Wayland Baptist University
_________ Campus
School of Mathematics and Sciences
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an
academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional
success and service to God and humankind.
COURSE NO. AND TITLE: CHEM 3403-section; Organic Chemistry I
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introductory organic chemistry course which covers structure, physical
properties, nomenclature, stereochemistry, synthesis, reaction mechanisms and reactions of
hydrocarbons and alkyl halides. The laboratory focuses on standard laboratory techniques and synthesis
of organic compounds. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $45 fee.
PREREQUISITES: CHEM 1402 – General Chemistry II
REQUIRED RESOURCES: John McMurry, Organic Chemistry, 7th ed. (2008) Thompson Learning
Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA.
*or choose from the official booklist
COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to:
1) Name and describe the role of important individuals and events in the history of organic
chemistry.
2) Define, describe and identify the various terms, symbols and formulas common to organic
chemistry.
3) Recognize and draw the structures (Lewis dot structures, condensed formulas, line-bond
structures, skeleton structures, projections) of the various compounds and functional
groups studied.
4) Recognize and name by appropriate IUPAC nomenclature and/or common name the
various compounds and functional groups studied.
5) Describe the types of chemical bonding present in organic compounds and the impact of
these bonds on molecular structure.
6) Utilize the basic principles of valence bond theory and molecular orbital theory to predict
molecular shape, bond angles, molecular polarity and other molecular properties.
7) Estimate the relative boiling points, acidity, basicity, polarity, and physical properties of
compounds from the various classes of compounds studied.
8) Utilize basic principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics to evaluate changes in
entropy, enthalpy, free energy and reaction rate.
9) Draw and interpret progress of reaction diagrams for the common organic reactions.
10) Describe, write appropriate chemical equations and employ reaction mechanisms to show
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methods for the synthesis of the different classes of compounds studied.
Describe, write appropriate chemical equations and employ reaction mechanisms to
deduce the major products in the reactions of the compounds studied.
Identify, define and employ the basic terms, symbols and concepts of optical activity.
Use spectral data to identify structures and aid in the identification of compounds studied.
Distinguish among the classes of compounds studied by means of simple chemical tests
and derivatives.
Identify, setup and safely utilize the laboratory equipment and instrumentation common to
organic chemistry.
Conduct basic organic chemistry laboratory procedures following laboratory safety
guidelines, material safety data sheets and local, state and federal regulations related to
the use and disposal of chemicals, reagents and hazardous chemical waste.
Collect, record, interpret and properly report experimental data.
Recognize and utilize fundamental principles of organic chemistry applicable to other areas
of chemistry, biology and everyday life.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
“The University expects students to make class attendance a priority.”
1. Three unexcused absences from lecture may result in lowering the course grade by one letter
grade.
2. Participation in University sponsored events is an excused absence. Other absences MAY be
excused at the discretion of the instructor.
3. ALL absences (including for University sponsored events) must be discussed with the instructor
BEFORE the absence or they will be unexcused.
4. If an hour exam is missed due to an excused absence, it must be made-up within a week of the
scheduled date. Unexcused absences from exams can NOT be made-up and a grade of 0% will
be recorded for that exam.
5. Labs must be completed during the week in which they are assigned or a grade of 0% will be
recorded for that lab.
6. If a student misses 25% of lecture classes or laboratories the student may be dropped from the
class.
STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Wayland Baptist University observes
a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the
academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in
suspension from the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist
University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the
university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability
and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
It is the responsibility of the student to inform the instructor of any disability that may require
accommodation during the lecture or laboratory portions of the course. It is of particular importance to
report any condition or disability that may affect the laboratory safety of the individual or others.
Information provided for this purpose will be kept strictly confidential and will not in any way affect the
individual’s course grade.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA:
1. Four hour exams. Hour exams will cover assigned reading and homework problems.
2. Homework . Problems will be assigned for each topic covered. Problems will be collected at
announced due dates, graded and returned. Late homework will not be accepted. Reading the
textbook and completion of homework assignments will be required for success on the exams.
Homework problems will be posted on the course Blackboard site.
3. Comprehensive final exam.
4. Laboratory . Laboratory work will consist of laboratory exercises, experiments and laboratory
reports. Unless otherwise announced, completed laboratory reports will generally be due at the
beginning of the next regularly scheduled lab period.
5. Abiding by laboratory safety guidelines at all times. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from
the lab and subsequent reduction in course grade.
6. All assignments turned in late will be penalized at a rate of 20% per school day.
Hour Exams (HE) (4 @ 10% each)
Homework (HW)
Laboratory (LB)
Final Exam (FE)
Final Grade =
COURSE EVALUATION:
A
90-100%
B
80-89%
C
70-79%
D
60-69%
F
0-60%
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Withdrawal
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Incomplete*
*An incomplete may be given within the last two weeks of the semester to a student who is passing but
has not completed required work for reasons beyond the student’s control.
The incomplete will be removed only if the required work is completed by the date during the next
academic term given in the academic catalogue. Failure to complete the work by this date will result in
the grade of F.
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic
evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just
evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using
the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for
advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final
course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any
recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive Vice
President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The
Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or
lowered to a more proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:
CHAPTER
TOPICS
1
Structure and Bonding
2
Bonding and Molecular Properties
EXAM #1
3
Alkanes
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Cycloalkanes
EXAM #2
5
Overview of Organic Reactions
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Alkenes: Structure and Reactivity
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Alkenes: Reactions and Synthesis
EXAM #3
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Alkynes
9
Stereochemistry
EXAM #4
10
Alkyl Halides
11
Nucleophilic Substitutions and Eliminations
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: optional
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
“University students are required to conduct themselves according to the highest standards of
academic honesty.”
Any student guilty of cheating or other forms of academic dishonesty will be penalized at the
instructor’s discretion by one or more of the following:
1. Assigning a grade of F (0%) to the work in question.
2. Assigning a grade of F for the entire course.
3. Recommendation for more severe punishment; including probation, suspension, or
expulsion from the University (see student handbook for further information).
Revised 03/18/15