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Organic Chemistry 1 Lab (CHEM 2224)
Total Credits:
2
Lab Credits:
2
Description:
This course is the laboratory component that accompanies
CHEM 2204: Organic Chemistry 1. You will learn physical separation and analysis methods, as well as syntheses of various organic compounds. Physical methods are used to purify and characterize the products. Completion of both
CHEM 2204 and
CHEM 2224 are required to satisfy MnTC Goal Area 3.
Topical Outline:
1. Laboratory Safety
2. Determination of various physical properties, including melting point, solubility, boiling point, refractive index
3. Molecular modeling
4. Various laboratory techniques utilized in synthesis and/or isolation of compounds, including: distillation, chromatography, extraction and recrystallization
5. Spectroscopic techniques
Learning Outcomes:
1. Carry out a given laboratory procedure involving various laboratory techniques
2. Understand and explain chemistry concepts and theories central to the laboratory activities
3. Utilize molecular modeling software to quantify the relative conformation stabilities of selected ring and open chain organic compounds
4. Obtain, utilize and/or interpret spectroscopic information to ascertain the composition of a mixture, to evaluate the purity of a substance and/or to identify an unknown substance
5. Handle chemicals and dispose of waste safely and appropriately
Prerequisites:
CHEM 1152 with a grade of 'C' or higher. It is strongly recommended to have either completed
CHEM 2204 or take
CHEM 2224 concurrently with
CHEM 2204. Both lecture (
CHEM 2204) and lab (
CHEM 2224) are required to satisfy MnTC Goal Area 3.
MnTC:
Goal 3: Natural Sciences