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SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
Spring 2015
Course: CHE 2245 Organic Chemistry II
Section #303
Call #22160
Day(s) and Time(s): TR 5:30 - 6:00 pm
Start and end dates: Jan. 12 – May 10, 2014
TR 6:00 – 6:50 pm
TR 7:00 – 8:20 pm
Course Delivery Method: Classroom
Course format: Class notes and assignments
will be posted on Blackboard. The student should inform the instructor if they have difficulty
accessing Blackboard.
Instructor: Sandra Baranet
Office Email: sandra.baranet@tulsacc.edu
Office Phone: 918 -595-7673 for messages
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Division: Science and Mathematics
Associate Dean: Lyn Kent
Office: SEC 8125
Phone Number: 918-595-7742
Office Hrs: By appointment
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS SERVICES:
Director: Susan Burlew
Office: SEC 2202
Phone: 918-595-7673
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
CHE 2145 or equivalent or permission of the Associate Dean
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Organic chemistry is a study of the fundamental concepts of organic structures and bonding,
reactions of the principal organic functional groups, organic reaction mechanisms, and the
nomenclature of hydrocarbons and their associated derivatives. The laboratory emphasis is on
purification techniques, separation methods, organic synthesis, and various instrumental methods
of studying and characterizing organic compounds and systems.
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE:
Depends on major
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
Title: Organic Chemistry Authors: Graham Solomons and Craig B. Fryhle
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Title: Organic Chemistry Laboratory Experiments for TCC-SEC Authors: Bill Briscoe, Toney Miller
Publisher: Tulsa Community College
You will also need safety goggles, a lab coat or lab apron, and a bound notebook for the lab.
Textbooks and supplies may be purchased at: TCC Campus Book Stores
COURSE OBJECTIVES: Organic Chemistry II will deal with the fundamental laws and theories
that relate the chemical and physical properties of organic compounds. Terminology and
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vocabulary used by the chemist will be developed and applied. The student will learn the
fundamental concepts of organic structure and bonding, the reactions of principal functional
groups and their mechanisms, and the nomenclature of hydrocarbons and their derivatives. During
laboratory sessions the student will perform simple lab procedures and experiments and practice
safe handling of lab chemicals and equipment. Laboratory emphasis is on synthesis, purification,
separation, and instrumental methods.
TEACHING METHODS:
The lecture portion of this class will be conducted in the classical lecture and discussion mode,
including some working of examples and problems. The student must read the lecture or lab
materials before class to get the maximum benefit. There will also be videos posted on Blackboard
which the student will be expected to view. The student must invest, at a minimum, an equal
amount of time outside of class compared to in-class time to properly prepare and benefit from the
course. Participation in class is strongly encouraged.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
Students will earn their grade in this course by accumulating points from the following sources:
 Five(5) regular examinations during the semester 100 points each for a total of 500 points
 The Final Exam - possible 50 points
 One Project Assignment - possible 40 points
 Ten (10) lab reports worth 20 points each and one (1) lab report worth 40 points for a total of
240 points
 Laboratory Notebook - possible 20 points
Total possible points for the semester: 850
GRADING SCALE: A = 89.6% - 100%
D = 59.6% - 69.5%
B = 79.6% - 89.5%
F = below 59.6%
C = 69.6% - 79.5%
EXTRA CREDIT:
For the most part I do not believe in extra credit. If you have extra time available it should be
devoted to the regular work.
ATTENDANCE:
Students are encouraged to attend class on a regular basis. Material is necessarily covered at a
rapid pace and it will be difficult to keep up if classes are missed. More than 2 consecutive
absences or more than 4 total absences during the semester will significantly impair the student’s
ability to do well in the class. It is extremely important to be on time to the lab to receive safety
instructions. Lateness may result in not being permitted to do the experiment.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK:
Laboratory reports will be due in the first 5 minutes of the next lab session after the completion
of the experiment. A report turned in later than that will be docked 5 points. No reports will be
accepted later than the next class session after it was due. A report may be submitted by e-mail
either as either a Word or an Excel file or it can be turned in ahead of time at the Academic and
Campus Services Office (SEC 2202) so absence from class is not an excuse for not turning it in on
time. Points may be deducted for unsafe behavior observed in the laboratory. There is not time
budgeted to make up laboratory experiments so if you miss one it will be difficult to earn any
points for it.
