UN 2495

-Solid extraction of components -Extraction and evaporation. -Recrystallization and melting point measurement. -Thin layer Chromatography. -Colum Chromatography -UV-Vis Spectroscopy. -IR and NMR.

I learned the major techniques used in Organic Chemistry that were different from my experience in General Chemistry lab.

An extension of the general chemistry lab. Mainly, a huge load of coursework, so prepare to make a lot of time for this course. The Professor can be harsh or helpful, it depends on her mood and the day. Count on the TAs. Prepare to spend a lot of time going through Courseworks trying to find material left out of class, and be careful before you ask questions to the Professor because if it is hidden in the Courseworks page you will be met with a harsh, judgmental and unkind response. One friend told me she's left the Professor's office in tears multiple times - this is not learning. So just go into the course with a thick skin and plenty of time to give to it and you will be okay. The TAs are extremely helpful and kind, lean on them and they will be eager to help make this a less painful experience!

Chemicals rxns, how to set up experiments, troubleshooting errors

Purifying Organic compounds with organic compounds, lab safety, etc

Techniques in separation and purification for organic compounds

I learned several different lab techniques and some organic chemistry material that was not covered in my orgo lecture

General laboratory technique, solubility principles, isolated organic and aqueous compounds, recrystallization, melting point analysis, TLC chromatography, column chromatography, Infrared Spectroscopy, UV-VIs Spectroscopy

acids and bases, miscibility, organic vs aqueous solvents, polarity, TLC and column chromatography, UV-Vis and conjugated systems, IR and NMR, and more.

Talha was a great professor, very grateful for her flexibility and support of students.