What This Document Is
This is the official syllabus for Organic Structural Methods (CHEM 136) at the University of California, Los Angeles, for the Spring 2002 term. It serves as a comprehensive guide outlining the course expectations, schedule, and logistical information for students enrolled in this advanced organic chemistry course. It details the framework for understanding how to determine molecular structures using a variety of spectroscopic and analytical techniques.
Why This Document Matters
This syllabus is essential for any student registered – or considering registering – for CHEM 136. It provides crucial details regarding course policies, grading breakdown, important dates, and contact information for instructors and teaching assistants. Reviewing this document before the course begins will ensure you are fully prepared for the demands of the curriculum and understand how to succeed. It’s also a valuable reference throughout the quarter to stay on track with assignments and exams.
Topics Covered
* Fundamentals of spectroscopic analysis in organic chemistry
* Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy principles and applications
* Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy – basic concepts, chemical shifts, and spin-spin coupling
* Advanced NMR techniques, including 2-D Spectroscopy
* Ultraviolet (UV) Spectroscopy and its role in structural elucidation
* Mass Spectrometry – principles and interpretation of data
* Laboratory procedures for structure determination of unknown compounds
* Microscale laboratory techniques and safety guidelines
What This Document Provides
* Instructor and Teaching Assistant contact information and office hours
* Detailed course schedule outlining topics covered each week
* A breakdown of the grading components and their respective weights (exams, lab reports, problem sets)
* A list of recommended textbooks and further reading materials
* Specific dates for midterm and final examinations
* Laboratory schedule including unknown distribution and report due dates
* Guidelines for laboratory reports and expectations for experimental work.
