UCC/UGC/YCC
Proposal for Course Change
FAST TRACK
(Select if this will be a fast track item. Refer to UCC or UGC Fast Track Policy for eligibility)
1. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?:
Fall 2013
See effective dates calendar.
2. College:
CEFNS
4. Current course subject and number:
3. Academic Unit:
Chemistry
CHM 238L
5. Current title, description and units. Cut and
(www4.nau.edu/aio/AcademicCatalog/academiccatalogs.htm)
Bold the proposed changes in this column to
differentiate from what is not changing, and
Bold with strikethrough what is being
deleted.
CHM 238L GENERAL ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY II LAB (2)
Advanced work in chemical synthesis, use of
the chemical literature, and the elucidation of
product structures by spectroscopic
methods. 6 hrs. lab. Letter grade
only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CHM
235 and CHM 235L and Prerequisite or
Corequisite: CHM 238
CHM 238L GENERAL ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY II LAB (2) (1)
Advanced work in chemical synthesis, use of
the chemical literature, and the elucidation
of product structures by spectroscopic
methods. 6 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade
only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CHM
235 and CHM 235L and Prerequisite or Co
requisite: CHM 238
paste, in its entirety, from the current on-line
academic catalog*.
*if there has been a previously approved UCC/UGC/YCC
change since the last catalog year, please copy the
approved text from the proposal form into this field.
6. Is this course in any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis or concentration)?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact and attach written responses from the affected academic units
prior to college curricular submission.
BS Chemistry, BS Environmental Science; Chemistry Emphasis, BSED Secondary Ed;
Chemistry, BS Biology (elective), BS Biomedical Science (elective). See attached.
7. Is there a related plan or sub plan change proposal being submitted?
Yes
No
If no, explain.
8. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
If yes, note the units specific to each component in the course description above.
No
9. Is there a course fee?
No
Yes
10. Justification for course change.
We are proposing to reduce CHM 238L (Organic Lab II) from 2 units to 1 unit. This change is
proposed for several reasons: (a) most students who take CHM 238L are not chemistry
majors and do not need the extra unit, (2) increased faculty workloads make it difficult to
staff a 2-unit lab, (c) medical school requires only a one-unit lab, and (d) most other
institutions offer only a 1-unit lab.
IN THE FOLLOWING SECTION, COMPLETE ONLY WHAT IS CHANGING
If the changes included in this proposal are significant, attach copies of original and
proposed syllabi
CURRENT
Current course subject and number
PROPOSED
Proposed course subject and number
Current number of units
2
Current short course title
Proposed number of units
1
Proposed short course title (max 30 characters)
Current long course title
Proposed long course title (max 100 characters)
Current grading option
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Current repeat for additional units
Proposed grading option
letter grade
pass/fail
or both
Proposed repeat for additional units
Current max number of units
Proposed max number of units
Current prerequisite
Proposed prerequisite
Current co-requisite
Proposed co-requisite
Current co-convene with
Proposed co-convene with
Current cross list with
Proposed cross list with
Answer 11-15 for UCC/YCC only:
11. Is this course an approved Liberal Studies or Diversity course?
If yes, select all that apply. Liberal Studies
Diversity
Yes
Both
No
12. Do you want to remove the Liberal Studies or Diversity designation?
If yes, select all that apply. Liberal Studies
Diversity
Yes
No
Yes
No
14. Is the course a Common Course as defined by your Articulation Task Force? Yes
No
15. Is this course a Shared Unique Numbering (SUN) course?
No
13. Is this course listed in the Course Equivalency Guide?
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Both
Yes
09/13/2012
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/ Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC/YCC Approval
Approved as submitted:
Date
Yes
No
Approved as modified: Yes
No
From: Maribeth Watwood
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 3:13 PM
To: Marin Sands Robinson
Cc: Teresa Del Vecchio Lane
Subject: RE: 1 unit CHM 238L
Marin,
That change is perfectly fine with us – Thank you for checking. We support the change.
