Organic Chemistry I Lab
Overview
Subject area
CHE
Catalog Number
314
Course Title
Organic Chemistry I Lab
Department(s)
Description
The students will be introduced to organic chemistry laboratory techniques, including methods of synthesis, isolation, purification, and analysis. The major techniques introduced will be distillation, extraction, and recrystallization. The chromatographic techniques that will be used include thin layer, micro-column, and gas chromatography. Infrared spectroscopy will also be introduced. These techniques will be introduced in conjunction with a synthetic experiment (e.g. Sn1 reaction, aldol condensation, Diels-Alder reaction, synthesis of aspirin and acetylferrocene. For students majoring in Natural or Physical Sciences. This is the Organic Chemistry I Laboratory course for chemistry majors.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
6
Requisites
010698