Introductory laboratory work in organic chemistry. Study and development of elementary techniques and their application to the preparation, isolation and characterization of simple organic compounds. Further experience in the fundamental operations of organic chemistry laboratory work including the preparation and analysis of typical compounds. Organic Chemistry Laboratory III 2 credits. Intermediate laboratory course in modern methods of preparative organic chemistry.
Primary emphasis is on reactions, synthesis, separation and spectral structural analysis techniques.
Instrumental Analysis 2 credits. Advanced quantitative analysis dealing chiefly with quantitative applications of instrumental methods. F CHEM 333 Science and Civilization 3 credits. A critical examination of the methods of physical science, its contributions to civilization, and its inherent limitations. No science or mathematics prerequisite.