Best wishes,
Maribeth
Maribeth Watwood, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Biological Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5640
From: Marin Sands Robinson
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2012 2:18 PM
To: Maribeth Watwood
Subject: 1 unit CHM 238L
Hi Maribeth,
Beginning in Fall 2013, chemistry is proposing to reduce Advanced Organic Lab, CHM 238L, from 2 units
to 1 unit. For the curriculum committee, we will need a short email from you stating that you support this
change. CHM 238L is currently listed in two of your plans as an option for “up to 6 units of non-BIO prefix
courses” (see below). You can probably just leave it this way. We do recommend, however, that your
advisors make it clear to pre-meds that medical school does require CHM 238L, especially now that it is 1
unit and not 2.
B.S. Biomedical Sciences

Up to six units of non-BIO prefix courses from: CHM 238L, 461, 462; NTS 256; PHI 332
B.S. Biology
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up to 6 units of non-BIO prefix courses from the following (lots of options): CHM 238L, 320/320L,
360L, 440, 461, 462C, 560
Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks,
Marin
From: Scott Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:48 PM
To: Marin Sands Robinson
Cc: Stuart S Galland; Michael Ort; Nancy Johnson; Roderic Alan Parnell; Angie Moline; Erik Nielsen; Scott Anderson
Subject: RE: 238L
Marin, If you feel this won't necessarily impact the student experience I support you on this one.
I am sure that we can find an additional credit hour somewhere for our students. Thanks for the
heads up. Scott
R. SCOTT ANDERSON
Professor of Paleoecology & Program Chair of Environmental Sciences
School of Earth Sciences & Environmental Sustainability
Building 19, Room 119 (Box 5694)
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011
From: Marin Sands Robinson
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:26 PM
To: Scott Anderson
Cc: Stuart S Galland
Subject: 238L
Hi Scott,
We are proposing to reduce our two-unit second-semester organic chemistry lab (CHM 238L) from 2 units (6 contact
hours per week) two one unit (3 hours per week). We are doing this for staffing reasons and because most students
taking CHM 238L are biology majors and do not need the in-depth organic lab experience. Students will still have 2
units of organic lab (CHM 235L and 238L), which is what most schools offer.
Because this affects the ENV-CHM emphasis degree, we will need an email of support from you. Let me know if you
have questions, and thanks!
Cheers,
Marin
Chemistry Emphasis (43 units- reduced to 42):
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CHM 235/235L, 238/238L, 320/320L, 341, 425C/425L (22 units, reduced to 21 units)
ENV 430 (3 units)
MAT 136 and 137 (8 units)
PHY 161 and 262 (7 units)
(PHY 262L is not required)
One additional upper-division ENV course (3 units)
Dr. Marin S. Robinson
Professor and Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHM 122)
PO Box 5698
S. Beaver Street
Bldg 20, Room 125
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5698
928.523.6295 (ph)
928.523.8111 (fax)
EXISTING SYLLABUS (2 UNITS)
College of Engineering, Forestry & Natural Sciences
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
CHM 238L-A, Organic Chemistry Lab II
Spring 2010
Course Number 4976
9:35 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. TuTh, SLF 205 (Bldg 17)
Instructor:
Dr. Cindy C. Browder
Office:
CHM 120 (Bldg 20)
email: cindy.browder@nau.edu
Office Hours:
W 11:15 – 1:15, Th
1:00 – 2:00
Phone: 523-9062
website: https://vista.nau.edu/webct/logon/31076871582041
TA:
Joshua Ohland
email: jto3@nau.edu
phone:
928-707-2464
Prerequisite:
CHM 235 & 235L
Course
Materials:
1. Chemical Education Resources Course Pak (required).
2. Indirectly or non-vented goggles (required).
3. Laboratory Notebook (required).
Course
Objectives:
Advanced work in organic synthesis; use of the chemical literature; and the elucidation of organic
structures by spectroscopic methods.
Corequisite: CHM 238
GRADING CRITERIA
Post Labs:
Post-labs will be due no later than the Friday the week after the completion of the experiment (see the
laboratory schedule for specific dates). The specific details for each Post-Lab will be discussed at the
beginning of the experiment. There will be a total of 5 post-labs worth 50 points each.
