Revised by: Joyce Baumann
Spring 2013
MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UTICA, NEW YORK
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Catalog Description
CH135—Introduction to Organic Chemistry
C-3, P-3, Cr-4.5
Pre-requisite: CH131 College Chemistry or equivalent
This course is for students in the allied science and allied health
professions. Topics include bonding, physical properties, chemical
properties, nomenclature, and analysis of the common organic
compounds. The laboratory segment introduces basic organic laboratory
techniques such as recrystallization, distillation, extraction,
chromatography, and instrumentation.
II. Texts and Laboratory Materials
Required Text: - TBD
Lab Manual: TBD
Lab Supplies: Safety glasses, apron, and "latex" gloves
III. Student Learning Objectives
Upon the completion of Intro. to Organic Chemistry, the students will be
able to:
1. Use hybrid orbital theory to describe the bonding in the various organic
compounds.
2. Predict the shape and polarity of various organic molecules.
3. Relate physical properties to molecular structure.
4. Name organic molecules using the IUPAC system of nomenclature.
5. Identify the different functionalities of organic molecules.
6. Predict the outcome of various chemical reactions involving organic
compounds.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the different organic analytical
techniques, such as Infrared Spectroscopy.
IV.
General Topical Outline
1. Bonding and Structure (partial review)
2. Hydrocarbons (partial review)
Alkanes
Alkenes
Alkynes
Aromatics
3. Alkyl Halides
4. Oxygen containing organic compounds
Alcohol
Phenols
Ethers
Epoxides
Aldehydes
Ketones
Carboxylic Acid
5. Nitrogen Containing Compounds
Amines
Amides
6. Spectroscopy
The topics listed above are to serve as a guide to the instructor. The
instructor will determine the actual sequence of the topics presented and
the time allotted to each topic. Additional topics can be included to
accommodate class and instructor interest.
I
INTRO. TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY TOPICS
The student will be able to perform the following laboratory procedures:
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5.
Recrystallization
Determining MP and BP
Distillation
Extraction
Chromatography
a. Thin layer
b. Gas
6. Simple organic synthesis
7. Produce an IR spectrum of a compound
The student will be able to perform laboratory calculations such as:
1. Stoichiometric relationships
2. Rf values
3. % Yields
Laboratory Schedule
Lab
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9&
10
11
12&13
14
15
Introductory safety and check-in
Recrystallization of Naphtalene
Fractional distillation of Acetonic-Toluene
mixture
Ex. 3.2
Extraction of caffeine from tea
Ex. 4.1
Determining Rf values from TLC
Ex. 6.1
Cyclohexane from Cyclohexanol
Ex. 8.1
Addition of bromine to Cinnamic Acid
Ex. 10.1
Conversion of 1-butanol to 1-bromobutane
Complete Ex. 10.1
Ex. 12.1
Chlorination of 1-Chlorobutane
Ex. 13.1
IR Spectroscopy
Ex. 38.3
Synthesis of an insect repellent
Ex. 45.1, 4.3 Polymerization
Ex. 47.1
Synthesis of luminol and check-out
Ex. 1.2
Ex. 2.1
ANY CHANGES IN THE LABORATORY SCHEDULE MUST GO
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT HEAD