ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 307 (SECTIONS B1 AND B2)
Summer 2011
NOTE:
This lecture and the recitations associated with it are ONLY for students
enrolled in B1 and B2 sections of Chemistry 307. Students enrolled in the B3 and
B4 sections MUST attend the lecture that meets MTWThF 1:40pm and the
recitation associated with that course. The courses are taught by different
instructors, have different schedules, different exams and will be graded
separately.
Lecturer:
Dr. G. Govindarajoo, (Dr. Rajoo)
ggovinda@rci.rutgers.edu
Office hours: MW 11:20am-12:45pm MSLC 309 (3rd floor ARC building)
General:
Text Book: "Organic Chemistry" by LG Wade 7th edition (required), and
accompanying Study Guide (optional) and molecular models (optional). The
Rutgers Bookstore and NJ Books are selling the textbook package (ISBN:
055874799X) which is selling at a very competitive price, much cheaper than the
individual components. Although included in the package, WE ARE NOT
USING CLICKERS OR ONLINE HOMEWORK.
Molecular models may be used but not shared during exams. Copies of the
exam from Summer 2010 (modified) which will be used in reviews are available
on the Sakai website under resources and the MSLC reserve desk.
Exams:
There are two midterm exams: June 13 and June 27. The exams will consist of
14-15 multiple choice questions and 5-6 questions requiring written answers such
as diagrams, short written explanations, mechanisms, nomenclature or short
calculations. These exams will each be worth a maximum of 80 points; partial
credit will be given for some written responses. The final exam (ALL
MULTIPLE CHOICE) will be given on July 7th (9am-11:30am); this exam is
worth a maximum of 160 points. Five quizzes will be given throughout the term
in the recitation sections. The dates for the quizzes are June 6th, June 8th,
June 15th, June 21st, and June 29th. Quizzes will consist of 4-5 questions
requiring written answers worth a total of 16 points for each quiz; partial credit
will be given for some responses. The final grade will be determined directly
from the total points accumulated from exams and quizzes out of a possible 400
points. If you have a valid conflict with this exam or quiz schedule you must
give written notification no later than June 2nd - the excuse of that absence
is subject to approval. You MUST bring some form of photo ID to all exams
and quizzes. No calculators are allowed during exams. NOTE: If you end up
falling ill on the day of the exam, you have to make the decision if you take the
exam or not. If you decide not to take it, get a doctor’s or dean’s note to excuse
you for that absence. If you do decide to take the exam eventhough you are ill, be
prepared to accept the consequences of the score you earn if you end up with a
low score. We cannot disregard the score after the fact just because you took the
exam while you were ill.
Everyone wants extra vacation time. Unfortunately, we need every day of the summer session for
the lectures and exams. We will not grant early finals for any reason that we wouldn’t accept for
any other exam. “Family trips,” and prepaid airline tickets are not excuses that will be accepted.
If you have a trip that forces you to be away before the session ends, drop the course today.
Missed
Exam:
All exams must be taken at the scheduled times. If you fail to take an
examination or quiz for any reason, you must provide a letter of excuse from
your Dean of Students or a doctor (for a medical excuse) within 3 days of the
absence, or you will receive a score of 0 (zero) in that particular quiz or exam.
Homework:
This is a very demanding course! In order to do well, you must keep up with
the material by studying the text and lecture notes and by doing the homework
problems listed in the syllabus. When doing problems, use the study guide only
as a last resort. If you had to use the study guide to solve a problem, go back to
that problem in a couple of days and try to solve it on your own. Use the
recitation section to enhance your level of understanding. There will be some
homework problems posted on the course website that you are highly
encouraged to work on. The answers for these problems will be discussed in
recitation section. Some exam questions will be directly derived from homework
problems and recitation topics. The homework is not collected.
Reviews:
Reviews will be held after lecture on Thursdays. The material reviewed will be
from material covered during that week. We will be using the Summer 2010
exams (modified) to review the material. The Summer 2010 exams are available
at the reserve desk at the MSLC and on the course website.
