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General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

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CHEM XL 14CL

This chemistry laboratory course accompanies Chemistry 14C and provides the organic chemistry lab component necessary for pre-medical and pre-health students. This is the second lab course for the organic chemistry series.

Typically Available
Fall
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $2,973.00

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What you can learn.

Determine if a chemical reaction has taken place and predict the reaction products
Analyze lab protocols and perform procedures for synthesis and analysis of organic compounds
Recognize hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions and predict the product
Write balanced chemical equations for reactions
Synthesize and purify a compound and analyze it using spectroscopic techniques
Understand retrosynthetic analysis

About This Course

This laboratory class covers the synthesis and analysis of compounds; purification by extraction, chromatography, recrystallization and sublimation; characterization by mass spectroscopy; UV, NMR and IR spectroscopy; optical activity; electrochemistry; and pH titration. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites

CHEM XL 14B General Chemistry for Life Scientists II, CHEM XL 14BL General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and CHEM XL 14C Structure of Organic Molecules. 

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Saturday
Instructor:
REG#
407895
Fee:
$2,973.00
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Santa Monica
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Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 05, 2026 11:59PM PST. $280 nonrefundable. Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry by Mohrig, Hammond, and Schatz
Laboratory Notebook : Laboratory Notebook with Carbon or Duplicate Pages - Large Size 8,5x11 Inch (100pages)
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Sat Apr 4, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Apr 4, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Discussion
Sat Apr 11, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Apr 11, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Discussion
Sat Apr 18, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Apr 18, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Discussion
Sat Apr 25, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Apr 25, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Discussion
Sat May 2, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 2, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Discussion
Sat May 9, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 9, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Discussion
Sat May 16, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 16, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Discussion
Sat May 23, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 23, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Discussion
Sat May 30, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat May 30, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Discussion
Sat Jun 6, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Jun 6, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Thursday, Friday
Instructor:
REG#
407894
Fee:
$2,973.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 05, 2026 11:59PM PST. $280 nonrefundable. Internet access required. Materials required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry by Mohrig, Hammond, and Schatz
Laboratory Notebook : Laboratory Notebook with Carbon or Duplicate Pages - Large Size 8,5x11 Inch (100pages)
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Apr 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri Apr 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri Apr 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 16, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri Apr 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri Apr 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 30, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri May 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 7, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri May 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 14, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri May 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 21, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri May 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 28, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri May 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jun 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Fri Jun 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Saturday
Instructor:
REG#
408770
Fee:
$3,073.00
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Santa Monica
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$280 nonrefundable. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026 11:59 PM. Internet access required. Materials required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Laboratory Techniques Organic Chemistry by Mohrig, Hammond, and Schatz
Laboratory notebook with duplicate carbon copies
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Sat Jun 27, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Jun 27, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Jul 4, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Jul 4, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Jul 11, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Jul 11, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Sat Jul 18, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Sat Jul 18, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Sat Jul 25, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Sat Jul 25, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Aug 1, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Aug 1, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Aug 8, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Aug 8, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Aug 15, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Aug 15, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Sat Aug 22, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Sat Aug 22, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Sat Aug 29, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Aug 29, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Sep 5, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lab
Sat Sep 5, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
Santa Monica

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.

Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.