CHE 340 - Techniques in Inorganic and Organic Synthesis

4 Credit(s)

This laboratory course explores advanced chemical synthesis. The laboratory experiments will focus on the synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic compounds. The purpose of the course is to build on a student’s experience in the laboratory through the use of new synthesis techniques and instrumentation applications. The use of specialized glassware and instruments such as the FT-IR, FT-NMR and UV-VIs will be a main part of the course. One lecture hour and two three hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisites: CHE 231, CHE 309.