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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
Cost
Starting at $2,873.00

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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. 

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Fee:
$2,873.00
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 17, 2025 11:59PM. $280 nonrefundable. 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
No refunds after January 03, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
CHEMISTRY EXPERIMENTS FOR LIFE SCIENCE MAJORS by RUSSELL
LABORATORY TECHNIQUES ORGANIC CHEMISTRY by MOHRIG, JERRY R., ALBERG, DAVID, HOLIFMEISTER, GRETCHEN, SCHATZ, PAUL F., HAMMOND, CHRISTINA NORING, AND HOFMEISTER, GRETCHEN
LABORATORY NOTEBOOK : LABORATORY NOTEBOOK WITH CARBON OR DUPLICATE PAGES - LARGE SIZE 8,5X11 INCH (100PAGES) by BOOK, MARWANE
Schedule
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Discussion
Sat Jan 10, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Lab
Sat Jan 10, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Discussion
Sat Jan 17, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Sat Jan 17, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Jan 24, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Lab
Sat Jan 24, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Discussion
Sat Jan 31, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Lab
Sat Jan 31, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Discussion
Sat Feb 7, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Lab
Sat Feb 7, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Discussion
Sat Feb 14, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Lab
Sat Feb 14, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Discussion
Sat Feb 21, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Sat Feb 21, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Discussion
Sat Feb 28, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Lab
Sat Feb 28, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Sat Mar 7, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Sat Mar 7, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Discussion
Sat Mar 14, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
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Lab
Sat Mar 14, 2026
1:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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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.