Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Experiments for Chemistry 221

The application of experimental techniques for solving chemical problems is essential for a full appreciation of chemistry and for science in general. Success in the lab requires careful preparation—you must read the experiment and complete each pre-lab assignment prior to coming to the lab. Your grade will be based on your performance in the lab, written reports, and your understanding of the chemical principles involved in the experiments. 

The objectives of the laboratory sessions will provide the learners experience to:

• work safely and comfortably in the lab
• gain the experience of executing basic laboratory techniques and the use of modern instrumental methods.
• make careful qualitative observations and obtain reproduceable quantitative data
• maintain and keep a complete accurate and well-organized record of experimental laboratory work.
• be able to evaluate experimental and instrumental data.
• compile a complete laboratory report that includes valid conclusions based on the evaluation of recorded data.