CHEM 2540: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Ohio State University
Introduction to spectroscopic characterization, scientific writing, computational chemistry, and the laboratory techniques of organic chemistry, including synthesis, isolation, purification, and identification of organic compounds. Spectroscopic techniques discussed included (Infrared Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, 1H and 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance). Prereq or concur: 2310, or 2510, or 2610 or 2910H; and 1208, or 1210, or 1250, or 1610 or 1910H; and 1220, or 1620 or 1920H; and Math Placement Level L or M, or a grade of C- or above in Math 1120, 1130, 1131, 1148, 1150, or above.
Average GPA: 3.08
Grade distribution records: 11,159 students across 19 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2,922 | 26.2% |
| A- | 1,670 | 15.0% |
| B+ | 1,652 | 14.8% |
| B | 1,478 | 13.2% |
| B- | 786 | 7.0% |
| C+ | 779 | 7.0% |
| C | 697 | 6.2% |
| C- | 613 | 5.5% |
| D+ | 9 | 0.1% |
| D | 296 | 2.7% |
| F | 257 | 2.3% |
Based on 11,159 student grade records across 19 terms.