RATIONALE
Organic Chemistry has traditionally been the study of the Chemistry of living organisms. In 1872 an organic compound was synthesized for the first time in a laboratory. Since that first synthesis, organic chemistry has focused on two main areas, synthetic organic chemistry and Organic Chemistry of living tissue. These two focuses have advanced industrial chemistry and chemistry as applied in the medical science fields. The study of organic chemistry is essential for those who aspire in the fields of industry and medicine. Polymer science, the petrochemical industry, textiles, and adhesives, resins, and dyes are major accomplishments stimulated by organic chemistry. The Pharmaceutical industry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and the various medical fields including the areas of Chiropractic Science require a basic knowledge of Organic Chemistry.
Organic Chemistry is the study of the physical and chemical properties of Organic compounds. Two views will be employed in the course. The macro-scopic view of what is observed in the laboratory and the sub-microscopic view at the molecular level. Organic compounds will be classified into families, and the physical and chemical properties of each family will be discussed as well as the naming of the members of the family. Major chemical reactions associated with each family will be the main focus. Organic reactions will be viewed for their synthetic value, and Mechanistic Theory of Reactions and Structural Theory will be applied. Initially, the class will review basic concepts of molecular structure, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, electronic and atomic structure, and acid-base chemistry. The chemistry of the Alkane, Alkene, and Alkyne families will be a main focus in the first semester. The value of stereochemical isomers will be stressed including conformational, geometrical, and optical isomers.
This Organic Chemistry course requires a basic understanding of the principles of General Chemistry. Consequently, the successful completion of General Chemistry I & II (CHE 111/112) or their equivalent is required. Corequisite: CHE 211-L
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
Classroom Lecture will be supplemented with discussion and small-group work. Transparencies and other visuals will be used as needed. Collaborative efforts among students as well as the formation of study groups will be encouraged. The instructor recommends the use of molecular model kits. Members of a study group are encouraged to share in the purchasing of a molecular model kit.
The chapters to be covered for the first semester will come from Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Fourth Edition by Solomon
The chapters to be covered will be:
The following learning activities will help the student accomplish the course and chapter behavioral objectives:
Students are held to standards similar to those found in the workplace. The assignments should be completed on time and reflect a willingness to learn. The following will evaluate the attainment of the course and chapter objectives:
Students are expected to attend all lecture and lab classes. Attendance will be taken by the instructor and lab personnel. Attendance will impact upon the final course grade only if the grade is marginal. If the grade is marginal then a good attendance record could be sufficient to impact favorably on the final course grade. For example, if the course grade is 89 then a good attendance record would promote that grade to an "A". A poor attendance record could decide the grade to be a "B".
If you are unable to complete this course, you must withdraw from the course. It is a formal procedure which you must initiate. The instructor cannot do it for you. You may initiate withdrawal procedures at either the Admissions Office or the Counseling Office. If you stop working on your assignments and do not withdraw by the withdrawal date (See Class Schedule for the semester enrolled), you will receive a performance grade of an "F".
If you are unable to complete the course work for some reason having to do with your place of employment or due to illness in the family, please talk with your instructor as soon as you are aware of the situation. Students often drop courses when help is available that should enable them to continue. Please talk with your instructor first if you feel a need to withdraw. It is possible to receive a contractual "I" grade which can be completed within one semester after the contractual agreement has been signed by both the instructor and the student.
If you have any concerns or questions that come up during this course, please contact the instructor first in order to discuss your concerns or questions.
if you officially drop the course prior to the census/efund date (usually defined as the completion of 15% of the course instruction), the course will not appear on your transcript. if you drop after the census/efund date but before the course withdrawal date (usually defined as the completion of 75% of the course instruction), a "w" will appear on your transcript. students enrolled in the course after the withdrawal date will receive an evaluative grade ("a" through "f", or "p"). census/efund dates and other data relevant to cmc courses are specified in the semester bulletin.
* "P" - Pass/Fail: This grading system is available for all classes. The instructor is to give a "P" grade if the student performs at or better than the class standard for a "C" grade. Students performing below this standard must be given an "F" grade. Any student pursuing a degree should check with his/her advisor prior to selecting this option.
