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Organic Chemistry I–80067 & 80854–CHEM 2211K-Fall 2009-Scott
Lecture: Sections 01 & 02: MW 12:15-1:30 PM Room 236 Sequoya
Laboratory: Section 01: T 1:40-4:30 PM Room 219 Sequoya
Section 02: W 1:40-4:30 PM Room 219 Sequoya
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduces the chemistry of organic compounds including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, monofunctional compounds and some polyfunctional compounds. Requires the illustration of techniques for synthesis, separation, purification and identification of organic compounds in the laboratory.
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Tricia L. Scott
Office: 218C Sequoya Hall
Phone: 706-272-2494
Secretary: 706-272-4440
E-mail:
Office Hours:
Monday: 3:30-6:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00-1:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM
Wednesday: 4:30-5:30 PM
Science Learning Center Hours (Seq 115):
Monday: 1:30-3:30 PM
Other hours available by appointment.
Required Course Materials:
Organic Chemistry (2nd edition) by Smith is the required text. The Study Guide/Solutions Manual is also available and recommended. The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual (7th edition) by Zubrick is required for the laboratory.
The following items are also required:
Ø safety goggles or glasses
Ø A scientific calculator
Ø A permanent bound notebook
LECTURE:
The lecture will cover primarily materials from Chapter 1-12 of the text, as well as any other material presented during class or assigned by the instructor. PowerPoint slides of lectures may be downloaded from GeorgiaVIEW.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance in lecture will NOT be used directly in determination of your grade for this course. However, if your absence causes you to miss an exam, quiz, or in-class assignment, you will receive a grade of zero for that exam, quiz, or in-class assignment. There will be NO makeup quizzes given. Only one lowest quiz score will be dropped. Makeup of missed in-class assignments may be allowed with a valid excuse. No assignments will be accepted after the instructor has graded and returned papers.
There will be NO makeup exams. The final exam grade will be used to replace the lowest regular exam grade and therefore can be counted twice. If the final exam grade is the lowest exam grade, then the final exam grade will be counted once and no regular exam grade will be replaced. The final exam grade can be used to replace a zero for a missed exam. Only one missed exam score may be replaced by the final exam. All other missed exams will result in a grade of zero.
Any alleged errors in the grading of any exam, quiz, or assignment must be brought to the attention of the instructor within one week of the return of that exam, quiz, or assignment.
Academic Honesty:
Acts which violate the academic integrity policy (e.g., cheating, plagiarism, etc.) of the college will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of “F” for the course and referral to the disciplinary committee. Calculators will be used in course work. If your calculator is programmable, the instructor may reserve the right to inspect or erase any and all programs prior to taking an exam or quiz.
GRADING:
Final letter grades will be based on four regular exams, a cumulative final exam, quizzes, in-class assignments, and the laboratory. Quizzes may or may not be announced ahead of time, so come to class prepared!
Your final grade will be determined according to the percentages:
Regular Exams – 40%
Final Exam – 20%
Quizzes and In-class assignments – 20%
Laboratory – 20%
I will NOT send grades by e-mail or phone. You must see me in person at my office to discuss any grades. Some grades such as the final exam grade and final course average will be posted on GeorgiaVIEW.
Grading scale:
90% or better A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
59% or below F
LABORATORY:
The laboratory is an integral part of any chemistry course. You MUST observe ALL Safety Rules at all times. No one will perform an experiment without goggles unless no chemicals are involved. Sandals or any open-toed shoes are NOT permitted to be worn in the laboratory unless no chemicals are involved. The instructor will emphasize any special safety precautions in the pre-lab introduction. Lab handouts may be downloaded from GeorgiaVIEW. You should read the assigned lab handout and chapters in Zubrick BEFORE coming to lab (See Laboratory Schedule).
Final laboratory grades are based on the Laboratory Experiment Reports (70%), Laboratory Notebook (20%), and Courtesy Points (10%). You MUST attend an experiment in order to get credit for its report. Some reports will consist of completing pages from the lab handouts; others will require writing a formal lab report. The lowest lab report score will be dropped (and thus can cover one absence). Any additional absences will result in a grade of zero for that experiment report. A 10% penalty will be assessed on all late laboratory reports, with an additional 10% deduction for each additional week the report is late.
You MUST bring your notebook to lab everyday and have the instructor date and initial each experiment at the end of lab to get credit for notebook entries. Notebooks will also be collected periodically for grading. One lowest notebook entry grade will be dropped and can cover one absence.