Website:
We will be using sakai (URL: http://sakai.rutgers.edu/) as a classroom
management system. You should check this site regularly. If you check it now,
you will find a number of documents posted. You will need a NetID to login so
make sure that you have one for the site. If you are registered in the course and a
Rutgers Student, you will automatically be a “member” of the online class. Under
Resources on sakai, you will find copies of the Summer 2010 exams (modified),
additional questions for you to work on based on a current chapter you are
studying, keys for the exams you take etc. Under gradebook is where you will
find your quiz scores, exam scores and eventually your final grade. You can also
find the syllabus and basic information at www.rutchem.rutgers.edu. Under the
Undergrad tab, click on Summer 2011 courses. Click on the link for Chem 307.
Students with Disabilities: If you have a disability, you are urged to speak to the course
lecturer by 6/2/11 to make the necessary arrangements to support a successful
learning experience. Also, you must arrange for the course lecturer to receive a
letter from your College's Disability Concerns Coordinator (at Disability
Services (732-932-2848 or dsoffice@rci.rutgers.edu)) verifying that you have a
disability.
Religious holidays: Students have to contact Dr. Govindarajoo about potential absences due to
religious holidays by 6/2/11 in case the religious holidays coincide with days that
quizzes and exams are administered. Valid documentation (a letter from a
religious leader) MUST be provided for these potential absences.
Chemistry 307 Course Schedule
Summer 2011
Date
Chapter, Sections
Problems
5/31
Chap. 1: 1-11,
Chap. 2: 1-7, 9-14
Chap. 2/ Chap. 3: 1-9,
Chap. 2:8, Chap. 3:10-16
Chap. 3
1: 25-32, 34, 36-38, 40, 41
2: 27-30, 36-38, 40, 42-44
2: 32-35, 3: 33-38, 39a-d, 40-48
6/1
6/2
6/6
6/7
6/8
6/9
6/13
6/14
6/15
Chap. 4: 1-13, Chap. 1: 12-14 1: 42-43, 46-49, 4: 35-44, 46-48, 50, 55-56
Chap. 4: 14-16
Quiz in Recitation (Chap 1-3)
Chap. 4/Chap. 5: 1-13, 15
5: 25a-l, k-x, 26i-p, 27, 30d-h, 31d-j, 32-34
36, 38, 39ab
Chap. 5
Quiz in Recitation (Chap 3-5 (6/7 lecture))
Chap. 6: 1-21
6: 41-46a-e, 47, 53, 56, 58, 60, 63, 65, 69, 73
6/16
EXAM 1: (Chap. 1-5)
Chap. 6
Chap. 12: 1-11, Ch.13:1-14
12: 12, 14-16, 13: 33-37, 39-45, 49-51, 53
Quiz in Recitation (Chap 5-6)
Ch. 13
6/20
Chap. 7: 1-11/ Chap. 8: 1-17
6/21
Chap. 8
Quiz in Recitation (Chap 12-13)
Chap. 9: 1-10
9: 26, 27abhj, 27a-f, 30, 33a-l, 34a-j, 35
Chap 10: 1-12
10: 30-34, 38-41, 44
6/22
6/23
6/27
6/28
6/29
7: 31, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42, 43, 45ac, 46, 54, 55
8: 46, 47a-q, 48a-h, 49a-i, 50a-m, 54bc, 55ab,
58abd, 61, 64
6/30
EXAM 2 (Chap 6-9, 12, 13)
Chap. 10/ 11: 1-14
11: 39-45, 48, 53, 56
Chap. 11
Quiz in Recitation (Chap 9-10)
Chap. 14: 1-15
14: 29-34, 38
7/4
7/5
7/6
7/7
HOLIDAY
Chap. 14 / REVIEW
REVIEW
FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE (9AM-11:30AM)
NOTE: This schedule is subject to change. Any alteration in the schedule or the course content
will be announced in lecture.