organic Chemistry Digital Update by Vollhardt
(Optional) Organic Chemistry As a Second Language : Second Semester Topics by Klein, David R.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Apr 4, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat Apr 11, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat Apr 18, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Sat Apr 25, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat May 2, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat May 9, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat May 16, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat May 23, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat May 30, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat Jun 6, 2026
9:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
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Saturday 1:00PM - 5:00PM PT
REG#
408772
Fee:
$1,225.00
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Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 10D or 10E.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026 11:59 PM.  Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Organic Chemistry Digital Update by K. Peter C. Vollhardt and Neil E. Schore
(Optional) Book: Study Guide/Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry by K. Peter C. Vollhardt and Neil E. Schore
Scientific calculator
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Jun 27, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Jul 4, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Jul 11, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Jul 18, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Jul 25, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Aug 1, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Aug 8, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Aug 15, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Aug 22, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Aug 29, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 10:00PM PT
REG#
408771
Fee:
$1,225.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 10D or 10E.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026 11:59 PM.  Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Organic Chemistry Digital Update by K. Peter C. Vollhardt and Neil E. Schore
(Optional) Book: Study Guide/Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry by K. Peter C. Vollhardt and Neil E. Schore
Scientific calculator
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jun 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jul 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Jul 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Jul 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Jul 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Aug 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Wed Aug 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.

Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.