South Dakota State University
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chem 328 Outlines and Schedule
Spring 2015
CHEM 328 (Organic Chemistry)
Instructor:
Schedule:
Office:
Telephone:
E-mail:
Help Session
Office Hours:
3 credit hours
Fathi Halaweish, Ph.D.
TTH, 3:00-4:15 SRO D
SAV 375
605-688-4269
D2L e-mail account
Monday at DIARY_MICRO 100 from 3:00-5:00 pm
MTWTH
1:00-2:00
Course Description:
The course provides enough knowledge in Organic Chemistry for students who are
aiming toward careers in science and who require grounding in organic chemistry. The course
briefly covers organic chemistry with emphasis on those reactions that pertain to area of applied
sciences and biochemistry. The class focuses on the study of carbons compounds with emphasis
on those of interest to Pharmacy, Medicine, Biology, Agriculture, Family and Consumer
Sciences.
This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of
organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and
mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include
isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of covered organic topics.
The class should help the student to understand and appreciate the chemical and
biochemical changes that take place in the world around us and in our biological system.
Course Goals. At the end of CHEM 326, you should be able to:
1)
Comprehend the chemical reactions of functional groups
2)
Correlate reaction mechanisms in biological systems
3)
Understand the various factors that affect organic reactions in biological system
4)
Understand molecular aspects of organic reactions through molecular modeling
approaches
Course Prerequisite: Chem 326/Chem 326L, CHEM 112/Chem114
Instructional Methods
CHEM 326 is usually taught using the standard lecture format, pre-lecture assignment, online
homework and may include molecular modeling and reaction mechanism demonstrations, inclass questions/clicker, and help session.
Course Materials:
Lecture Textbook:
Organic Chemistry, 4th Ed. Author: Janice G. Smith, McGraw-Hill
Book is packaged with Student Study Guide and Solutions Manual, and CONNECT Plus
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These texts are all required and can be purchased new from the University Bookstore or
separately from publisher. You will also need a Turning Point clicker.
Lecture preparation material will be assigned using LEARN SMART module via “CONNECT “
learning tool. Learn Smart assignments of this module are “BONUS” points.
Other optional Material will be assigned to address specific topics such as organic reaction
animations. I do recommend that you study these Optional Materials.
All required online assignments and the interactive resources for this course are available in
Connect-Plus. To access Connect-Plus go to the Connect Section URL and click Register Now
(see instruction on D2L).
In Connect-Plus, every question links directly to the eBook. This means that when you are
struggling with a question you can go directly to the explanation in the eBook for help without
carrying around a heavy textbook! You can access the eBook from any computer, any time.
Lecture notes will be posted on D2L before the lecture.
Examinations. Exams and quizzes may be multiple choices, short answer, essay format or
combinations. The dates for quizzes and exams are listed in the lecture schedule. All exams and
quizzes must be taken as scheduled, except excused absence such as a University approved trip,
activity, or verified illness. Individual make-up exams for exams and quizzes will not be given.
Practice exams and quizzes will be posted on D2L.
Examinations and assignment will be conducted as follows (see schedule):
 Quizzes will be conducted online through D2L.
 Exams will be conducted in the class for the duration of a lecture.
 Online homework/assignments will be available through Connect plus. Online
assignments are:
o Pre-lecture/Learn Smart assignments will be assigned for every chapter and is due
to 3:00 pm before Thursday lecture. Learn smart will count for 75 points
o Homework assignments will count for 120 points. Homework assignments will be
due at 3:00 pm on the day scheduled at Connect Plus and will be available
roughly one week before they are due.
 In class participation/Clicker questions will be conducted in lecture and count for 75
points.
It is your responsibility to fix computer problem and have it ready for online assignments
and quizzes. You need to disable the popup blocker. Here is a website that will check a
computer to make sure it’s compatible with Connect: http://connect.mcgrawhill.com/connect/troubleshoot.do.
If you have tried this and it still is giving them trouble, call tech support for assistance. That
number is 800-331-5094.
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Grading:
Final grade is calculated as follows:
Three lectures exams (3x120 points)
Chapter Quizzes (4x30)
Final exam (comprehensive)
Online Home work
In class participation (Clickers)
Pre-lecture (LearnSmart)
Total Points
The minimum requirements for a certain grade are:
A = 85-100%
B = 75-84.9%
C = 65-74.9%
D = 60-64.9%
F = Below 60%
360 points
120 points
150 points
120 points
75 points
75 points
= 900 points
Reading Assignments
Read assigned chapter in the lecture schedule BEFORE COMING TO CLASS. Use Textbook
and Connect Plus software/Learn-Smart that comes with the textbook to help you understand
reaction mechanism and other aspects of the text. It is your responsibility to read and submit
these assignments before coming to class. It is very important that you do not fall behind in your
reading assignments.
Assigned Problems. There are problems at the end of each chapter that are essential for good
performance on the examinations. Problem solving is crucial for success in organic chemistry! If
you do not understand the problems, re-read the relevant sections in the textbook, consult the
solutions manual, or visit a teaching assistant in the resource room, or instructor during office
hours and help session.
Helpful Hints. First and most importantly, KEEP UP WITH ASSIGNED READINGS AND
PROBLEMS! Maintain a small (4 people or less) study group that meets regularly. If you have
questions, do not be afraid to ask. Feel free to come to my office hours, or help session.
