Syllabus: Chem. 12A
Term: Fall 2012
Organic Chemistry I
Chemistry 12A
Fall 2012
Instructor: Bobbie Grey
Phone: (951) 222-8270
E-mail: Bobbie.Grey@rcc.edu
Office Location: MTSC 427
Office Hours: MW: 11:00 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.
T: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lecture (MTSC 437): MW: 12:45 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Lab (MTSC 405): MW: 2:20 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
OR
MW: 6:00 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.
OR
TTH: 11:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Course Website: http://websites.rcc.edu/grey/chem-12a/
Course Description: This is the first semester of organic chemistry. This
course covers the structure and bonding of organic molecules, the
stereochemistry (3 dimensional structure) of organic molecules, and the naming,
structure, and reactivity of alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers.
Learning Objectives - By the conclusion of the course you should be able to:
1. Name simple organic molecules of all functional groups.
2. Look at a molecule and discuss structure, bonding and
stereochemical properties.
3. Synthesize more complex organic molecules.
4. Understand nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions from
a mechanistic point of view.
5. Determine the structure of simple organic molecules based on
spectroscopic data.
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Syllabus: Chem. 12A
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Approach to material:
Successful students, those that get A’s, and B’s, use their time wisely.
You should read over the material in the textbook, take careful notes
during lecture, review your notes and text, and do all the assigned
problems. The standard formula for college coursework is that every one
hour of class time will result in two to three hours of homework, so a five
unit class will do an average of ten or more hours of homework (reading,
research, studying etc.) per week. You must work the homework problems
to do well in this course. The homework assignments will be posted on the
class website. They will not be formally graded, but you are expected to
check your answers with the solutions manuals, which are available on loan
from the library and online. Failure to do assigned homework will most
likely negatively impact your grade.
Grading:
Quizzes (2-5)
15%
Exams
40%
Laboratory
25%
Final Exam
20%
There are no quiz make-ups. You must contact your instructor
immediately if you miss an exam or you will receive a 0.
Attendance:
Attendance is expected, and you must be present and ON TIME for
all class sessions. The laboratory may be locked 15 minutes after lab
begins. No extra time will be given for quizzes, exams, or laboratory
assignments. If you are sick and you wish to make up or turn in a late
assignment, you must submit a doctor’s note for the day(s) you were ill.
For assignments that cannot be made up, such as exams or labs, you will
be given a grade that corresponds to your lowest score in the same
category upon presentation of a doctor’s note.
Please turn off all electronic devices before coming into class and lab.
They are a serious distraction in college classes and a safety hazard in
lab. Do NOT text message during class. This is a disruption to other
students!!! Please instruct relatives or friends to call campus security in
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Term: Fall 2012
case of an emergency. Security will look up the class in the system and
then send someone to the class.
Students who choose not to continue the course are responsible for
dropping the class. Please do not assume that I have dropped you. Failure
to officially drop the course may result in an "F". If you miss work after
the deadline to drop and have an acceptable reason (like hospitalization), an
"Incomplete" would be more appropriate. When in doubt, communicate.
Deadlines:
Last day to add:
Last day to drop without a “W”
Last day to drop with a “W”
09/07/2012
09/08/2012
11/16/2012
***You are responsible for double checking these dates.
Communicating in Class:
Students are encouraged to communicate during lecture and lab by asking
questions relevant to current and/or past material. To work out difficult
homework or lab problems, please see your instructor during office hours
or contact her/him via email.
Special Needs:
If you have a physical, psychiatric/emotional, medical, or learning
disability that may impact your ability to carry out assigned course work,
please contact the staff in Disabled Student Services at 2228060. They will review your concerns and determine what
accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and
documentation is confidential.
Academic Integrity:
Cheating will not be tolerated. Copying another student’s lab report,
plagiarism, looking at someone else’s exam etc. etc. may result in a zero
for the assignment, a grade of “F” in the course, or suspension from RCC.
All cheating will be reported to the Dean of Student Services and will
become part of your permanent record.
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Syllabus: Chem. 12A
Term: Fall 2012
Materials:
Required:
Textbook: Organic Chemistry by M. Loudon, 5th Ed. Roberts & Company.
Lab Manual: “Organic Chemistry- Chemistry 12B Laboratory” Pavia,
Lampman, Kriz and Engels.
Molecular Models: Darling Model Kit.
Suggested:
Study Guide and Solutions Manual to Accompany Organic Chemistry. M.
Loudon, 5th ed. Roberts & Company.
A Short Guide to Writing About Chemistry by Davis, Pechenik, and Tyson.
Pearson/Longman.
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Term: Fall 2012
TENTATIVE CALENDAR
Week 1
Weeks 2 & 3
Sept. 3 - Holiday
Weeks 3 & 4
Week 5
Weeks 6 & 7
*Exam 1* Chaps. 1-4
Week 8
Week 9
Weeks 10 & 11
Weeks 11 & 12
Nov. 12 – Holiday
*Exam 2* Chaps. 5-8
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Final Exam
Chapter 1
Chemical Bonding and Chemical Structure
Chapter 2
Alkanes
Chapter 3
Acids and Bases. The Curved Arrow Notation
Chapter 4
Introduction to Alkenes. Structure and Reactivity
Chapter 5
Addition Reactions of Alkenes
Chapter 6
Principles of Stereochemistry
Chapter 7
Cyclic Compounds. Stereochemistry of Reactions
Chapter 8
Introduction to Alkyl Halides, Alcohols, Ethers, Thiols,
and Sulfides
Chapter 9
The Chemistry of Alkyl Halides
Chapter 10
The Chemistry of Alcohols and Thiols
Chapter 11
The Chemistry of Ethers, Epoxides, Glycols, and
Sulfides
Chapter 12
Introduction to Spectroscopy. Infrared Spectroscopy
and Mass Spectrometry
Friday, December 14th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please note: this is a tentative calendar. It may be changed at any time by your
instructor. It is your responsibility to attend class and check the course
website for any and all updates.
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