Qualitative Organic Chemistry: Virtual Laboratory

Harvard Extension School

CHEM E-20L

Section 1

CRN 17276

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This course introduces students to fundamental concepts underlying the behavior of organic compounds, as well as common laboratory techniques undertaken to explore them. Emphasis is placed on physical properties (melting/boiling points, solubility, and polarity), chemical properties (acidity and basicity, and reactions of specific functional groups), and spectroscopy. When appropriate, students also explore crossover concepts between chemistry and biology. Students also complete a capstone project, in which they are able to harness their accumulated knowledge and deduction skills to virtually separate and identify a mixture of unknown organic compounds. Students may take either CHEM E-20l or CHEM E-17l and CHEM E-27l for degree or certificate credit.

Instructor Info

Brandon David Conley, MA


Meeting Info

T 6:00pm - 8:00pm (9/3 - 12/21)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: August 29, 2024

Prerequisites

This is an introductory-level undergraduate course requiring knowledge of general chemistry topics. As such, completion of CHEM E-1ax and E-1bx (or equivalent) with a grade of B-minus or higher is required. Concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, CHEM E-17x or other introductory organic chemistry course is strongly recommended. Course schedule is closely aligned with that of CHEM E-17x to facilitate concurrent enrollment.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time.

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
17276 1 Online Synchronous Brandon Conley Open T 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sep 3 to Dec 21

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