Chemistry 143A, Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Chem 232, Organic Chemistry Spring Semester 2010 Chemistry 143A, Organic Chemistry Laboratory Chem 232, Organic Chemistry Spring Semester 2010 Instructor: Dr. B. Mikael Bergdahl Office: GMCS 213G Phone: (619) 594-5865 (office) Lecture meetings: MWF, 10:00-10:50, HH 130 Office Hours: MWF: 11:05-12:00 and by appointment_____ Texts: (a) Solomons & Fryhle
Texts: (a) Solomons & Fryhle , Organic Chemistry , 9th Ed., Wiley Publ. 2008, (b) Solomons, Fryhle, Johnson, Student Guide and Solutions Manual Organic Chemistry 9th Ed. ISBN: 978-0-470-05098-9. Lab: (a) S. Somanathan et al ., Laboratory Supplemental Material . (b) Pavia et al. Laboratory text . Tool: A set of molecular models, such as Prentice-Hall Molecular models, is optional but strongly recommended. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Expected Student Learning Outcomes (Chemistry 232 objectives) : a) To be able to understanding physical properties of organic substances and fundamental chemical reactions in organic chemistry. b) To be able to determine bonds and hybridizations, Lewis structures, dynamics and stereochemistry of simple organic molecules. c) To be able to depict chemical mechanisms for rudimentary organic reactions using the curved arrow formalism. d) To be able to determine and differentiate various types of simple organic reactions: S N 1, S N 2, E1 and E2 pathways. e) To be able to understand the relationship between different functional groups and organic chemical reactions. f) To be able to see a connection and similarity between organic chemistry and the application on common “daily life” biochemical processes. g) To be able to apply and use the outcomes above and apply those in upper division organic chemistry (Chem 432), biochemistry, and more advanced organic chemistry and synthesis. Attendance : The lecture course consists of three 1-hour lectures per week. Lectures will be focused on the theoretical basis and understanding of important concepts of organic chemistry. You will not be penalized for not attending lectures directly, but indirectly it most likely will be reflected as lower course grades. Examinations : Three midterm exams will be given on Mondays outside the regular lecture schedule (Feb. 8, Mar. 8, and Apr. 19) from 5:00 p.m.- 7: 00 p.m. You will be notified about the examination rooms in good time before you take the midterms. The final exam will be given on Friday, May 15 from 10:30-12:30 a.m. No make up exams will be given. Excused absences, substantiated by an appropriate written confirmation, will result in no penalty. Unexcused absences will result in a “zero” and will account for an “F” grade for such exam.
Grading policies: Your laboratory TA will grade all your submitted lab reports and quizzes. All TA’s will grade your midterms and final exam. Your grade will be assigned at the end of the semester and will be based on a curve using a +/- assignment. There are no pre-determined guidelines for the grade distribution. Most students earn a C, but in fact, it is not too difficult to earn a higher grade in organic chemistry. The laboratory component of the grade will be based on the completion of the experiments, the reports, unknowns, products, quizzes and an evaluation of experimental technique. Grading : Your course grade will be based on 500 points maximum. Summary: Midterm 1 100 points Midterm 2 100 Midterm 3 100 Final Exam 200 Total 500 points (Chem 232) To the student and how to succeed in Organic Chemistry (and science in general): 1. Develop good study habits: a. Attend all lectures and labs. b. Take good lecture notes. c. Use your lecture notes as a guide to your reading in the textbook. Write your questions down if there is something you don’t understand. Ask your instructor if you don’t understand a concept. d. Make flash cards of definitions, concepts, reactions, structures, and nomenclature that are in the textbook that are emphasized by your instructor in lecture. Writing something is equivalent to reading it ten times. e. Do all the homework problems with the aid of the study guide or answer book. The suggested problems (homework) have about the same difficulty as the problems you will be given on the exams. f. One of the alternative ways for understanding of organic chemistry is to find a study partner or to form a study group and work on problems independently, and then review the answers in the group. g. Keep up to date and don’t fall behind . h. Seek course advice from science professors and students. i. If necessary, see your instructor or department for a tutor. j. Try to see the “big picture”; try to see how the topic of the week fits in with the whole course. If you have a difficulty achieving this, ask your instructor. k. Practice applying what you have learned in class to the world around you. l. Try to foster your own scientific curiosity – wonder why things are and how they happen. m. Put emphasis on understanding concepts rather than memorizing material. n. If you read the text more than 10 minutes without practicing a problem, something is wrong…..this is not how you should study organic chemistry…
Download Chemistry 143A, Organic Chemistry Laboratory.pdf
