Chemistry 122: Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Spring 2014
Section 1
Lecture MW 5:30-9:00pm, SAM 0401
Laboratory W, 7:00-9:00pm, SAM 0403
Instructor
Dr. Heather Clary
Office: SAM 421
Telephone: (206) 934-3129
Email: heather.clary@seattlecolleges.edu
Website: http://seattlecentral.edu/faculty/hclary
Office Hours: MW 4:00-5:00pm; other times by appointment
Email is the most reliable way to contact me.
Textbooks
(required) Bettelheim, Brown, Campbell, Farrell, and Torres (2013) Introduction
to Organic and Biochemistry: Eighth Edition. Brooks/Cole. Chapters 1 - 12
(excluding 7) will be covered. Other editions of this text are acceptable. The
accompanying Student Study Guide and Solutions Manual are optional.
(required) CHEM 122 Lab Manual, for sale at the Copy Center (BE 3105A)
Other materials
(required) Bound laboratory notebook.
(optional, possibly helpful) Molecular models kit.
Prerequisites Chemistry 121 with a 2.0 or better within the past 3 years is required.
Evaluation and Grading
Homework (10 assignments)
Labs (8 experiments), Lab notebook
Quizzes (6 quizzes, lowest score dropped)
Exams (3 exams)
Final Exam
Group Presentation
Participation
15%
20%
15%
15%
20%
5%
10%
To estimate your course grade mid-quarter calculate the following:
0.15(%Homework) + 0.20(%Lab) + 0.15(%Quiz) + 0.35(%Exam) + 0.05(%Presentation) +
0.10(%Participation) = Current %Grade
Your final grade will depend on this percentage: > 95% = 4.0; 90-94% = 3.5-3.9; 87-89% = 3.23.4; 84-86% = 2.9-3.1; 80-83% = 2.5-2.8; 77-79% = 2.2-2.4; 74-76% = 1.9-2.1; 70-73% = 1.51.8; 66-69% = 1.1-1.4; 60-65% = 1.0; <60% = 0.0.
Homework
Working through problems is the best way to understand chemistry. There will be one
homework assignment due per week, generally at the end of class on Wednesday. Assigned
problems will be inspired from the text, check website regularly for updated problems. Note that
answers to selected problems are in the back of the book. For full credit, show all work needed
to derive the answers, and offer explanations as necessary. Selected problems may be checked
for correctness; however most of the points will be awarded based on completeness and
timeliness. Answer keys will be available online after the homework is collected; it is your
responsibility to check your answers against the key. Ask questions when your answers differ!
The more problems you do, the more likely you are to succeed in this course; working additional
problems beyond those assigned is highly recommended.
Labs
The laboratory portion of CHEM 122 is a bit more involved than that of CHEM 121, both in
terms of the work done in the lab and the reports written. The first lab is a molecular modeling
exercise to be completed within the designated lab period. The remaining 7 labs require a prelab assignment and a post-lab report, in addition to the work conducted during the lab period.
All work done before and during lab must be recorded in a bound laboratory notebook. Lab
reports are completed outside the lab notebook, and are due one week after the completion of the
lab. Detailed information is given in the lab manual. No make-up labs will be allowed, as the
equipment and chemicals required for each experiment are only available on the scheduled day.
If you miss one lab, it will significantly hurt your overall grade; if you miss two, you cannot pass
the class.
Exams and Quizzes
Three 50 minute midterm exams and six 25 minute quizzes will be given over the course of the
quarter; see the schedule for dates. A quiz or exam will be given every Monday. Your lowest
quiz score will be dropped. Calculators and model kits, while likely not required are welcome;
no other materials or notes will be permitted. A copy of the periodic table will be provided as
needed. Any student caught cheating will receive no credit for that quiz or exam. If you can’t
make a quiz as scheduled, you must contact me before the quiz takes place if you would like to
arrange a make-up. Make-ups will only be considered if documented reasons for the absence are
presented, otherwise this will be the quiz you drop.
Final Exam
The final exam is cumulative, covering concepts from the entire quarter. In order to pass this
course, you must take the final exam. The final exam will take place on Wednesday, June 18th at
5:30pm.
Group Presentation
Starting the third week of the quarter, groups of 3-4 students will give short (15 minute)
presentations on material related to that just covered in lecture. More detail will be provided in
class.
Participation
Your participation score is based on attendance and effort displayed during the class.
Participation in group exercises is expected. About once a week worksheets (available in class
and online) will be distributed; these are to be worked on in groups of two or more students, and
one completed worksheet per group (don’t forget anyone’s name!) will be turned in for
participation credit after we discuss the problems in class.
Tentative Course Schedule (changes will be announced in class)
Week
1
Dates
April 7, 9
2
April 14, 16
3
April 21, 23
4
April 28, 30
5
May 5, 7
6
May 12, 14
7
May 19, 21
8
9
May 28
(no class Mon)
June 2, 4
10
June 9, 11
11
June 16, 18
Chapters covered and Lab:
Reading: Chapter 1 (Organic Chemistry) and Chapter 2 (Alkanes)
Lab: Introduction and Lab Safety
Reading: Chapter 3 (Alkenes and Alkynes)
Lab: Check-in; Experiment 1—Molecular modeling
Reading: Chapter 4 (Benzene and its Derivatives)
Lab: Experiment 2—Separation of Plant Pigments
Reading: Chapter 5 (Alcohols, Ethers, and Thiols)
Lab: Experiment 3—Alcohols and Phenols
Reading: Chapter 6 (Chirality: The Handedness of Molecules)
Lab: Experiment 4—Synthesis of Aspirin
Reading: Chapter 8 (Amines)
Lab: Experiment 5—Analysis of Aspirin and Vitamin C
Reading: Chapter 9 (Aldehydes and Ketones)
Lab: Experiment 6—Isolation of Caffeine
Reading: Chapter 10 (Carboxylic Acids)
Lab: No lab (Memorial Day Holiday Monday)
Reading: Chapter 11 (Carboxylic Anhydrides, Esters, and Amides)
Lab: Experiment 7—TLC of Analgesics
Reading: Chapter 12 (Carbohydrates)
Lab: Experiment 8— Carboxylic Acids and Esters; Check-out
Reading: Make-up and Review
Final Exam: Wed. June 18th, 5:30pm
On Monday
No quiz
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Exam 1
Quiz 3
Quiz 4
Exam 2
No quiz
Quiz 5
Exam 3
Quiz 6
Final Exam
(Wed)
Course accommodation: If you have any special circumstances requiring course accommodation,
please see me as soon as possible so that we can make suitable arrangements in advance. In this
course(as in all courses at Seattle Central) all students will be granted an equal opportunity to
learn and succeed, regardless of race, class, gender, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual
orientation or physical disability. If you have any concerns pertaining to these issues, please feel
free to speak to the instructor or department dean.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is designed to ensure that students with disabilities
have an equal opportunity to access academic programs and successfully complete their
studies. Any student with special needs must bring documentation to the Disability Support
Services office on the campus before any academic adjustments will be made. Any contacts
and/or information will remain strictly confidential. The DSS office is in room BE 1140. The
office phone number is 587-4183.
CHEM 122: Introduction to Organic Chemistry
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Name you’d like to be called (if different)
Why are you taking Chemistry 122? What do you hope to get out of the class (besides a certain
grade)?
What other math and science classes have you taken? Where/when did you take Chemistry 121
or the equivalent?
What do you think will be the most difficult part of this course?
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