A study of the structure, nomenclature, physical properties and reactivity of organic compounds. Reactions are studied from a mechanistic viewpoint. The laboratory introduces the theory and fundamental techniques of: refractive index, density, micro-boiling points, melting points, distillation, recrystallization, extraction, gas chromatography and their utilization in synthesis. Students are encouraged to use the library as a resource.Prerequisite: CHE 122 with a grade of C or better.