Passaic County Community College
Master Course Syllabus
2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
Science Department Chair: Prof. Martin Baranowski
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Course Code: CH 211 sec ME1
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I
Department/Program: Science
Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
Catalog Description/Course:
Covers the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. Major classes of reactions covered include:
nucleophilic substitution, elimination, addition, free radical and polar mechanisms. Reaction intermediates
and chemical synthesis are stressed. Laboratory experiments include an introduction to purification and
identification techniques as well as an introduction to chemical synthesis. A laboratory science course for
science, pre-professional and chemical engineering majors.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of CH 112.
Credits: Four (4)
Lecture Hours: Three (3)
Lab/Studio Hours: Three (3)
Clinical/Fieldwork Hours: None
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REQUIRED TEXTBOOK/MATERIALS:
Lecture: Organic Chemistry, 9th ed. by McMurry.
Laboratory: The laboratory experiments and report sheets are posted on the PCCC portal. It is the student’s
responsibility to download both the instructions and any report sheets.
Each individual student must have his/her own lab manual. No Xerox copies will be accepted.
ADDITIONAL TIME REQUIREMENTS: None
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
 Name compounds in the major classes of organic compounds.
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Identify the major reaction mechanisms and reactivity patterns of functional groups.
Synthesize simple organic molecules.
Identify organic structures based on IR, NMR, UV/Vis and Mass Spec data.
Utilize standard laboratory techniques to synthesize, purify and identify organic products.
GRADING STANDARD:
The points available in this course are divided as follows:
4 Exams (100 pts. each)
Cumulative Final
Laboratory
Total
400 pts.
200 pts
265 pts
865 pts
At the conclusion of the course, your points from all exams and the lab will be totaled and your final
grade will be decided using the point values below. There is no extra credit and no scores will be dropped.
>92 % = A
91.9-88 % = A-
87.9 %-85 % = B+
84.9 %-80.0 % = B
79.9 % - 77 % = B-
76.9 % - 74.0 % = C+
73.9 % - 70 % = C
69.9 % - 65 % = D
<65 % = F
There will be no make-up exams given in this course for any reason. If you are unable to attend an
exam, your final exam will be scaled to 300 points and your grade calculated. DO NOT ASK FOR A MAKE-UP
FOR YOUR SPECIAL REASON. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. YOU HAVE ALL THE EXAM
DATES NOW SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY. No exceptions will be made for conveniently sick children, sudden work
assignments or deceased relatives. Missing a second exam will result in a grade of zero for both of the exams
you missed.
COURSE CONTENT:
Tentative Lecture Schedule
Week
Chapter
Title
Exam
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
2
3
4
Structure and Bonding
Polar Covalent Bonds
Alkanes
Cycloalkanes
1 (Ch. 1,2,3)
5
6
7
8
9
Stereochemistry
Organic Reactions
Alkenes Structure
Alkene Synthesis
Alkynes
2 (Ch. 4,5,6)
3 (Ch. 7,8,9)
10
11
14
Organohalides
Alkyl Halide Reactions
Conjugated Compounds
Final Exam - All Chapters
4 (Ch. 10,11,14)
12/17/2012
All exams will be given in the week scheduled. Although the instructor will attempt to provide
sufficient notice, it is the student’s responsibility to be ready for the exam.
Lecture Policies
CELL PHONES: The possession of a cell phone during class is a violation of the PCCC Student Code of Conduct. All cell phones are to
be turned off during class. Any student using a cell phone in class will be told to leave. Any student leaving to take a call will not be
permitted back into the room at the instructor’s discretion. If you consider a phone call more important than class, please stay out.
EXAM POLICIES (applies to both lecture and lab):
A. Your instructor will discuss with you the general format for the exams.
B. No scrap paper is permitted during the exam.
C. You may use no materials other than those specifically given by the instructor, a pen/pencil and a naked calculator.
D. Students may be asked to change seats at the discretion of the instructor. Do not take this personally.
E. Students may be asked to place all coats, hats, pocketbooks, bags and any other materials at the front of the room
before the exam. Do not bring anything you are afraid to leave at the front of the room.
