CHEM 255L - Organic Chemistry II Lab

1 Credits
4 Contact Hours
This second semester laboratory course builds on the foundation set in the first semester. Students will use the separation and purification techniques and synthetic skills learned from the first semester to complete more challenging synthetic tasks. An emphasis will be put on product yield and purity.

Grade Note(s): All CHEM prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion. All CHEM prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 250, CHEM 250L
Corequisite(s): CHEM 255
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Set up complex synthesis reactions.
2. Complete multi-step syntheses of molecules.
3. Complete reactions of aromatic and carbonyl compounds.
4. Improve isolation techniques.
5. Use evaluation techniques to determine purity of isolated products.
6. Properly maintain a laboratory notebook and write laboratory reports.