Students will perform experiments utilizing techniques such as pH dependent extractions, fractional and steam distillations, and column chromatography. Opportunity to operate refractometers and GC instrumentation interfaced with computers will be made available. Natural product isolation and some synthesis will be performed. An introduction to the scientific literature/resources and LD-50 values will be incorporated into the lab and a lab notebook will be expected.

Credits awarded: 4 credits in organic chemistry lab

This lab course will focus on multi-step synthesis and spectroscopy. The theory of NMR, IR and absorption spectroscopy will be incorporated into lab. Students will routinely utilize these techniques for compound analysis. Advanced natural product isolation is possible.

Credits awarded: 4 credits in organic chemistry lab and spectroscopy

We will start with an overview of the chemical bonding theories relevant
to organic molecules. The reactivity, preparation and physical properties of organic compounds will be the bulk of the lecture material that follows, with an emphasis on functional groups that are relevant to biological systems. Organic reagents, reaction mechanisms, acid-base chemistry and stereochemistry will also be covered.

Credits awarded: 8 credits in organic chemistry lecture