CHE 251
Elementary Organic Chemistry
Fall 2011
Instructor:
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Ms. Sara L. Johnson
MWF 9:00 am – 9:50 am in Bobby Chain Technology Building (TEC) 101
TEC 429
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Thursdays 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
or by appointment (e-mail preferable)
601.266.4702
Sara.Johnson@usm.edu
http://ocean.otr.usm.edu/~w328039
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The goal of this course is to prepare you for Principles of Biochemistry (CHE 420). With this in
mind, we will cover topics in general and organic chemistry. The topics covered in this chemistry
course include but are not limited to acids & bases, reaction kinetics, organic molecules and
reactions.
As the instructor, it is my job to facilitate your learning. To do this, I will strive to present the
material in a clear and organized fashion. However, it is not my responsibility to make you learn.
As a student, it is your responsibility to learn the material and perform at your best. This includes
completing all class assignments, attending any review sessions when possible and making this class
a top study priority. This course introduces a variety of chemical concepts and requires maximum
effort for success. Because the material builds on itself throughout the semester and is necessary for
future science courses, it is imperative that you keep up!
CHE 251 L is a co-requisite for this lecture. All questions concerning the lab portion of this course
should be directed toward the lab coordinator, Mrs. Tina Masterson at Tina.Masterson@usm.edu.
COURSE MATERIALS
A.
Required Text: General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry by Michael P.
Garoutte ISBN 978-0-471-76359-8.
B.
Calculator: Graphing calculators are permitted, but not necessary, for this class; however,
some type of scientific calculator is required. Your calculator needs to be able to handle
exponential and logarithmic functions. Cell phones may not be used as calculators during
quizzes or exams.
C.
Suggested Materials: I will reference many books to help teach this class; these books are not
required. On occasion, I will provide handouts, online resources or reserve materials at the
campus library. Along with these materials, I would suggest obtaining a copy of a general
chemistry textbook, organic chemistry textbook or both (depending on your current level of
comfort with chemistry). These can be purchased used at low cost. If you would like to
look through a text before purchasing it, I have a variety of textbooks in my office,
including:
Organic Chemistry as a Second Language by David R. Klein
Basic Concepts of Chemistry by Leo J. Malone & Theodore O. Dolter
Introduction to Organic Chemistry by William H. Brown
Organic Chemistry by Janice G. Smith
Organic Chemistry: A Short Course by Harold Hart, et al.
EVALUATION AND GRADING
A.
Exams: Four exams will be given over the course of the semester (100 points each): three
class exams and one comprehensive final exam. If the score on your final exam is higher
than the lowest score of your class tests, the lower score will be replaced with the final exam
grade. No makeup exams will be given. A missed exam will be replaced with your final
exam grade. Late students will not be admitted into a test after 20 minutes have passed or
after the first test has been turned in.
I reserve the right to add points uniformly to class scores.
B.
Quizzes: Ten in-class quizzes (10 to 15 points each) will be given throughout the semester.
Quizzes will not be announced and will cover current class topics.
C.
Participation: 150 participation points will be awarded based on involvement in the class
(i.e. attendance, participating in class discussions, in class assignments, etc.)
D.
Final Grade: Points for the semester will be awarded as follows. No extra credit will be
given.
In class exams (3)
Final exam (1)
Quizzes (10)
Participation
Total
300 points
100 points
150 points
150 points
700 points
Your course percentage can be determined by dividing your total points by 7. Students with
less than 60 % will receive an F in the class. All other grades will be assigned as follows:
A 100 – 90%
B 89 – 80%
C 79 – 70%
D 69 – 60%
CLASSROOM CONDUCT
A.
Attendance: Classroom attendance has been shown to have a positive effect on grades. For
this reason, you are expected to attend all lectures and exams and to arrive on time.
Attendance may occasionally be taken. Experience shows that students who do not come to
class do not do well. In fact, most failures are directly related to poor class attendance.
B.
Tardiness: Sometimes tardiness is unavoidable. If you know ahead of time you will have to
leave early or be late for class, please try not to disturb the class. This is best achieved by
informing me before class if you must leave early and planning to sit on the outside of a row
or in the back of the room on such days. If for some reason you must leave in an
emergency situation, please be courteous to both your fellow students and myself.
C.
Electronic devices: Computers, recording devices and other educational aids may be used in
class; however, these privileges will be revoked if they are abused (e.g. Facebook, e-mail,
etc.). Please turn all cell phones, pagers, etc. off during class. Such devices are a distraction
and discourteous to your fellow students. No communication devices are to be used during
tests. If you disrupt the class in any way you may be asked to leave and you forfeit
your right to turn in any quizzes or assignments due that day.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Course Topic Outline
Atomic Structure, Molecular Structure & Bonding
Quantitative Chemistry
Kinetics & Equilibria
Acids, Bases & Buffers
Introduciton to Organic Molecules
Nomenclature
Functional Groups
Alkanes & Their Reactions
Alkenes & Their Reactions
Isomerism
Physical Properties
Organic Molecules in Biochemistry
TEST 1
TEST 2
TEST 3
FINAL EXAM
These topics are listed in order of appearance in the course; however, the time we spend on
each topic will be determined as we progress. We may not get to all topics listed. Test
occurrences are approximate and subject to change; tests will be announced at least one week
in advance.
