Intermediate Organic Chemistry theory begins with an introduction to the basic principles and instrumentation for gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography. It is followed by a review and expansion of the topics covered in Introductory Organic Chemistry. This includes the nomenclature, structure, physical properties, chemical properties and uses of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, aromatics, alcohols, phenols, ethers and sulfur compounds. The course then continues with an investigation of compounds containing amine, aldehyde, ketone, carboxylic acid, amide, ester, acid halide, anhydride and nitrile functional groups. The course concludes with a unit on biologically significant molecules. The laboratory portion of the course focuses on performing synthetic reactions which illustrate those covered in the theory portion of both Introductory and Intermediate Organic Chemistry. The new techniques of thin layer chromatography, vacuum distillation and gas and liquid chromatography are introduced. These new techniques are used to isolate and characterize the synthetic products.