Answers with explanations are available in the study guide. It is recommended that you work each problem to the best of your ability before looking at the answer. Some questions on exams, and occasional questions on blue book quizzes will be remarkably similar to problems in the book . Please contact me if you are having problems or are uncertain how to approach any aspect of the course. All of the material builds on mastery of previous material, and final exams for first and second quarter are cumulative over their respective quarters.
Safety is the number one priority in the laboratory.
We will address safety issues throughout the year, and have formal safety training during the first class session. To understand relationship between structure of organic compounds and their physical properties. To gain facility with methods for the separation and purification of organic compounds. Every laboratory experiment we perform will rely on these topics for successful completion. Only one absence will be allowed without penalty, and no arrangements will be made for making up lab work outside the designated time periods.