** "W" - Withdrawal: A "W" is assigned if the student officially withdraws (drops) from the course after the census/refund date and on or before the Withdrawal date.
*** "AW" - Administrative Withdrawal: If the student is withdrawn from the course by the faculty member or other college administrator on or before the Withdrawal date, a grade of "AW" is assigned for the course.
**** "AU" - Audit: The "AU" grade is given to students electing to audit the course. All courses are available for audit registration. Students must indicate to the instructor by the census date that they are registered as an audit student. The "AU" indicates only that the student is registered for the class. He/she is not required to attend the class nor be evaluated and is not required to take exams or submit papers, etc. Consequently, the student does not receive credit for the audited course.
***** "I" - Incomplete: An "I" indicates that the course objectives are not yet fulfilled. It is the responsibility of the student to request, if needed, the assignment of an incomplete grade. the instructor's decision to authorize or not authorize an incomplete grade is final. Arrangement for the completion of the course must be made with the instructor prior to the assignment of the "I" grade. This agreement must be written on an Incomplete Course Form. The instructor may allow up to one semester for the student to complete missing requirements. "I" grades not changed by the end of the following semester will automatically become failing grades ("F").
***** "NG" - No Grade: Occasionally, emergencies cause an instructor to be delayed in reporting grades for a course which has been completed. While awaiting the reporting of grades, the temporary grade of "NG" is assigned.
If any student feels he/she may need an accommodation for a disability or special need, contact the instructor.
Communication skills: (writing, reading, and speaking)
Short written essays on assigned questions, in-class discussions, and lab reports will demonstrate proficiency in these skills.
Mathematical and scientific reasoning skills: Short written essays on assigned questions, in-class discussions, and lab reports will demonstrate proficiency in these skills.
Computer literacy: A word processor, spread sheets & graphics program may be used for some of the lab reports. But this skill will not be assessed in this class.
Foreign language skills: Not assessed in this course
Learning skills: Learning skills not only involve the comprehension and mastery of the course material, but also the ability to apply knowledge, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information. Lab reports and essay questions will demonstrate mastery of these skills.
Research skills: Much of the work in this class requires some research. Short essays on assigned questions, in-class discussions, and lab reports will demonstrate proficiency.
Decision making and problem solving skills: Laboratory experiments and answering assigned questions will show proficiency in these skills.
Interpersonal & group interaction skills: Some of these skills will be applied in small group work sessions and some small group lab sessions. However, they will not be assessed in this course.
Aesthetic responsiveness: Not assessed in this class
Citizenship/social responsiveness: Not assessed in this class
Valuing: Not assessed in this class
Week 1 Introductory material (Ch. 1 & 2) 2 Exam Chapter 1 & 2; Organic Reactions(Ch. 3) 3 Organic Reactions (Ch.3) 4 Exam Chapter 3; Alkanes (Ch. 4) 5 Alkanes & Cycloalkanes(Ch. 4) 6 Exam Chapter 4; Stereochemistry (Ch. 5) 7 Stereochemistry (Ch. 5) 8 Exam Chapter 5; Substitution & Elimination Reactions (Ch.6) 9 Substitution & Elimination Reactions (Ch.6) 10 Exam Chapter 6; Alkenes & Alkynes (Ch. 7 & 8) 11 Alkenes & Alkynes (Ch. 7 & 8); Free Radical Reactions (Ch. 9) 12 Exam Chapter 7 & 8; Free Radical Reactions (Ch. 9) 13 Alcohols & Ethers (Ch. 10); Alcohols from Carbonyl Compounds (Ch.11) 14 Exam Chapter 9 & 10; Conjugated Unsaturated Systems (Ch. 12) 15 Spectroscopic Methods (Ch. 13); Review for Final 16 Final Exam (Dec. 15, 1997 2:00 - 4:50 p.m.
Peter Jeschofnig, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Colorado Mountain College
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Revised: 9/9/97
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