University of Portland Bulletin 2016-2017

CHM 375 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

This course teaches the principles and techniques used in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. Students apply a variety of separation techniques; consult the chemical literature; investigate the kinetics of a proposed mechanism; apply reactions learned in CHM 325 to synthesize organic compounds; operate IR and NMR spectrometers; and identify unknown compounds based on spectroscopic analysis. Fee: $60.

Prerequisite

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 278 or CHM 279

Corequisite

CHM 325
  • Up one level
  • 300