This laboratory class introduces students to important organic chemistry techniques used for the purification and characterization of organic compounds (e.g., crystallization, melting point, distillation, chromatography, etc.). Molecular spectroscopy (NMR, IR, etc.) is incorporated with an emphasis on structure determination. A variety of organic syntheses are carried out to give students a hands-on experience with the range of reactions discussed in lecture. (5 billable contact hrs)