Organic Chemistry Lab

Catalog description

LAB SECTION of CHEM-2510: The first half of a two semester sequence, this course introduces the main functional groups encountered in organic chemistry focusing on structure, bonding, and stereochemistry. Also presented is an overview of the nomenclature, physical properties, and chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, and alkyl halides, including nucleophilic substitutions and eliminations. The fundamentals of chemical spectroscopy (IR/NMR/MS) and standard organic laboratory procedures are also covered. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1520) Note: There is a lab fee for this course.