Lab Reports:
In addition to the post-labs, there will be a total of 6 lab reports due. All lab reports will be due two
Mondays after the completion of the experiment (see the laboratory schedule for specific dates). You
will be given separate, specific guidelines for writing lab reports. Each lab report will be worth 100
points.
Literature
Search:
Students will be required to complete a literature search of an assigned subject and/or chemical
compound. Details of the project will be discussed later in the semester.
Attendance:
Attendance is required and you must complete all labs. There will be no make-up labs. One lab
missed for legitimate reasons (e.g. trips sponsored by the university) will be factored out of your
grade only if the instructor or TA was notified before the absence. Please note that a medical or dental
appointment is not an acceptable reason for missing a lab except in case of an emergency. In case of
an emergency, you must provide written proof of for any absence (e.g. a signed note from a
physician).
Late Work:
You will lose 5% of the points for the assignment per day late.
Maximum
Possible Points:
Post-Labs
(5 x 50 pts each)
250 pts
Lab Reports
(6 x 100 pts each)
600 pts
Lab Notebook (collected on 4/15)
100 pts
Lab Performance
350 pts
Total: 1300 pts
Grade for the
Course:
A = 100% - 90%
B = 89% - 80%
C = 79% - 70%
D = 69% - 60%
F = 59% - 0%
Laboratory
Performance:
(1300 - 1170 pts)
(1169 - 1040 pts)
(1039 - 910 pts)
(909 - 780 pts)
(779 - 0 pts)
Laboratory performance will be evaluated in the following areas and in the following priority: lab
safety,
preparedness, technical skills, and cleanliness. More details will be given in class.
Dropping This: The deadline to drop/delete this course is Friday, February 5, 2009. The deadline to drop with a “W”
is
Course:
Friday, March 12, 2009. If you drop the lab, your locker drawer must be checked out and keys
returned during your normal lab section before Reading Week. The penalty for not checking your
locker is $20 for each key not returned, and $30 for the clean-up charge. You will also be billed for any
broken or missing equipment or glassware. Remember that a drop/add for this course is not
complete until you have it processed through the Registrar’s office.
Laboratory Schedule:
Expt. #
Dates
Report type
Due Date
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1/12 – 1/14
Check-in
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707
1/19 – 1/21
Separating a Mixture of Biphenyl, Benzhydrol, and
Benzophenone by Thin Layer Chromatography
Post-lab
1/29
708
1/26 – 1/28
Separating Ferrocene and Acetylferrocene by Adsorption
Column Chromatography (dry-pack method)
Post-lab
2/5
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2/4
Literature Search
Post-lab
day of lab
711
2/9 – 2/11
Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (NMR) to
Identify an Unknown Compound
Post-lab
2/19
717
2/16 – 2/18
The Diels-Alder Reaction of Anthracene with Maleic
Anhydride
Lab Report
3/1
715
2/23 – 2/25
Reducing Benzil using Sodium Borohydride
Lab Report
3/8
718
3/2 – 3/4
Nucleophilic Addition to Carbonyl: Grignard Reaction with
an Aldehyde
Lab Report
3/22
3/9 – 3/11
Friedel-Crafts Acylation: Synthesis of 4-Methoxyacetophenone
Lab Report
3/29
723
Experiment Title
721
3/30 – 4/1
The Wittig Reaction: Synthesis of trans-9-(2-phenylethenyl)anthracene
Lab Report
4/12
720
4/6 – 4/8
The Aldol Condensation: Synthesis of Dibenzalacetone
Lab Report
4/19
731
4/13 – 4/15
Post-lab
4/15
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4/20
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Luminol Synthesis and Chemiluminescence
Check-out
PROPOSED SYLLABUS (1 UNIT)
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
CHM 238L
GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II – 1 CREDIT
FALL 2012
WEDNESDAY 1:50 – 4:50 PM
1 CREDIT (3 HOURS)
Instructor
Information
Dr. Cindy C. Browder
Bldg 20, Rm 120
cindy.browder@nau.edu
928-523-9062
Office hours TWTh 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
TA Information
Kellan Finney
kbf8@nau.edu
970-275-3918
Course prerequisites
Prerequisite: CHM 235 and CHM 235L and Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 238. Cannot be taken for
credit if credit has been earned for CHM 238L.
