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Organic Chemistry Lab I (235-1-03)

Instructors

Derek Ward Nelson

Meeting Info

Technological Institute M345: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

Standard laboratory techniques in organic chemistry will be covered. Techniques will focus on the isolation and purification of organic compounds as well as the use of spectroscopic methods to determine identity and purity. The results of the technique-based modules will be communicated by completion of short on-line worksheets. One complete organic experiment, including reaction set-up, product isolation, and preparation of samples for characterization will be performed. The results of the complete experiment will be communicated in a full formal lab report.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in CHEM 132/142 or CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 172/182; or qualifying score on the Chemistry Placement Exam.

Co-requisite: Must be taken concurrently with the CHEM 215-1 lecture course at the same lecture time.

Class Materials (Required)

Lab coats and goggles, will be provided for use at no cost to students.

Class Materials (Suggested)

None.

Class Notes

This course will never completely close. If you can't register for the open sections, or if all sections have closed, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/zess4U9pdCtdnCUC8

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Co-Requisite: Students must also register for Chemistry 215-1-03. Add both classes to the shopping cart and submit together for successful registration.