Courtesy points are yours to keep or lose. Everyone starts the semester with 25 points. Ways in which you may lose some of these points include not following safety rules (especially goggles), not returning any borrowed equipment, not cleaning up after the experiment, not contributing to any group or partner work, and being late for lab.
CELL PHONE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY:
The use of cell phones or any other electronic communication devices during any lecture or exam is prohibited. Cell phones must be turned off or switched to silent mode. If an emergency situation exists, cell phone use may be permitted only with prior permission from the instructor. The use of cell phones or other prohibited devices during class will be reason for dismissal from the class that day. Any exam, quiz, or assignment missed due to dismissal from class will result in a grade of zero.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE: The last day to drop this class without penalty is Monday, October 26, 2009. You will be assigned a grade of W. After this date, withdrawal without penalty is permitted only in cases of extreme hardship as determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs; otherwise a grade of WF will be issued. The proper form for withdrawing from all classes at the college after the official drop/add period but before the published withdrawal date is the Schedule Adjustment Form. Students who are assigned to the Academic Advising Center for advisement must meet with an advisor or staff member at the Academic Advising Center (107 Liberal Arts Building) to initiate the withdrawal process. All other students must meet with a staff member or advisor at the Office of Academic Resources in the Pope Student Center to initiate the withdrawal process. After meeting with the staff member or advisor, all students will then finalize the withdrawal process in the Financial Aid Office. Students who fail to complete the official drop/withdrawal procedure will receive the grade of F. Withdrawal from class is a student responsibility. The grade of W counts as hours attempted for the purposes of financial aid.
Disability Statement
Students with disabilities or special needs are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services in Academic Resources. In order to make an appointment to obtain information on the process for qualifying for accommodations, the student must contact the Coordinator of Disability Support Services.
Contact information:
Andrea Roberson
Pope Student Center, lower level
706/272-2524
Workforce Development
If a student receiving aid administered by the DSC Workforce Development Department drops this class or completely withdraws from the College, the Schedule Adjustment Form must be taken to the Workforce Development Office located in Room 112 of the Technical Education Building. The Office is open on the following schedule:
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. The office phone number is 272-2635.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR CHEM 2211K Fall 2009
Week of / Monday / Wednesday / Tuesday or Wednesday LabAugust 17 / Chapter 1: Structure & Bonding / Chapter 1: Structure & Bonding / Check-in and Safety
Zubrick – chapters 1, 2
August 24 / Chapter 2: Acids & Bases / Chapter 2: Acids & Bases / Melting Point Determination
Zubrick – chapter 12
August 31 / Chapter 3: Introduction to Organic Molecules and Functional Groups / Chapter 3: Introduction to Organic Molecules and Functional Groups / Distillation of a Mixture
Zubrick – chapters 20 & 21
September 7 / Labor Day – No Class / Exam 1 / No Lab
September 14 / Chapter 4: Alkanes / Chapter 4: Alkanes / Recrystallization
Zubrick – chapter 13
September 21 / Chapter 5: Stereochemistry / Chapter 5: Stereochemistry / Spartan Molecular Modeling Lab: Conformations
September 28 / Chapter 6: Understanding Organic Reactions / Chapter 6: Understanding Organic Reactions / Extraction of Caffeine
Zubrick – chapter 15 and 16
October 5 / Exam II / Chapter 7: Alkyl Halides and Nucleophilic Substitution / Extraction of Caffeine - Continued
October 12 / Chapter 7: Alkyl Halides and Nucleophilic Substitution / Chapter 8: Alkyl Halides and Elimination Reactions / TLC of Analgesics
Zubrick – chapter 28
October 19 / Chapter 8: Alkyl Halides and Elimination Reactions / Chapter 9: Alcohols, Ethers, and Epoxides / Synthesis of Aspirin
October 26 / Chapter 9: Alcohols, Ethers, and Epoxides / Chapter 9: Alcohols, Ethers, and Epoxides / Dehydration of Cyclohexanol
November 2 / Exam III / Chapter 10: Alkenes / T-Butyl Alcohol Substitution
November 9 / Chapter 10: Alkenes / Chapter 10: Alkenes / Preparation of Soap
November 16 / Chapter 11: Alkynes / Chapter 11: Alkynes / TBA & Check-out
November 23 / Chapter 12: Oxidation and Reduction / Thanksgiving Holiday – No Class
November 30 / Chapter 12: Oxidation and Reduction / Exam IV
Last Day of Class
December 7 / Final Exam (Wednesday, Dec. 9)
10-30 am – 12:30 pm