If you are planning to study medicine, biology, or chemistry, taking a high school organic chemistry class can help you develop the essential skills you will need to succeed in a rigorous college program. In Advanced Organic Chemistry, you will learn to name carbon-containing compounds using the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) system. You will also probe the properties and chemical reactions of various types of carbon-containing compounds. In this hands-on, inquiry-driven class, we will make esters, which are the key ingredient that produces flavors such as wintergreen, pineapple, and banana. In addition, students will learn how to understand and interpret infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. We will synthesize aspirin and learn the magical process of making nylon. Not many high school students have a chance to investigate these fascinating areas in such detail; you won’t want to miss this opportunity.