The topics of general chemistry will be covered including atomic structure, bonding, the physical states of matter and chemical reactions and their control. See the counseling staff for selection procedures. This is an introductory survey of organic compounds and reactions. A survey of important classes of organic compounds with emphasis on materials of interest to students of the biological sciences, pre-professional programs and related areas. The laboratory work introduces the fundamental techniques using both macro and micro scale equipment for the purification, synthesis and identification of organic compounds, while illustrating the basic chemistry of the functional groups.
Work is approved and directed by a faculty member.
Outside reading and a written report are required. Students taking independent study courses must have a contract on file.