CHEM 2581L ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY AND RECITATION I
This is the first half of a two-semester sequence in experimental organic chemistry. Students will learn fundamental laboratory techniques, have hands-on experience with Infrared Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Spectroscopy, and Gas Chromatography for product characterization. After learning basic lab techniques students will conduct simple synthesis reactions utilizing the techniques from the semester. Proper laboratory
notebook writing and formal lab reporting will also be emphasized. (4 hours)
Required for all BA and BS Chemistry Majors and most Biology Majors
Prerequisite(s): CHEM*1084 with grade of "C" orbetter
Co-requisite(s): CHEM*2581 or permission of the instructor