Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Spectroscopy In this course we will explore how organic molecules are made and their structures are identified. The study of organic reactions will continue from CHEM 0203 with radical reactions, alkene and alkyne additions, aromatic reactions, oxidations and reductions, and additional carbonyl reactions. Emphasis in this course will be placed on using reactions in sequences to synthesize larger and more complex molecules. The theory and practice of mass spectrometry and UV-Vis, IR, and NMR spectroscopy will be studied as a means to elucidate the exact structures of organic molecules. Laboratory experiments will focus on synthetic techniques that complement the lecture material and the identification of complex unknowns via  GC-MS, IR, and NMR.

Seminar in Chemical Research This seminar provides students with experiences to support the preparation of a senior thesis. As the course involves participation in a mentored laboratory project and the intent to complete a senior thesis, students must make arrangements to work with a faculty advisor prior to gaining approval for course registration. The classroom portion of this seminar focuses on reading the scientific literature, giving effective oral presentations, and writing the thesis introduction. Particular emphasis will be given to computer and technology issues related to oral and written presentations. Participation will normally be followed by registration for CHEM 0500 or CHEM 0700 (winter term and spring).

Labs for this course will meet every other week. Please note the section text for the lab you choose to note the dates your lab will meet.

Lindsay Repka

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Professor Repka is an amazing professor who really takes the time to try to get all of her students to understand the content. She is both helpful in lecture and in lab. She is also very patient and helpful during office hours as well. If you put in the time and effort, you will have a great time with this course. 

Professor Repka is a great lecturer. While the exams were difficult towards the end, as the content was more difficult as the semester went on, she kept at a good pace during the lecture. In the beginning, the content could have gone through faster to take more time for the harder topics at the end. Overall, Professor Repka is super attentive and helpful in general. 

Professor Repka is such a sweet professor. However, she moves so quick through the material. Her exams were not that bad and you'll be fine if you've done all the homework assignments because the exams are based on the homework. 