F. CELL PHONES: Any student who has possession of a cell phone during an exam will immediately have his/her exam
terminated. You may not so much as take it out of your pocket.
G. Each student must have his/her own calculator. There can be no sharing of calculators during an exam and you may not
use a cell phone calculator.
CHEATING: Academic integrity is covered by both the Student Code of Conduct and Science Department Policy as shown in the last
page of the syllabus. Students caught cheating will generally receive a grade of “F” for the course.
ASSIGNMENTS: A number of problems located at the end of each chapter of the textbook or from other sources will be suggested by
the instructor. These problems will not be collected nor will they be discussed in lecture. Chemistry must be practiced and it is
suggested that you do as many problems (assigned and unassigned) as possible. Your instructor will advise you on how to obtain the
solutions to these problems.
TUTORING: If you need additional help in any part of the course, tutoring is available as a courtesy through the Science Department.
The schedules are posted on the lab doors and bulletin boards
ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be taken in both lecture and lab for financial aid purposes. There are no points for attending lecture;
this is a college course and you are expected to be there. See the laboratory syllabus for policies regarding lab attendance. You may
not bring your children to either lecture or lab.
LATE POLICY: Chronically late students may not be admitted to the lecture at the discretion of the instructor. Students who are late
to an exam may be allowed to begin the exam but will receive no extra time. Please see the lab syllabus for late policies regarding
labs.
INCOMPLETE GRADES: The grade of incomplete is only given at the discretion of the instructor and does not erase the work done in
the course to that point. All exam and assignments dates have been provided on the first day of class. No “incomplete” grades or
consideration will be given for plane flights, family reunions or any other reason. A grade of incomplete for a valid medical reason
will only be granted after sufficient documentation is provided. You must attend the final and all other exams on the dates
scheduled. You have the exam dates now, so plan accordingly.
REPEATING THE COURSE: Students who are repeating the course must repeat both the lecture and the laboratory. Please discuss
what to do about the lab handouts with your instructor. You may not white-out old reports and resubmit them.
IMPORTANT DATES: The dates for automatic withdrawl from the course and for withdrawing with the permission of the instructor
are located on the PCCC website at www.pccc.edu.
Final Exams: There are two final exams in this course. On the final day of laboratory, students will take the American Chemical
Society standardized final exam. This multiple choice exam is administered to all students in the United States who take Organic
Chemistry. Student’s willl receive 1 extra-credit point for every correct answer up to a maximum of 40 points.
Laboratory Schedule
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
Exp. #
I
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IVB
7
8
9
10
11
VIIA
VIIB
VIIIA
12
13
14
VIIC
VIIIB
Title
Check-In
Recrystallization
Simple Distillation
Steam Distillation
Caffeine Extraction
Spinach Extraction
TLC of Spinach Extract
Melting Point Determination
Hydrolysis of an Alkyl Chloride
Oxidation of an Alcohol
Cyclohexene I
Cyclohexene II
Conversion of Cyclohexene to Benzene
No Class – College Closed
Synthesis of 2-chloro-2-methylbutane
Laboratory Final
ACS Final Exam
Laboratory Policies
Attendance: Any student not present when the instructor begins the lab instructions and shuts the door will not be
permitted in the lab and will receive a grade of zero for the lab. A student who misses a lab may not obtain the data
from his/her partner and hand it in.
LAB REPORTS:
Lab reports are due as requested and are worth 15 points each. The format for the labs will vary and your
instructor will explain what is required for each report as well as the due date. Reports must be typed in proper English.
Late labs will not be accepted. Your lab reports will account for 50% of your final grade.
LAB NOTEBOOK:
Students in Organic chemistry are required to purchase and use a lab notebook. Carbon copies of each entry
must be left with the instructor after each lab session. Your lab notebook will be graded for accuracy, neatness and
scientific validity.
