Laboratory Technique in Organic Chemistry. An optional laboratory to accompany Chemistry 2330, covers experimental techniques of preparation, purification, and determination of physical and chemical properties of organic compounds. 2330 Organic Chemistry. A one-semester course which covers nomenclature, structure and reactions of organic compounds. Natural products and synthetic materials of importance to students of nutrition, allied health sciences and agriculture will be emphasized.
Laboratory covers techniques as well as study of typical reactions.
Course meets premedical requirements. Course is designed for students majoring in nutrition, allied health sciences, and agriculture. Written reports on the experiments are prepared. The course covers principles of thermodynamics and thermochemistry, phase equilibria, electrochemistry and elementary kinetics including rate laws and mechanisms. The course covers mechanics, spectroscopy and statistical thermodynamics and other selected topics.