Texas State Technical College
Course Syllabus
Course Rubric Number Section:
CHEM 2125 1001
Lecture-Lab-Credit:
CIP Code:
0-3-1
40.0504
Course Title:
Course Description:
Prerequisites:
Organic Chemistry II Lab
Study of the properties and behavior of hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives. Designed for students in science or
pre-professional programs.
Take CHEM-2323(70010) CHEM-2123(70011);
Co-requisites:
Course Meets:
1TSC 111 LAB TH 02:00PM 04:55PM
Instructor:
Richard Wheet
Office Phone Number:
Email Address:
Richard.Wheet@tstc.edu
Office Fax Number:
Building & Office Room Number:
Office Hours:
Approved by: Kirk Hunter
Date: 2012-08-01
WECM Course Outcomes
CO1: Demonstrate standard organic chemistry laboratory techniques
TSTC Grading Policy:
(Grades for all WECM courses must be C or better)
Grade
Percent
Description
A
90-100
Excellent/Superior Performance Level
B
80-89
Above Required Performance Level
C
70-79
Minimum Required Performance Level
D
60-69
Below Required Performance Level
F
Below 60
Failure to meet Performance Requirements
IP
-In Progress
W
-Withdrawal
CR
-Credit
AUD
-Audit of Course
See College Catalog for complete descriptions.
Grade Points
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
Access & Learning Accommodations
If you have a documented disability that will impact your work in this class, please contact the Office of Access & Learning Accommodations so that appropriate arrangements for your
accommodations can be made. In accordance with the federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to Access & Learning Accommodations.
For information, visit Access & Learning Accommodations in the Fentress Center or call (254) 867-3600.
Once you and an Access & Learning Accommodations representative have signed a Letter of Special Accommodations, take the accommodations letter to each class for which an
accommodation has been determined. Meet individually with each class instructor to discuss accommodations letter. Have the instructor sign and keep a copy of the letter. Take the original letter,
signed by the instructor, back to Access & Learning Accommodations so they are aware that the instructor has been officially informed of the need for accommodations.
Campus Standard Policies
The Student Handbook contains valuable information on campus policies and procedures.
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Student Code of Conduct
Student Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Plagiarism
Resources
Textbooks & Publications:
Item
Title
Author
Publisher
Edition
ISBN
1
Wheet
TSTC
Latest
1111111111
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Tools, Materials:
Item
Resource
Quantity
1
2
3
Lab Coat
Safety Glasses
Scientific calculator
1
1
1
4
5
Laboratory notebook (bound and numbered)
Telfon Stirring barn (1 inch)
1
1
Grade Scheme
Category Description
Category Value
Laboratory Assignments
Activity Label: Activity Description
100%
Activity Value
Lab 1: Extraction of Known Mixture
10.00%
Lab 2: Extraction of an Unknown Mixture
10.00%
Lab 3: Extraction of an Unknown Mixture
10.00%
Lab 4: Recrystallization of Acetanilide
10.00%
Lab 5: Synthesis of Acetanilide
10.00%
Lab 6: Synthesis of Esters
10.00%
Lab 7: Synthesis of Soaps
10.00%
Lab 8: Essential Oils of Plants
10.00%
Lab 9: Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipiids
10.00%
Lab 10: Nucleic Acids
10.00%
Total Activity Percent
100.00%
Total Category Percent
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
100.00%
F = 59-0
Description of Graded Elements of the Course
Activity Value
in Percent
Activity Label
Activity Description/Course outcomes met
Lab 1
Extraction of Known Mixture
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
Lab 2
Extraction of an Unknown Mixture
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
Lab 3
Extraction of an Unknown Mixture
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
Lab 4
Recrystallization of Acetanilide
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
Lab 5
Synthesis of Acetanilide
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
Lab 6
Synthesis of Esters
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
Lab 7
Synthesis of Soaps
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
Lab 8
Essential Oils of Plants
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
Lab 9
Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipiids
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
Lab 10
Nucleic Acids
Course outcomes met: CO1
10.00
100.00
Course Schedule
% of Final Grade
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
10.00%
100.00%
Unit/
Week
Unit Description/Objectives
1
Week # 1 Extraction of Known Mixture - Demo
2
Week # 2 Extraction of Known Mixture
Activity Label:Description Due
Date
Lab 1: Extraction of Known Mixture
3
Week # 3:Extraction of an Unknown Mixture
Lab 2: Extraction of an Unknown Mixture
4
Week # 3:Extraction of an Unknown Mixture
Lab 3: Extraction of an Unknown Mixture
5
Week #4 Recrystallization Demo
6
Week #5 Recrystallization of Acetanilide
Lab 4: Recrystallization of Acetanilide
7
Week #6 Recrystallization of Acetanilide (continued)
8
Week #7 Synthesis of Acetanilide
Lab 5: Synthesis of Acetanilide
9
Week #8 Synthesis of Acetanilide (continued)
10
Week #9 Synthesis of Esters
Lab 6: Synthesis of Esters
11
Week #10 Synthesis of Esters (continued)
12
Week #11 Synthesis of Soaps
Lab 7: Synthesis of Soaps
13
Week #12 Essential Oils of Plants
Lab 8: Essential Oils of Plants
14
Week #13 Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipiids
Lab 9: Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipiids
15
Week #14 Nucleic Acids
Lab 10: Nucleic Acids
16
Week #15 Clean up Lab
Late Work:
Late work receives a zero.
Electronic Communication Devices:
All cell phones, pagers, computers and other electrical communication devices will be turned off completely during class (this includes no vibrate
mode). Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the student being required to leave the class for the rest of the class period during which
the violation occurs. Any work missed may not be made up.
Make-up work receives a zero
Modification of the syllabus:
This syllabus is intended as a tentative set of guidelines for this course and is not a contract. At any time during the semester, the instructor reserves the right to make modifications in content,
schedules and requirements as deemed necessary to promote the best education possible within the prevailing conditions and circumstances affecting this course.