PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PATERSON CAMPUS
CH 211 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
MASTERSYLLABUS 2010 – 2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
- Course Code: CH 211 sec ME1
- Course Title:Organic Chemistry I
- Prerequisites: Successful completion of General Chemistry II
- Number of Credits: 43 credits lecture; 1 credit laboratory
- Course Coordinator: Dr. Fred Safarowic
- Catalog Description
Covers the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. Major classes of reactions covered include: nucleophilic substitution, elimination, addition, free radical and polar mechanisms. Reaction intermediates and chemical synthesis are stressed. Laboratory experiments include an introduction to purification and identification techniques as well as an introduction to chemical synthesis. A laboratory science course for science, pre-professional and chemical engineering majors.
- Course Objectives
After completion of CH 211 the student should be able to:
SName compounds in the major classes of organic compounds.
SIdentify the major reaction mechanisms and reactivity patterns of functional groups.
SSynthesize simple organic molecules.
SIdentify organic structures based on IR, NMR, UV/Vis and Mass Spec data.
SUtilize standard laboratory techniques to synthesize, purify and identify organic products.
VIII. Course Outline: Lecture Schedule
UnitChapters Covered Lectures Exam Date
1 1, 2, and 3 6 TBA
24, 5 and 6 6
37, 8 and 9 7
410, 11 and 14 6
Cumulative Final Exam: TBA
IX. Required Texts and Materials
Lecture: Organic Chemistry, 7th ed.; McMurray. (Required)
Study Guide for Organic Chemistry, 7th ed.; Susan McMurry (Highly, Highly Recommended
Laboratory: Experimental Organic Chemistry; Safarowic. (Required, go to the PCCC bookstore)
Laboratory notebook with duplicate pages. (Required)
X. Methods of Evaluation: Your grade will be calculated based on the following:
4 Exams @ 12.5 % ea. 50 %
1 Final @ 20 % 20 %
Lab30%
Total 100 %
Your final grade will be calculated by totaling all of your lecture and lab points and determining a percentage. Letter grades will be assigned based on the following percentages:
>92 % = A87.9 %-85 % = B+ 76.9 % - 74.0 % = C+ 69.9 % - 65 % = D
91.9-88 % = A-84.9 %-80.0 % = B 73.9 % - 70 % = C <65 % = F
79.9 % - 77 % = B-
There will be no make-up exams given in this course for any reason. If you are unable to attend an exam, your final exam will be scaled to 300 points and your grade calculated. DO NOT ASK FOR A MAKE-UP FOR YOUR SPECIAL REASON. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS POLICY. YOU HAVE ALL THE EXAM DATES NOW SO PLAN ACCORDINGLY. No exceptions will be made for conveniently sick children, sudden work assignments or deceased relatives. Missing a second exam will result in a grade of zero for both of the exams you missed.
XI. Additional Course Policies
CELL PHONES: The possession of a cell phone during class is a violation of the PCCC Student Code of Conduct. All cell phones are to be turned off during class. Any student using a cell phone in class will be told to leave. Any student leaving to take a call will not be permitted back into the room at the instructor’s discretion. If the call is more important than class, please stay out.
EXAM POLICIES:
A. Your instructor will discuss with you the general format for the exams.
B. No scrap paper is permitted during the exam.
C. You may use no materials other than those specifically given by the instructor, a pen/pencil and a naked calculator.
D. Students may be asked to change seats at the discretion of the instructor. Do not take this personally.
E. Students may be asked to place all coats, hats, pocketbooks, bags and any other materials at the front of the room before the exam. Do not bring anything you are afraid to leave at the front of the room.
F. CELL PHONES: Any student who has possession of a cell phone during an exam will immediately have his/her exam terminated. You may not so much as take it out of your pocket.
G. Each student must have his/her own calculator. There can be no sharing of calculators during an exam and you may not use a cell phone calculator.
CHEATING: Academic integrity is covered by both the Student Code of Conduct and Science Department Policy as shown in the last page of the syllabus. Students caught cheating will generally receive a grade of “F” for the course.
ASSIGNMENTS: A number of problems located at the end of each chapter of the textbook or from other sources will be suggested by the instructor. These problems will not be collected nor will they be discussed in lecture. Chemistry must be practiced and it is suggested that you do as many problems (assigned and unassigned) as possible. Your instructor will advise you on how to obtain the solutions to these problems.
TUTORING:Tutoring for Organic Chemistry may or may not be available. See your instructor for further information.
ATTENDANCE: Attendance will be taken in both lecture and lab for financial aid purposes. There are no points for attending lecture; this is a college course and you are expected to be there. See the laboratory syllabus for policies regarding lab attendance. You may not bring your children to either lecture or lab.
LATE POLICY: Chronically late students may not be admitted to the lecture at the discretion of the instructor. Students who are late to an exam may be allowed to begin the exam but will receive no extra time. Please see the lab syllabus for late policies regarding labs.
DISABILITIES: If you have a disability and believe you need accommodations in my classroom, please see the Special Needs Councilor through the Center for Student Success. If you require testing accommodations, I must be notified in writing in advance of the test by the counselor.