Late to Class Statement. All members of the class should make every effort to arrive on time.
In the event that I am going to be late, due to circumstances beyond my control, I will, if
possible, notify the department and ask that someone be sent to apprise you of the situation. If
such notification is not possible, please remain in the class for 15 minutes beyond the scheduled
start time. If I have not yet arrived, and if no emissary of the department has informed you
otherwise, class will be cancelled and you will be free to leave.
Classroom Etiquette. Lecture will begin promptly at 3:00-4:15TTH at SRO D, so please be in
your seat and ready by this time. The instructor will be in the classroom before this time and at
the end of the lecture period if you have any questions you would like to ask. I ask that you do
not prepare to leave before the entire class period is over, or talk loudly. Anyone who disturbs
the class repeatedly will be asked to leave. PLEASE TURN YOUR CELL PHONE OFF WHILE
YOUR ARE IN THE LECTURE.
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Freedom in learning. Students are responsible for learning the content of any course of study in
which they are enrolled. Under Board of Regents and University policy, student academic
performance shall be evaluated solely on an academic basis and students should be free to take
reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of study. Students who believe that
an academic evaluation is unrelated to academic standards but is related instead to judgment of
their personal opinion or conduct should first contact the instructor of the course. If the student
remains unsatisfied, the student may contact the department head and/or dean of the college,
which offers the class to initiate a review of the evaluation.
Student Academic Integrity and Appeals: The University has a clear expectation for academic
integrity and does not tolerate academic dishonesty. University Policy 2.4 sets forth the
definitions of academic dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism,
fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, misrepresentation, and other forms of dishonesty
relating to academics. The Policy and its Procedures also set forth how charges of academic
dishonesty are handled at the University. Academic Dishonesty is strictly proscribed and if found
may result in student discipline up to and including dismissal from the University.
Students with Disabilities. ADA Statement. Any student who feels s/he may need an
accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact Nancy Hartenoff-Crooks,
Coordinator of Disability Services (605-688-4504 or Fax, 605-688-4987) to privately discuss
your specific needs. The Office of Disability Services is located in room 065, the Student Union.
http://www.sdstate.edu/campus/student-services/disability/index.cfm
Use of Clickers. If you are a student with a disability that makes the use of a standard “clicker”
device difficult or impossible, please do not buy a device at the University bookstore. Instead
please contact Instructional Design Services (IDS) at 605.688.6312. IDS will assist you in
obtaining an accessible version of the technology to fit your needs.
Children in class: Per SDBOR policy 4:41, children are not allowed in work areas, hallways,
libraries, lounges, areas adjacent to classrooms, laboratories, or offices except under brief or
exceptional circumstances during the standards working hours. As a general rule, students should
not bring children to class, however, if an emergency situation occurs exceptions can be made
with prior approval of the faculty member.
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Chem. 328 SP15 Tentative Schedule*
Date
Chapter
1/13/15
Chapter 14. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
1/15/15
Chapter 15. Free Radical Reactions
1/20/15
(Chapter 16)Conjugation, Resonance and Dienes
1/22/15
Chapter 16. (Continue)
1/27/15
Chapter 17. Benzene and Aromatic Compounds
1/29/15
Chapter 17 (continue)
2/3/15
Chapter 18. Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
2/5/15
Chapter 18 (continue)
2/10/15
Exam 1
2/12/15
Chapter 19. Carboxylic acids
2/17/15
Chapter 19. Carboxylic acids
2/19/15
Chapter 20. Introduction to Carbonyl
2/24/15
2/26/15
3/3/15
3/5/15
3/9-13/15
Chapter 20: (Continue)
Chapter 21. Ald. Ketones-Nucleophilic addition
Chapter 22. Carboxylic Acids and Their
Derivatives-Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution
Spring Break
3/17/15
3/19/15
Exams and Quizzes*
Quiz 1
Exam 1
Quiz 2
Exam 2
Exam 2
Chapter 23. Substitution Reactions of Carbonyl
Compounds at the α-carbon
3/24/15
Chapter 24. Carbonyl Condensation
Quiz 3
3/26/15
Chapter 24. (Continue)
3/31/15
Chapter 25. Amines
4/02/15
Chapter 25. Continue
4/715
Chapter 26. Carbon-Carbon Bond-Forming
Quiz 4
4/9/15
Reactions in Organic Reactions
Chapter 26. (Continue)
4/14/15
Chapter 30. Synthetic Polymers
4/16/15
Chapter 30. (Continue)
4/21/15
Exam 3
Exam 3
4/23/15
Chapter 28. Carbohydrates
4/28/15
Chapter 29. Amino Acids and Proteins
4/30/15
Chapter 30. Lipids
FINAL EXAM (Cumulative)
05/07/15
SDR D 4:00-6:00
* Quizzes will be conducted ONLINE through D2L on Monday 5:00 pm-Tuesday 11.59 pm of
the week we schedule a quiz.
* Exams will be conducted in the class on TUESDAY the week we schedule an exam.
Information distributed during lectures that deviates from this syllabus, takes precedence over
this syllabus. Obtaining information presented during lectures that a student misses, is the
student’s responsibility.
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