Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)

This course provides an experiential learning opportunity designed to connect theoretical concepts of organic chemistry with practical laboratory skills. It emphasizes hands-on exploration of organic compounds, their properties, and their transformations, enabling students to appreciate the relevance of organic chemistry in everyday life and industrial processes. The course focuses on developing proficiency in essential laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy interpretation, chromatographic separations, synthesis, and analysis of organic compounds. By the end of the course, students will have gained foundational skills in laboratory techniques, developed the ability to interpret spectroscopic data, and applied critical thinking to solve complex chemical problems. This course fosters an appreciation for the interdisciplinary role of organic chemistry in science and industry, preparing students for future academic or professional pursuits in the field.

• Apply the principles of organic chemistry to examine and interpret the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds.

• Apply organic chemistry techniques through the execution of laboratory experiments, including distillation, extraction, chromatography, and synthesis, while demonstrating proper laboratory safety and precision. 

• Collaborate effectively within a team environment to plan, execute, and document laboratory experiments, demonstrating leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to meeting shared objectives. 

• Design and conduct experiments to synthesize and analyze organic compounds, interpret experimental data, and make scientifically sound conclusions about the structure and properties of organic compounds. 

1. Course Introduction

2. Laboratory Safety Orientation

   • Part 1

   • Part 2

3. Group Written Report Preparation

4. Pre-laboratory Concepts

5. Activities

   • Activity 1: Interpreting Infrared Spectra

6. Experiments

   • Experiment 1: Distillation of Alcoholic Beverages

   • Experiment 2: Extraction of Caffeine from Tea Leaves

   • Experiment 3: Thin-Layer Chromatography

   • Experiment 4: Column Chromatography of Plant Pigments

   • Experiment 5: Preparation of Synthetic Fruit Flavors

   • Experiment 6: Synthesis of Aspirin

   • Experiment 7: Solubility Test for Organic Compounds

   • Experiment 8: Analysis of Hydrocarbons

   • Experiment 9: Analysis of Oxygen-Bearing Organic Compounds

7. Compiled Laboratory Manual

1. Data Treatment and Questions (DTAQ)

2. Group Written Report (GWR)

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