Lab Final: The lab final exam will cover the labs as specified above and will each be worth 40% of your lab grade. The
exam may be written or may include a practical section in which you are asked to perform a procedure. Your instructor
will specify the format of each exam.
Final Lab Score: Your lab score will be obtained by totaling all of the points from your lab quizzes, report s and the lab
exam. A percentage will then be assigned based on this total and your final lab score calculated. A minimum score of
60% of the available lab points is required to pass the course regardless of your lecture total.
PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
The College’s Academic Integrity Policy is strictly enforced by the Science
Department. All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the
Academic Integrity Policy printed on page 25 of the 2009/2011 Academic
Bulletin. The Policy clearly states that:
“All members of the academic community at Passaic County Community
College must maintain a constant commitment to academic integrity.
Academic integrity is central to the pursuit of education. For students
at PCCC, this means maintaining the highest ethical standards in
completing their academic work. By completing their academic goals with
integrity and honesty, students can reflect on their efforts with
pride in their accomplishments.”
The Academic Integrity Policy goes on to list examples of actions that
violate the principle of academic integrity. These actions fall into one of
two major categories: cheating and plagiarism. All students are expected to
familiarize themselves with the definitions of cheating and plagiarism in the
Student Code of Conduct printed on page 38 of the 2009/2011 Academic Bulletin.
Please be advised that not being aware of College policies in no way excuses
violations.
In addition to the aforementioned policies, the unique activities,
conditions, and potential dangers in science laboratories require that
supplementary rules, regulations, and protocols are strictly followed.
Therefore:
-students are expected to be familiar with and strictly abide by all laboratory safety procedures
-no food or drinks are allowed in the laboratory
-backpacks, purses, and other personals must be placed underneath lab tables
-all laboratory tables and counters must be cleaned upon arriving and again before leaving the lab
-all dissection remains and chemicals must be discarded in appropriately labeled containers
-all dissection tools must be washed, dried, and returned to designated areas
-prepared slides must be removed from microscopes and returned to correct trays
-microscopes must be returned to the proper shelf with cord wound and number facing out
-all equipment and models must be returned to designated areas with parts properly attached
-unless otherwise informed by the instructor, students are not permitted to use and/or share electronic
devices of any kind during examinations and classroom activities.
-unless otherwise informed by the instructor, students will complete and submit individual lab reports
and assignments even if activities are conducted and data is collected in groups
Please be advised that in accordance with the College’s Academic Integrity
Policy, sanctions for violations
“may be an academic sanction (reduced grade, a grade of “F” for the assignment, a grade of “F” for the course), or
referral to the Student Affairs Office for a recommended disciplinary sanction (e.g., probation, suspension, or
expulsion), or both.
COLLEGE POLICIES:
For Information regarding the following policies consult the College Catalog and/or Website and PCCC Student
Handbook
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PCCC’s Academic Integrity Code
Student Conduct Code
Student Grade Appeal Process
Intensive Writing Requirements
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Panther Alert: The College will announce delayed openings, closings, and other emergency situations through
the Panther Alert System. Students are encouraged to sign up for the Panther Alert Notification. Students can
sign up once they log into their Campus Cruiser Portal account through the PCCC website at www.pccc.edu.
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Cell Phone Policy: Use of cellular telephones, audible pagers, or other forms of audible electronic devices in all
academic learning environments (including but not limited to, laboratories, testing centers, classroom, library,
learning centers, theater, and so forth) is prohibited unless previously approved by the instructor or other
authorized administrator.
Please refer to the PCCC Student Handbook and PCCC Catalog (Academic Bulletin).
NOTIFICATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
If you have disabilities, and believe you need accommodations in my classroom,
call 973-684-6395, to make an appointment, preferably within the first two weeks
of classes for Fall/Spring semesters and by the 2nd class day for summer session
Contact Information
Course Instructor:
Department Course Coordinator: Dr. Fred Safarowic
Office: A340 (Paterson Campus)
E-mail: fsafarowic@pcccc.edu
Phone: (973) 684-6835
Office hours and contact information for the Course Coordinator and the Department Chair can be found on the
Science Department website.