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Lab Notebook: Should be present at every lab and is subject to inspection and grading at any
time during the semester without advance notice.
Project Assignment You will select your own topic and due date in the first 2 weeks of class.
Most students find this an interesting and enjoyable way to get some grade points.
There will be no Make-up Exams. If you must miss an exam due to illness or a job scheduling
conflict and if you notify me by phone or e-mail before the scheduled exam then the grade on the
next regular exam in sequence can be doubled to compensate for it. The Final Exam cannot be
made up and no early Finals are to be given.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL:
The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of any class. Contact the
Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course ('W' grade) or to change
from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines. The deadline this semester
is Friday April 10. Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a
course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email: All TCC students receive a designated TCC Outlook address (ex:
jane.doe@tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will
be sent to your TCC Outlook email address; and you should use TCC Outlook email to send
email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise; TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations.
This information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu). However, the best
thing is to sign up for TCC emergency alerts by phone and/or e-mail. That way you will be
notified immediately if classes are cancelled for any reason.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities
that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a backdrop for their work and
personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication,
Engaged Learning, and Technological Proficiency.
TOBACCO FREE COLLEGE:
Tulsa Community College is a Tobacco Free college in accordance with the Governor’s Executive
Order 2012-01 and Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Section 1-1523 which prohibits smoking or
the use of any tobacco products in all public places, in any indoor workplace, and all vehicles
owned by the State of Oklahoma and all of its agencies and instrumentalities. This Order includes
property leased, rented, or owned by TCC including, but not limited to, all grounds, buildings,
facilities, and parking lots. Tulsa Community College’s policy includes a tobacco free environment
on all campus and off-campus locations conducting TCC credit or non-credit classes. The TCC
Campus Police is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Tobacco-Free Environment Policy.
Violations of the policy may be addressed through issuance of campus or state citations.
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CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE:
This class will be relatively informal with student comments and questions welcome;
however, the student should keep in mind the effect of his/her behavior on others in the class and
be considerate. Side conversations are distracting; if you have something to say or to ask it should
be shared with the whole class. Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions,
beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of
ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other.
If students find it necessary to rearrange desks during a class or to move equipment in the
laboratory they are responsible to return the room to the way they found it. Cleanliness in the
laboratory is especially important since many classes use the same facilities and leaving spilled
chemicals or out-of-place equipment could pose a safety hazard to the next class or contaminate
their experiments. Balances may not be moved under any circumstances.
Cell phones must be turned off during class to avoid distracting others. If there is a family
or work situation which requires the student to maintain constant contact, then at least the ringer
should be turned down and the student should step out of the room to take any calls. MP3
players, or any other electronic or cell phone equipment which uses earphones, should not be in
use in the classroom or the lab. No electronic devices are to be in use during exams.
SYLLABUS CHANGES:
Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Any changes to the syllabus will be
announced in class, by e-mail and/or on Blackboard.
DISABILITY RESOURCES:
It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create inclusive learning environments.
Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact
the Education Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and
hard of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa
Community College system. Academic dishonest is behavior in which a deliberately fraudulent
misrepresentation is employed in an attempt to gain undeserved intellectual credit, either for
oneself or for another. Academic misconduct is behavior which results in intellectual advantage
obtained by violating specific standards, but without deliberate intent or use of fraudulent means.
The student should review the relevant sections of the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy
Handbook.
Course Drop or Withdrawal: A student who has been found responsible for academic
dishonesty in a course may not drop or withdraw from the course. If the student processes
a drop or withdrawal from the course, the action will be reversed and the appropriate grade
will be recorded on the student's transcript.
