Organic Chemistry II (CHE 225)

Term: 2026-2027 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Austin Chase Sigler

Personal Bio: Dr. Sigler earned a B.S. in chemistry and human biology from College of the Ozarks (2017), and a Ph.D. in bioanalytical chemistry from Missouri University of Science and Technology (2023). His research focused on biomarker discovery and mass spectrometry method development towards the assessment of disease states such as traumatic brain injury. Dr. Sigler has broad research interests in small molecule quantitation as well as bridging the gap between secondary and post-secondary chemical education via accessible laboratory practices. When not in the lab Dr. Sigler enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, strategy games, and traditional archery.

 

Fall 2026 Office Hours: Open door or M 9:00-10:00, W 1:00-4:00, TR 3:00-4:00 F 9:00-10:00.

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM (1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027) Location: MAIN PFEIF 313
Thu, 8:00 AM - 11:50 AM (1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027) Location: MAIN PFEIF 313
Thu, 8:00 AM - 11:50 AM (1/11/2027 - 5/7/2027) Location: MAIN PFEIF 316

Description

Prerequisite: CHE 215 with a grade of C- or better. Organic Chemistry II is a continuation of CHE 215. Nomenclature, structure, properties, and spectroscopy of aromatics, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, anhydrides, and acid halides are covered and compared to biomolecules. Laboratory experiments illustrate course topics as well as introduce the student to the research, chemical literature, and report writing. There are three hours of lectures and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Spring