Required
Text:
Organic Chemistry, 7th
ed. G. Solomons & C. Fryhle,
Wiley & Sons, 2000.
Optional Materials: Study Guide to accompany Organic Chemistry, 7th ed.
Molecular model kit
Course
Description: The
chemistry of carbon compounds. A
comprehensive survey of the aliphatic and aromatic compounds with emphasis
on structure, properties, reactions, reaction mechanisms and
stereochemistry.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
| 1. | Understand aspects of structure including geometry, orbital hybridization, electronegativity, polarity, stereochemistry, and chirality |
| 2. | Understand relationship between reactivity and compound structure |
| 3. | Recognize, name and draw each functional group |
| 4. | Interpret IR spectra and understand the theory of IR spectroscopy |
| 5. | Understand reactions proceed via particular mechanisms |
| 6. | Recognize the application of organic chemistry in the world around them |
Coursework:
| 15% Chapter Work | A quiz will be given approximately once a week to test your understanding of the concepts of the chapter most recently completed. Quizzes will be completed outside of class. |
| 15% Projects | Computer projects designed to help you visualize course concepts will be assigned periodically through the semester. |
| 40% Exams | Four exams assessing understanding of course material will be given in class. |
| 20% Final Exam | A comprehensive final exam will be given during finals week. |
| 10% Paper | A 5 page typed essay will be due November 20 on an organic compound that has significance in our society. |
** For an excused absence, the make up exam must be arranged before the class in question. In an emergency, the student must contact me to discuss a make up exam within 24 hrs of when the exam was administered; failure to contact me within that time will relinquish my obligation to administer a make up exam.
Grading: Final letter grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
| B+ 87 – 89 | C+ 77 – 79 | D+ 67 – 69 | ||
| A 93 – 100 | B 83 – 86 | C 73 – 76 | D 63 – 66 | F < 60 |
| A- 90 – 92 | B- 80 – 82 | C- 70 – 72 | D- 60 – 62 |
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