Course description
Advanced work in chemical synthesis and the elucidation of product structures by spectroscopic methods.
Emphasis will be on synthesis, purification, and analysis techniques. Chemistry structure drawing and
spectra processing software will be utilized.
Student Learning Expectations/Outcomes for this Course
Expand on skills and techniques from CHM 235L, including distillation, crystallization, chromatography
(preparative and analytical), standard organic synthesis techniques, and characterization of organic
compounds through physical properties and NMR. Maintenence of a proper and detailed laboratory
notebook is required. Using professional tools (chemical structure drawing and spectra processing software)
is necessary for presentation and analysis of results, including preparation of laboratory reports.
Course structure/approach
Laboratory course. Students will work individually to demonstrate mastery of laboratory skills as well as
proficiency in synthesis, purification, and product characterization. Assessments will also require
proficiency in keeping laboratory records (laboratory notebook), chemical structure drawing, and spectra
processing.
Textbook and required materials
Chemical Education Resources Course Pak
Indirectly or non-vented goggles
Laboratory Notebook
Recommended optional materials
Lab coat or apron
Organic Chemistry 10th Ed., Solomons and Fryhle,
or comparable text
Molecular model kit
Course outline
All experiments are to be carried out during the scheduled week. No make-up labs are allowed.
Date
Laboratory work
8/29
Check-in; Safety/orientation; Lab/drawer prep
9/5
TECH 707: Separating a Mixture of Biphenyl, Benzhydrol, and
Benzophenone by Thin Layer Chromatography
9/12
TECH 708: Separating Ferrocene and Acetylferrocene by Adsorption
Column Chromatography (dry-pack method)
TLC report due, 50 points
9/19
SYNT 718: Nucleophilic Addition to Carbonyl: Grignard Reaction
with an Aldehyde
Chromatography report, 50 points
9/26
SYNT 718: Grignard Reaction with an Aldehyde (continued)
NMR Processing
10/3
The Friedel-Crafts Reaction: Acetylation of Ferrocene
Grignard report, 100 points
10/10
The Friedel-Crafts Reaction (continued)
Solid-phase Photochemistry
Notebooks due at end of lab period
10/17
No lab
10/24
Solid-phase Photochemistry (continued)
Experiment 31: Chiral Reduction of Ethyl Acetoacetate
Friedel-Crafts report, 50 points
10/31
Experiment 31: Chiral Reduction of Ethyl Acetoacetate (continued)
Photochemistry report, 100 points
11/7
SYNT 721: The Wittig Reaction: Synthesis of trans-9-(2phenylethenyl)-anthracene
Yeast report, 100 points
11/14
SYNT0731: Luminol Synthesis and Chemiluminescence
Wittig report, 100 points
11/21
Thanksgiving – no lab
11/28
SYNT0731: Luminol Synthesis and Chemiluminescence (continued)
Luminol report, 50 points
12/5
Final exam and Check-out
Notebook due
Final exam
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Assignment(s) due
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
Methods of Assessment
 Students will be graded based on their notebooks, post-lab reports, and laboratory performance.
 Notebook guidelines are provided in a separate handout, and specific requirements for each
experiment will be discussed in the lab lecture preceding each experiment. Notebooks will be
checked daily and collected twice during the semester. Each submission is worth 50 points.
 The details for each report will be discussed at the beginning of each experiment as well. The
point value of each report varies, and all reports will total 600 points.
 A portion of the grade will also be based on laboratory performance. Laboratory performance
will be evaluated in the following areas and in the following priority: lab safety, preparedness,
technical skills, and cleanliness. More details will be given in class.
 A final exam over laboratory concepts will be given in the last week of the lab. This exam will
cover a variety of laboratory concepts, including questions on the use of various laboratory
techniques and the interpretation of data (TLC, NMR, etc.).
Timeline for Assessment
For all labs, experiments must be carried out during the week designated in the course outline. Lab
assignments for these experiments are due one week from the completion of the experiment, as
indicated in the course schedule. Notebook submission dates are also listed in the course schedule.
