Course Description
Theoretical discussion and laboratory practice in modern methods of synthesis in the areas of organic and inorganic chemistry. Emphasis given to regions of overlap such as organometallic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 342, CHE 352, CHE 355
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Learn and practice excellent safety habits and standards in the chemical laboratory environment.
- Use the scientific literature to prepare experimental procedures for laboratory work and for support of publications/reports.
- Maintain a high quality, rigorous laboratory notebook containing reproducible experimental work.
- Synthesize and purify chemical compounds using benchtop, inert atmosphere, and special reaction conditions.
- Use instruments to confirm the identity of synthesized compounds and to study their properties.
- Write formal reports following the current ACS journal conventions.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Lab Reports | 60% |
| Laboratory Technique | 20% |
| Laboratory Notebook | 20% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93-100% | A |
| 90-92% | A– |
| 87-89% | B+ |
| 83-86% | B |
| 80-82% | B– |
| 77-79% | C+ |
| 73-76% | C |
| 70-72% | C– |
| 67-69% | D+ |
| 64-66% | D |
| 60-63% | D– |
| 0-59% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Students are expected to attend every class. Any missed work must be made up by managing time to accomplish more by working more efficiently and overlapping experiments.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.