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COMPUTER SERVICES ACCEPTABLE USE:
Access to computer services is a privilege granted to all TCC faculty, staff, and students. Use of
TCC computing resources is limited to purposes related to the College’s mission of education,
research, and community service. Student use of technology is governed by the Computer Services
Acceptable Use Statements/Standards found in the TCC Student Code of Conduct Policy Hand
Book. These handbooks may be obtained by contacting any Student Activities or Dean of Student
Services Office.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT:
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information contained in the TCC Catalog, the
TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook, and semester information listed in the class
schedule. All information may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
LABORATORY SAFETY:
It is TCC school policy to wear a lab coat or lab apron, safety goggles, and closed toe shoes at all
times in the laboratory. No sandals may be worn. Low heels are preferred over high heels or
platforms. Leather or vinyl shoes are preferred over cloth and cotton clothing is preferred over
synthetic. Shorts or short skirts should not be worn in the lab as they may present a safety hazard
in case of dropping or spilling something.
Students are expected to be on time for laboratory classes since important safety information is
given at the beginning of class. Students who arrive too late to get the safety information may not
be permitted to do the experiment. Students who do not have appropriate clothing or safety gear
will not be permitted to participate and will receive a zero for the experiment.
MAKE UP FOR CANCELLED CLASSES: An alternate assignment or participation will be
announced on Blackboard if class cannot be held due to inclement weather or other reasons. The
slides and study questions for the appropriate chapters will always be available. An extra video
and/or quiz for credit may be posted as well. Be sure to check Blackboard announcements if class
is cancelled.
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TENTATIVE COURSE CALENDAR:
TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE
The instructor may change the schedule AT ANY TIME by verbal or written notification. Any
changes in the exam schedule will be announced by e-mail and in class. We will be flexible enough
to take extra time with a topic that is proving especially challenging and/or interesting or to take
less time with topics everyone seems to grasp quickly.
Jan. 13, 15
Course introduction; go over syllabus; Chapter 13
Jan. 20, 22
Chapter 14
Jan. 27, 29
Review, Exam 1 over Chapters 13, 14
Feb. 3, 5
Chapter 15
Feb. 10, 12
Chapter 15, Chapter 21
Feb. 17, 19
review , Exam 2 over Chapters 15, 21
Feb. 24, 26
Chapter 16
Mar. 3, 5
Chapter 12
Mar. 10, 12
review , Exam 3 over Chapters 16, 12
Mar. 17, 19
Spring Break
Mar. 24, 26
Chapter 17
Mar. 31, Apr. 2
Chapters 18, 19
April 7, 9
review, Exam 4 over Chapters 17, 18, 19
(Note: Last day to withdraw is Friday April 10, 2012)
April 14, 16
Chapter 20
April 21, 23
Chapters 22-25, selected parts
April 28, 30
review, Exam 5 over Chapters 20 and parts of 22-25
May 5, 7
one of these days will be the Final Exam
Tentative Lab Schedule
Jan. 13, 15
Safety Film, Good Lab Practices, and Check In
Jan. 20, 21
Infrared Spectroscopy, video and unknowns
Jan. 27, 29
Exp. 19 Nitration of p-Bromobenzene
Feb. 3, 5
Exp. 20 Nitration of methyl benzoate
Feb. 10, 12
Exp. 32 Multipart Synthesis
Feb. 17, 19
Exp. 32 Multipart Synthesis
Feb. 24, 26
Exp. 32 Multipart Synthesis
Mar. 3, 5
Exp. 21 Synthesis of 1-ethoxy-4-nitrobenzene
Mar. 10, 12
Exp. 23 Haloform reaction of Acetophenone
Week of March 16 – 21 Spring Break
Mar. 24, 26
Exp. 24 Synthesis of Dibenzalacetone
Mar. 31, Apr. 2
Exp. 25 Dehydration of Phthalic Acid
Apr. 7, 9
Exp. 27 Esterification Reaction
Apr. 14, 16
Exp. 29 Saponification/Acidification of Methyl Salicylate
Apr. 21, 23
Exp. 28 Synthesis of Biodiesel
Apr. 28
Last report due and Check out
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