Organic Chemistry 3113

Spring 2007

Organic Chemistry: CHEM 3113 – 001, CHEM 3113 – 002

Times: MWF 9:00 - 9:50 am, MWF 11:00 - 11:50 am

Place: Lab Science East 218

Prerequisites: General Chemistry 1013, 1011 & 1023, 1021 & Organic Chemistry 3103

Contact Hours: 3 Hours

Ellis Benjamin, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry and Physics

Office: 102A

Email:

Phone: 870-972-3268 (Office)

Office Hours: 1:00 – 4:00 Monday & Tuesday

Book:

McMurry, John. Organic Chemistry. Seventh Edition. Thompson (Brooks/Cole) Belmont, CA. 2008.

Powerpoints and Syllabus can be downloaded at:

Course Description: The study of the nomenclature, bonding, preparations and reactions of compounds of carbon, including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, alcohols, and ethers.

Outline: The outline of Organic Chemistry 3013 will be the following.There will be 6 exams with lowest exam being dropped. Each exam will account for 100 points each totaling 500 points. There will be 5 quizzes for 5 points each. Each exam will examine your knowledge of important points that will be found on the upcoming exam. Attendance is necessary for proper progression in the class and will count for 25 points. Homework problems will be assigned however will not be collected. Problems similar to those found in the homework, will be seen in both quizzes and exams. Excused absences will be makeup quizzes the next class period and exams will be scheduled as soon as possible. Makeup exams and quizzes will be different than those given to the regular class however will not be more difficult. Unexcused absences will be judged on a case by case basis to determine if a makeup is warranted.This includes inclement weather. University policy will be followed for students with disabilities. Cheating is unacceptable in all instances and will be punished fully. If your progression in this class is unsatisfactory then a warning letter will be sent to you via email on 11-14-2007, before the last day to drop.

Grade Breakdown:

5 exams count with the lowest exam being dropped. (500 points)

7 quizzes each one counts for 5 points. (35 points)

Class Attendance. (25 points)

Grade Total: 560 points

Jan 14 Organic Chemistry I Review

Jan 16-23 NMR (Chapter 13)

Jan 25-28 UV-Vis (Chapter 14)

Jan 30 Benzene and Aromaticity (Chapter 15)

Feb 4-8 Chemistry of Benzenes (Chapter 16)

Feb 11-13 Alcohols and Phenols (Chapter 17)

Feb 15 Ether and Epoxides (Chapter 18)

Feb 20-22 Aldehydes and Ketones (Chapter 19)

Feb 25 Carboxylic Acids and Nitriles (Chapter 19)

Feb 27-29 Carboxylic Derivatives (Chapter 20)

Mar 5 Carbonyl Alpha-Substitution (Chapter 22)

Mar 7-10 Carbonyl Condensation (Chapter 23)

Mar 12-26 Amines and Heterocylces (Chapter 24)

Mar 31-Apr 4 Nucleic Acids (Chapter 25)

Apr 7-11 Amino Acids, Peptides, Proteins(Chapter 26)

Apr 14-16 Carbohydrates (Chapter 27)

Apr 18 Lipds (Chapter 28)

Quizzes

Jan 25 - Quiz 1 (NMR)

Feb 11 - Quiz 2 (Benzenes)

Feb 15 - Quiz 3 (Alcohols and Phenols)

Feb 25 - Quiz 4 (Aldehyde and Ketones)

Mar 12 - Quiz 5 (Carbonyl - Chapters 22 and 23)

Apr 7 - Quiz 6 (Nucleic Acids)

Apr 14 - Quiz 7 (Amino Acids)

Exams

Feb 1 - Exam 1 Chapter 13, 14, 15

Feb 18 - Exam 2 Chapter 16, 17, 18

Mar 3 - Exam 3 Chapter 19, 20, 21

Mar 28 - Exam 4 Chapter 22, 23, 24

Apr 21 - Exam 5 Chapter 25, 26, 27, 28

Apr 25 - Exam 6 FINAL EXAM