What This Document Is
This is the official laboratory schedule and assignment overview for CHEM 30A, Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity, at the University of California, Los Angeles, for the Fall 2003 quarter. It serves as a crucial roadmap for students enrolled in the lab component of the course, outlining the experiments, due dates, and essential logistical information for the entire term. This document is designed to help students effectively plan their time and stay organized throughout the laboratory portion of the course.
Why This Document Matters
This schedule is essential for all students registered for the 30A lab. It’s particularly helpful at the beginning of the quarter for understanding the sequence of experiments and associated deadlines. Refer to this schedule regularly to ensure you are prepared for each lab session, including pre-lab report submissions and post-lab assignments. Having access to this detailed plan will contribute to successful completion of the laboratory requirements and overall performance in the course.
Topics Covered
* Laboratory Safety Protocols & Equipment Familiarization
* Quantitative Analysis Techniques (Titration & Spectrophotometry)
* Separation and Purification Methods (Extraction, Recrystallization, Chromatography)
* Spectroscopic Analysis (IR, UV, NMR, TLC)
* Organic Synthesis (Iron Oxalate Complex, Aspirin)
* Data Analysis and Interpretation
* Soil Analysis Project & Presentation
* Laboratory Report Guidelines & Due Dates
What This Document Provides
* A chronological listing of all laboratory experiments for the Fall 2003 quarter.
* Specific dates for each experiment and associated pre- and post-lab report deadlines.
* References to relevant textbook chapters from Pavia, Brown & Foots, and Oxtoby, Gillis & Nachtrieb.
* Information regarding supplementary video resources available through the Instructional Media Library.
* Important reminders regarding required laboratory attire and safety regulations.
* Details regarding the final group project, including presentation and report due dates.
* A clear final date for submission of all coursework.