The final exam will be given at the start of the laboratory period on the scheduled date.
Grading System
Maximum
Possible Points
Post-Labs (50-100 pts each)
Lab Notebook (2 x 50 pts each)
Lab Exam
Lab Performance
Total:
Grade for the
Course:
A
B
C
D
F
=
=
=
=
=
600 pts
100 pts
100 pts
200 pts
1000 pts
100% - 90% (900 - 1000 pts)
89% - 80% (800 - 899 pts)
79% - 70% (700 - 799 pts)
69% - 60% (600 - 699 pts)
59% - 0% (<600 pts)
Course policies
Attendance
Attendance is required and you must complete all labs during the week in which they are scheduled.
There will be no make-up labs. One lab missed for legitimate reasons (e.g. trips sponsored by the
university) will be factored out of your grade only if the instructor or TA was notified before the
absence. Please note that a medical or dental appointment is not an acceptable reason for missing a
lab except in case of an emergency. In case of an emergency, you must provide written proof of for
any absence (e.g. a signed note from a physician).
Late Work
You will lose 5% of the points for the assignment per day late.
Laboratory Safety and Lab Performance Contract
The hazards encountered in CHM 299L are significantly higher than those encountered in other
laboratory courses. You must be aware of safety hazards associated with each experiment before
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you begin work and do a risk assessment. Read the experiment and review MSDS safety
information on hazardous chemicals before starting each experiment. The safety and introductory
exercises handed out on the first day of lab must be completed, signed, and turned in to your TA
along with a “Lab Performance Contract” before you will be allowed to begin experimental work.
Students with known conditions (i.e. respiratory problems, allergies, pregnancy, etc.) should
consult the instructor for special precautions.
Laboratory Lockers (Drawers)
Students will be assigned a Laboratory Locker on the first day of lab. It is your responsibility to
maintain the locker and the equipment within it so that it is ready to use at the start of each lab
period. After the check-in day, any locker equipment that is missing, broken, or otherwise
unusable must be replaced at the stockroom window. Students may be billed and/or lose
performance points for excessive loss or breakage of equipment, or for accumulating surplus
equipment in their drawers.
Laboratory and Glassware Cleaning
Students are responsible for the cleanliness of their assigned drawer, hood space, bench space, and
all common use areas (dispensing / waste hoods, balance area, etc.) At the end of each lab, hoods
and benches must be wiped down with a damp sponge. Glassware should be cleaned with Simple
Green and water – not acetone. Consult your instructor and/or TA if this is not a sufficient
cleaning process.
Dropping This Course
The deadline to drop/delete this course is Thursday, September 6, 2012. The deadline to drop with
a “W” is Friday, October 26, 2012. If you drop the lab, your drawer must be checked out and keys
returned during your normal lab section before the last class meeting. You will be billed a $30 cleanup charge if you fail to check out of your drawer, in addition to the costs for any broken or missing
equipment or glassware.
Remember that a drop/add for this course is not complete until you have it processed through the
Registrar’s office.
University Closure
In the unlikely event of an unanticipated university closure, experiments will be rescheduled at the
instructor’s discretion.
Academic dishonesty
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry strictly enforces the University’s policy on academic
dishonesty. Fabrication or falsification of data, or using another student’s unknown, unknown number,
data, or results are examples of academic dishonesty. Plagiarism, including using information from
another student on a laboratory report, is also academic dishonesty. If you use information from a
published source (such as the lab manual), be sure to cite that source in your report; otherwise it will be
considered plagiarism.
Any incident of academic dishonesty will result in a zero on the assignment without an opportunity
to improve the score. Subsequent infractions will result in dismissal from the laboratory and a grade of F
for the course. Incidents involving students with a department or university record of academic
dishonesty will result in dismissal from the laboratory, a F in the course with no opportunity to repeat the
course or improve the grade, and possible expulsion from the University.
University policies
Information on the Safe Working and Learning Environment, Students with Disabilities, Institutional
Review Board, and Academic Integrity policies can be found at
http://www4.nau.edu/avpaa/UCCPolicy/plcystmt.html.
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