Department: Science
Discipline: Physical Sciences
Subject Code: CHEM
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I
Course #: 203
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a
minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
2.
4.0
3.0
4.0
Maximum Enrollment
BL: [ ]⅓ [ ]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
(Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):
In-Class Instruction: 36
Lab Instruction: 24
(It is assumed that maximum enrollments for blended courses are the same as those identified for In-Class instruction. Maximum
enrollments for Virtual Learning courses are to be 75% of In-Class instruction, as per the SGP on Maximum Class Size):
3.
Catalog Description:
Introduces the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Emphasis is on bonding,
structure, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and related thermodynamic
considerations. Methods of preparation and purification of compounds, as well as
synthesis techniques, are covered. A course fee is required. (Core C)
4.
Prerequisites: CHEM 102
5.
Corequisites:
None
Other:
None
Minimum Grade Required
C
Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
 Describe how the principals learned in previous chemistry courses are related to the
subject of organic chemistry
 Write reasonable reaction mechanisms of fundamental organic reactions
 Describe organic reaction mechanisms using the principals of thermodynamics and
kinetics
Department: Science
Discipline: Physical Sciences
Subject Code: CHEM
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I
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
6.
7.
Course #: 203
Explain the importance of organic chemistry to the subject of biological chemistry,
health related fields, and the health-care industry
Synthesize, purify, and indentify simple organic compounds
Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
Lectures
Introduction, Bonding, Structure
Alkanes, Cycloalkanes, Conformations
Alcohols and Alkyl Halides
Preparation and Reactions of Alkenes
Stereochemistry
Nucleophilic Substitution
Alkynes
Conjugation and Allylic Systems
Aromaticity and Benzylic Systems
Aromatic Compounds
Hours
4
7
4
10
3.5
4.5
2
3.5
3.5
3
Laboratory Outline
Introduction to Laboratory Safety
Thin Layer Chromatography
Solubility of Organic Compounds
Recrystallization and Melting Behavior of Pure and Impure Compounds
Extraction Methods
Simple and Fractional Distillation
Synthesis of n-Butyl Bromide
Synthesis of Cyclohexene
Identification of Optically Active Organic Compounds
Reactivities of Alkyl Halides
Synthesis of Diphenylacetylene
Hours
4
4
4
4
4
8
8
4
4
4
8
Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of
regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been
determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s
assessment management system.
8.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, BLaboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
Department: Science
Discipline: Physical Sciences
Subject Code: CHEM
Course Title: Organic Chemistry I
Course #: 203
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily
accessible to students.]
Texts
C  F.A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, Latest Edition, McGraw-Hill,
(ISBN: 0-07-290501-8)
C  F.A. Carey, Study Guide to Accompany Organic Chemistry, Latest Edition, McGraw
Hill, (ISBN: 0-07-290510-7)
C  J.R. Mohrig, et.al., Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Latest Edition, Freeman,
(ISBN: 0-03-023848-X)
Other Libraries Resources
C  Science Direct College Edition (Elsevier)
C  CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, various editions, CRC Press
C  Merck Index, various editions, Merck and Co., Inc.
9.
Prepared by Faculty Member: Daniel Clark
Date: 8/12/09
10.
Approved by Department Chairperson: Kelly Matthews
Date:
11.
Approved by Academic Division Dean: C.W. Fowler
Date: 10/22/09
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A /
B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies,
standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with
the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
12.
Director, Curriculum Compliance: Catherine A. Lencioni Date: 10/26/09
13.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Ronald R. Young
14.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 01/10/1966
15.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]: 1/19/01
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09
9/10/14: Insert Approved Max Enrollment Numbers
Date: 10/30/09