Problems in qualitative analysis, multistep synthesis, and natural product isolation that expand on the techniques learned in Chemistry 231 lab are presented. Emphasis is placed on the student's ability to work skillfully and independently in the laboratory, and to present well-structured conclusions in the form of written laboratory reports. One semester hour. Advanced synthetic laboratory skills are developed in conjunction with the execution of multistep syntheses. Reliance on the literature to plan and carry out independent investigations is required.
Modern instrumentation is utilized for product analysis.
Two semester hours. An introduction to calculations and concepts in analytical chemistry. Classical methods of analysis and the fundamentals of chromatography and spectroscopy are surveyed with an emphasis on developing quantitative reasoning skills, chemical intuition, and sound laboratory technique. An introduction to the study of thermodynamics, kinetic molecular theory, and kinetics as applied to chemical systems. An introduction to the theoretical description of chemical systems on the molecular level through the use of quantum mechanics.