CHEM 233L - Organic Chemistry II - Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Rebecca Vasquez, Alexander Louis Estrada, Synthia Chang, Victor Selchau, Karol Rogelle Karagdag Francisco, Cynthia Gilley, Alireza Rahimi, Lynnie Lin Trzoss and 3 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    18–20 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 231 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course is designed to illustrate the principles presented in the second semester of organic chemistry. Emphasis is placed on synthesis, purification and/or characterization of selected classes of organic compounds, including but not limited to aromatics, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and simple examples of bio-organic molecules. Additional emphasis is placed on multi-step synthetic pathways and product identification using selected methods of qualitative organic analysis such as wet chemical and advanced spectroscopic techniques. Variation of scale from micro- to macro-quantities, and more advanced separation and analytical techniques, distinguish the level of this course from the first semester of organic chemistry laboratory. This course is designed for students pursuing a degree in the chemical sciences or training in chemical technology, as well as other transfer students who need organic chemistry as part of preparation for majors, such as molecular biology, premedical, predental, and pharmacy.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–3:45pm, Mon Wed 1:35pm–4:45pm, Mon Wed 2:30pm–5:40pm