Syllabus: Chem. 12B
Term: Spring 2013
Organic Chemistry II
Chemistry 12B
Spring 2013
Instructor: Bobbie Grey
Phone: (951) 222-8270
E-mail: Bobbie.Grey@rcc.edu
Office Location: MTSC 427
Office Hours: MWF: 10:40 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
Lecture: MW: 12:45 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. (MTSC 438)
Lab: MW: 2:20 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (MTSC 405)
OR
MW: 6:00 p.m. – 9:10 p.m.
OR
TTH: 9:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. (Dr. Bernier’s Lab)
Course Website: http://websites.rcc.edu/grey/chem-12b/
Course Description: This is the second semester of organic chemistry. The course
covers spectroscopy as well as the naming, structure, synthesis, and reactivity of
aromatic molecules, carbonyl compounds, amines, and selected biomolecules.
Approach to the Material: 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.
Learning Objectives - By the conclusion of the course you should be able to:
1) Identify the factors affecting the structure, physical properties, and chemical
reactivity of the families of organic compounds including those based on
nitrogen and the carbonyl group.
2) Apply the reactions, methods of preparation and nomenclature for the families
of aromatic chemistry, both alone and in conjunction with the functional groups
of the aliphatic series.
3) Relate functional group chemistry to the basic molecules of the biological world
(to act as a foundation for the study of biochemical process).
4) Analyze compound structure using an expanded knowledge of spectroscopic
methods (adding carbon magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry to the
arsenal of tools).
5) Plan and carry out the synthesis of more difficult compounds (including
syntheses requiring a sequence of steps).
6) Identify compounds with simple functional groups using wet chemistry and
spectroscopic methods.
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Syllabus: Chem. 12B
Term: Spring 2013
Materials:
1) Textbook: Organic Chemistry by M. Loudon, 5th Ed. Roberts & Company
 Study Guide and Solutions Manual- recommended
2) Lab Text: “Organic Chemistry- Chemistry 12B Laboratory” Pavia, Lampman,
Kriz and Engels.
3) Molecular Models: Darling Model Kit.
TENTATIVE CALENDAR
Week 1
Chapter 12
Intoduction to Spectroscopy: Infrared Spectroscopy and
Mass Spectrometry
Week 2
Feb 18th - Holiday
Chapter 12 Cont.
Week 3
Chapter 13
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Week 4
Chapter 15
Dienes, Resonance and Aromaticity
Week 5
Week 6
Chapter 15 Cont.
Chapter 14
The Chemistry of Alkynes
Week 7
Chapter 16
The Chemistry of Benzene and its Derivatives
Week 8
**Exam 1**
Chapter 16 cont.
Exam 1 – Chapters 12, 13, 14 & 15
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Week 9
Spring Break - Woopee! 
Week 10
Chapter 19
The Chemistry of Aldehydes and Ketones
Week 11
Chapter 24
Carbohydrates
Week 12
Chapter 20
The Chemistry of Carboxylic Acids
Week 13
Chapter 21
The Chemistry of Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Chapter 22
Week 14
**Exam 2**
Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds
Exam 2 – Chapters 16, 19, 20, & 24
Week 15
Chapter 23
The Chemistry of Amines
Week 16
Chapter 26
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
May 27th - Holiday
***Final Exam***
Friday, May 31st, 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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What successful students should expect to do in this course:
Planning Time:
Successful students, those that get A’s, and B’s, use their time wisely. 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.
Successful students plan their time wisely so that they keep up with
assignments. They also meet with the instructor during office hours so that
they can get much needed feedback on their work.
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 case of an emergency. Security
will look up the class in the system and then send someone to the class.
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.
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.
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
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the staff in Disabled Student Services at 222-8060. They will review your
concerns and determine what accommodations are necessary and
appropriate. All information and documentation is confidential.
Deadlines:
Last day to add:
Last day to drop without a “W”
Last day to drop with a “W”
02/22/2013
03/23/2013
05/15/2013
***You are responsible for double-checking these dates.
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.
Homework:
Homework questions will be assigned on a chapter by chapter basis and will be posted
on the class website (web address on first page). Assignments will not be graded, but
the answers are available on loan from the library and on the class website. You are
expected to check your answers with the solutions manual. Failure to do assigned
homework will most likely negatively impact your grade.
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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