CHEM 299
Directed Study
1–4 creditsCHEM 299 is a directed study course involving a mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
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CHEM 344 introduces basic organic synthesis, purification, and characterization techniques, and critical interpretation of experimental data.
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The course is extremely demanding, requiring two long labs weekly and extensive post-lab reports. Students report that office hours are essential for success, and the workload is often considered disproportionate to the credit value.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 345
Organic Chemistry II
3 creditsOrganic Chemistry II covers molecular structure and bonding to predict reactivity in aromatic, benzylic, allylic, and carbonyl systems.
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Historical reviews of Andrew Maza, Jennifer Schomaker: The course demands high standards for comprehension and synthesis, requiring students to stay on top of homework and reading. Learning is hindered if lectures are unclear or if instructors miss class, forcing reliance on self-study or TAs.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory covers multi-step synthesis, advanced techniques like high-vacuum distillation, and independent research.
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Historical reviews of Tehshik Yoon: The course had a moderate difficulty rating of 3.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCHEM 641
Advanced Organic Chemistry
3 creditsCHEM 641 covers topics in physical organic chemistry.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCHEM 681
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsCHEM 681 is a mentored research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
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CHEM 699
Directed Study
1–6 creditsCHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
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Historical reviews of Bassam Shakhashiri: Reviewers rated the difficulty as low, with scores of 1 and 2 out of 5.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 990
Research
1–15 creditsCHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
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