General Chemistry I Major topics will include atomic theory and atomic structure; chemical bonding; stoichiometry; introduction to chemical thermodynamics. States of matter; solutions and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory work deals with testing of theories by various quantitative methods. Students with strong secondary school preparation are encouraged to consult the department chair for permission to elect CHEM 0104 or CHEM 0107 in place of this course. CHEM 0103 is also an appropriate course for a student with little or no prior preparation in chemistry who would like to learn about basic chemical principles while fulfilling the SCI or DED distribution requirement.

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.

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.

Logan Fischer

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This review is solely for the Organic I lab, not the lecture, since I feel that Logan deserves his own review. Though the lecture portion of this course is difficult and tedious, I loved the lab with Professor Fischer. He is incredibly engaging and you can tell that he really cares about the material. He explains things very clearly so you understand what you're actually doing, and he is very relaxed in terms of the lab write ups. There are no actual lab reports, only small write ups after each lab that each only have a few straightforward questions. I genuinely loved going to lab with him each week, and I also frequently attended his office hours for help not only with lab material, but also with lecture material. He is great at explaining concepts, and he definitely makes Orgo worth taking.