Important Dates
September 7
October 5
December 15
Last day to drop and receive 100% financial credit
Last day to drop without academic penalty
Comprehensive Final Exam (1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Syllabus Statements
Professionalism
Students are required to maintain a professional attitude during the class. Disrespect of the
instructor and/or of other students will not be tolerated. Not permitted in the classroom during
class time will be distractions such as eating, cell phone use, or laptop computer use.
Academic Honesty
“When cheating is discovered, the faculty member may give the student an F on the work involved
or in the course. If further disciplinary action is deemed appropriate, the student should be reported
to the Dean of Students. In addition to being a violation of academic honesty, cheating violates the
Code of Student Conduct and may be grounds for probation, suspension, and/or expulsion.
Students on disciplinary suspension may not enroll in any courses offered by The University of
Southern Mississippi.” Plagiarism is included in this policy.
Dropping Courses
“A student is permitted to drop a course without academic penalty up to and including approved
dates published in the Class Schedule Guide. After the deadline, a student may drop a course only in
the event of extenuating circumstances and with permission of the instructor, department chair, and
dean of the college offering the course, at which time the student will receive a grade of WP or WF.”
Extenuating circumstances are normally defined as circumstances which are unexpected,
significantly disruptive and beyond a student’s control. Examples of this might include an extended
illness, experience of assault, robbery or other traumatic event, eviction/homelessness, unavoidable
involvement in extended legal proceedings, and call up to full time military duty during the semester.
Other disruptive circumstances will be considered if they are judged to have an extended impact on
the student's ability to attend and prepare for the class and are beyond the student's control. In each
case, documentation of the circumstances is required.
Extenuating circumstances do NOT include academic reasons such as poor performance in class,
missed too many classes without valid excuses, lost textbook or notes, class is no longer needed,
cannot understand the material or the teacher, had a period of brief illness, missed classes due to
athletic or other school responsibilities, too busy with other classes, did not know the class would
take this much time, thought they could handle the class and work at the same time, and change of
major.
Disability Accommodation
If a student has a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and
requires accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA)
for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include
learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students can contact ODA if
they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies at: The University of Southern
Mississippi, Office for Disability Accommodations; 118 College Drive # 8586, Hattiesburg, MS
39406-0001 Voice Telephone: (601) 266-5024 or (228) 214-3232; Fax: (601) 266-6035 Individuals
with hearing impairments can contact ODA using the Mississippi Relay Service at 1-800-582-2233
(TTY) or email Suzy Hebert at Suzanne.Hebert@usm.edu.
CHE 106
Atomic Structure
-protons, neutrons, electrons
-atomic weight
-the periodic table (names, how it relates to electrons, etc.)
-molecules, compounds, formulas: structures and naming of
-anions, cations
Bonding and Molecular Structure
-ionic, covalent bond formation
-lewis structures
-formal charge
-orbitals and electron configuration notation
-hybridization?
-double bonds?
-molecular shapes
-polarity and electronegativity
Math
-atoms, molecules, moles
-concentration
CHE 107
From Kotz and Treichel
12
15
16
17
19
20
Organic
Intermolecular Forces and Liquids
Chemical Kinetics: The Rates of Chemical Reactions
Principles of Chemical Reacitivity: Equilibria
Acids and Bases: Titrations?
Principles of Chemical Reactivity: Entropy and Free Energy
Principles of Chemical Reactivity: Electron Transfer Reactions
Functional Groups
Nomenclature
Shapes
Biochem
05
06
09
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
23
24
Chapter 2.4-2.6/Chapter 3.1 – 3.3 (Organic Compounds)
Chapter 3.4-3.13
Chapter 4.1-4.4 (Alkenes); EXAM 2 (8.5-9.12, Chapter 2&3)
Chapter 4.5-4.8/Chapter 5.1-5.5 (Reactions of Alkenes)
Chapter 5.6- 5.15/ Chapter 6.1-6.5 (Delocalized Electrons)
Chapter 6.6-6.12/Chapter 7.1-7.4 (Aromaticity)
Chapter 7.5-7.15/Chapter 8.1-8.6 (Isomers/Stereochemistry)
Chapter 8.7-8.14/ EXAM 3 (Chapters 4-8.6)
Chapter 10.1 – 10.8 (Substitution and Elimination Rxns)
Chapter 10.9-10.11/Chapter 11.1 – 11.5 (Rxns of Alcohols/Amines)
Chapter 11.6-11.9/Chapter 12.1-12.6 (Carbonyl Compounds)
Chapter 11.6-11.9/Chapter 12.7-12.3
Chapter 17 (Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins)
FINAL EXAM (Chapter 8.7-17)
Atomic Structure, Molecular Structure & Bonding
ChemActivity 3: Model 1
ChemActivity 7: Models 1-3
ChemActivity 10
Quantitative Chemistry
Chemistry Activity 4: Models 2-4
Kinetics & Equilibria
Acids, Bases & Buffers
Organic Molecules & Functional Groups
Organic Molecules in Biochemistry
Reactions of Organic Molecules