Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
An undergraduate chemistry laboratory course from MIT's Department of Chemistry, part of the URIECA (Undergraduate Research-Inspired Experimental Chemistry Alternatives) curriculum. This is the first module in a four-course lab sequence required of MIT chemistry majors, followed by biochemistry and organic, organic and inorganic, and physical chemistry labs. The course surveys spectroscopy techniques and introduces students to synthesizing coordination compounds and studying reaction kinetics through hands-on experiments. Materials on MIT OpenCourseWare include lab modules and course materials developed with contributions from MIT Professor Timothy Swager, though one module on fabricating a polymeric light-emitting device is not included in the available materials. As an OCW offering, the course is free to access, with no certificate offered, and is designed for undergraduates building practical laboratory skills alongside chemistry coursework.