Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Science and Arts
Department of Applied Chemical Sciences
Semester 2007
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Organic Chemistry III
Course Code
Chem. 311
Prerequisites
Chem. 211 & 212
Course Website
Under construction
Instructor
Dr. Mousa Al-Smadi
Office Location
D3L0
Office Phone #
Tel.#7201000 Ext. 23590
Office Hours
Sun, Tue & Thu ( 10-11a.m & 2-3p.m ) ; Mon, Wed ( 11-12a.m)
E-mail
Mariam10@just.edu.jo
Teaching
Assistant(s)
none
Course Description
This course deals with different organic compounds containing different functional groups like:1. Carbonyl compounds (aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives)
considering their naming, properties, preparation and reactions ( alpha substitution and
condensation).
2. Amines considering their naming, stucture, bonding, properties, preparation and
reactions.
3. Biomolecules (carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins and lipids) considering
their naming, structure, properties, synthesis and reactions
4. Five- and six-membered Heterocycles according to their naming, properties, preparation
and reactions
5. Pericyclic reactions (electrocyclic, cycloaddition and sigmatropic rearrangements)
6. Synthetic polymers according to their properties, preparation, structure and reactions
Textbook
Title
Organic chemistry
Author(s)
John McMurry
Publisher
Thomson (Brooks/Cole)
Year
2004
Edition
Sixth Edition
http://chemistry.brookscole.com/mcmurry6e
Book Website
Other references
1. Organic Chemistry by Morrison and Boyed
2. Organic Chemistry by Solomans
Assessment
Assessment
Expected Due Date
First Exam
19/3/2007
30%
Second Exam
30/4/2007
30%
Final Exam
3/6/2007
40%
Assignments
Participation
Percentage
Attendance
Course Objectives
Percentage
1. The student should remember the naming, properties, preparation
and reactions of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their
derivatives.
10%
2. To learn about naming, properties, preparation and reactions of
amines.
15%
3. To learn about the acidity and reactivity of the alpha hydrogens in the
carbonyl compounds through studing the enolate intermediate
involves in the inter- and intra-molecular carbonyl condensation
reactions ( Aldol, Claisen, Michael, Stork and Robinson annulation ).
25%
4.
To learn about the naming, properties, preparation and reactions of
the biomolecules ( carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins
and lipids).
20%
5.
To learn about the naming, properties, preparation and reactions of
five-, six-membered and fused ring Heterocycles. Also to learn about
preparation, structure and physical properties of synthetic polymers.
15%
6.
To learn about pericyclic reactions ( electrocyclic, cycloaddition and
sigmatropic rearrangements).
15%
Teaching & Learning Methods
Class periods will be a mixture of theory, explaination, models demonstration through real examples and
discussion. I believe in the active learner approach. Your required to read and solve assigned problems.
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
Related Objective(s)
Reference(s)
1
Chapter 19-21
2
Chapter 24
3
Chapter 22-23
4
Chapter 25-27
5
Chapter 28
Handouts
6
Chapter 30
Useful Resources
http://www.chem.ucalgary.ca/courses.html
Other books, good for various kinds of reference, are


H. Hart, L. Craine, D. Hart and C. Hadad, Organic Chemistry.
F. Carroll, Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry.
&
31
and
Course Content
Week
Chapter in Textbook
(handouts)
Topics
1
Additional Notes
Assignments
Exams
A set of problems will be assigned at somewhat irregular intervals
but will always be due before class on each due date. Policy on
late homework: late homework will not be accepted without a
serious or compelling reason.
There will be two exams and a comprehensive final. If an exam is missed
for a documented serious and compelling reason (e.g., signed doctor's
excuse), a make-up exam will be held at a time and place of the instructor's
discretion. Equation sheets will be provided during the exams. Please bring
only pencils and calculators to the exams.
Tentative Exam Schedule:
1. Two Majors (Class Tests): 2 x 30% = 60%
I. First Exam:
Monday
II. Second Exam: Monday
March 19, 2007.
April 30, 2007.
2. Final Exam: May 26-June 3, 2007
TOTAL
Cheating
Attendance
40%
100%
Academic dishonesty of any form will not be tolerated. University
policies on cheating and plagiarism (see Students' Guide) will be
strictly enforced.
You are required to attend all lectures. Please see me if you have
an extended illness or family emergency. You must initial the
attendance sheet on the side blackboard every day so that I have a
quick check of who is missing.
Workload
Graded Exams
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Participation
No points, but students are highly encouraged to participate in the discussion.
Laboratory
None
Projects
None
Disclaimer
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this
course and its administration as reasonable and necessary.
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