With access to a 400 MHz NMR spectrometer with an autosampler, Roanoke College has been actively pursuing opportunities to further integrate the use of NMR spectroscopy in the introductory organic lab.  We strongly believe that NMR should be introduced early in the lab program to maximize hands-on experience, but have found that students lack the required comprehension of organic structure to fully understand the technique in the early experiments .  To realize our goals, we have recently explored and implemented several models to better integrate the teaching of NMR concepts in lab and lecture to allow for early instructional use of NMR in the organic lab, including earlier instruction on NMR concepts in lecture and a less rigorous use of NMR in early lab experiments.  We will present an overview of the recent modifications made to the organic curriculum, and assess future directions for curricular development.

Early instruction in NMR through improved coordination of laboratory and lecture topics in introductory Organic Chemistry

245th National Meeting (2013)

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