INCOMPLETE GRADES: The grade of incomplete is only given at the discretion of the instructor and does not erase the work done in the course to that point. All exam and assignments dates have been provided on the first day of class. No “incomplete” grades or consideration will be given for plane flights, family reunions or any other reason. A grade of incomplete for a valid medical reason will only be granted after sufficient documentation is provided. You must attend the final and all other exams on the dates scheduled. You have the exam dates now, so plan accordingly.
REPEATING THE COURSE: Students who are repeating the course must repeat both the lecture and the laboratory.
IMPORTANT DATES: The dates for automatic withdrawl from the course and for withdrawing with the permission of the instructor are located on the PCCC website at
LAB SYLLABUS
LaboratorySchedule: (NOTE: Some exams may be moved to the lab period)
Week#ExperimentQuiz
1IRecrystallization
2IIASimple Distillation1
3IIBSteam Distillation2
4IIIACaffeine Extraction3
Melting Point Determination
5IIIBExtraction of Spinach4
IVBTLC of Spinach Extract5
6To Be Announced6
Week#ExperimentQuiz
7VGas Chromatography7
VIBUV-Vis Spectroscopy
8VIIAHydrolysis of an Alkyl Chloride8
9VIIBOxidation of an Alcohol9
10VIIIACyclohexene I10
11Cyclohexene II
12VIIIBConversation of cyclohexene to benzene11
13VIICSynthesis of 2-chloro-2-methylbutane12
14Laboratory Final
LAB QUIZZES
Each lab will begin with a short quiz. Quizzes will begin promptly at the start of class. Students will not be permitted to enter the lab after the quiz begins and will receive a grade of zero for that lab. Quizzes can cover anything in the experiment for the day or the previous experiment. Sample questions may include procedures, apparatus or background. The quizzes will account for 20% of your final grade. QUIZ SCORES WILL BE POSTED BUT THE QUIZZES WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
LAB REPORTS:
Lab reports are due one week after the completion of each lab. The format for the labs will vary and your instructor will explain what is required for each report as well as the due date. Reports must be typed in proper English. Late labs will not be accepted. Your lab reports will account for 60% of your final grade.
LAB NOTEBOOK:
Students in Organic chemistry are required to purchase and use a lab notebook. Carbon copies of each entry must be left with the instructor after each lab session. Your lab notebook will be graded for accuracy, neatness and scientific validity.
SAFETY GLASSESAND LABORATORY DRESS CODE
Chemicals in the organic laboratory are more dangerous than in general chemistry. You must wear department approved safety glasses as well as proper attire.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Waste in organic chemistry is more toxic than the chemicals used in general chemistry. Under no circumstances is any chemical to be disposed of down the sink. If in doubt about where to dispose of a chemical, check with your instructor. DO NOT GUESS!
LAB FINAL
There is a lab final at the end of Organic Chemistry I. It will cover anything we have done in the lab and will be worth 20% of your lab grade. It will be mostly short answer and will test your knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
The College’s Academic Integrity Policy is strictly enforced by the Science Department. All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the Academic Integrity Policy printed on page 25 of the 2009/2011 Academic Bulletin. The Policy clearly states that:
“All members of the academic community at Passaic County Community College must maintain a constant commitment to academic integrity. Academic integrity is central to the pursuit of education. For students at PCCC, this means maintaining the highest ethical standards in completing their academic work. By completing their academic goals with integrity and honesty, students can reflect on their efforts with pride in their accomplishments.”
The Academic Integrity Policy goes on to list examples of actions that violate the principle of academic integrity. These actions fall into one of two major categories: cheating and plagiarism. All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the definitions of cheating and plagiarism in the Student Code of Conduct printed on page 38 of the 2009/2011 Academic Bulletin. Please be advised that not being aware of College policies in no way excuses violations.
In addition to the aforementioned policies, the unique activities, conditions, and potential dangers in science laboratories require that supplementary rules, regulations, and protocols are strictly followed. Therefore:
-students are expected to be familiar with and strictly abide by all laboratory safety procedures
-no food or drinks are allowed in the laboratory
-backpacks, purses, and other personals must be placed underneath lab tables
-all laboratory tables and counters must be cleaned upon arriving and again before leaving the lab
-all dissection remains and chemicals must be discarded in appropriately labeled containers
-all dissection tools must be washed, dried, and returned to designated areas
-prepared slides must be removed from microscopes and returned to correct trays
-microscopes must be returned to the proper shelf with cord wound and number facing out
-all equipment and models must be returned to designated areas with parts properly attached
-unless otherwise informed by the instructor, students are not permitted to use and/or share electronic devices of any kind during examinations and classroom activities.
-unless otherwise informed by the instructor, students will complete and submit individual lab reports and assignments even if activities are conducted and data is collected in groups
Please be advised that in accordance with the College’s Academic Integrity Policy, sanctions for violations
“may be an academic sanction (reduced grade, a grade of “F” for the assignment, a grade of “F” for the course), or referral to the Student Affairs Office for a recommended disciplinary sanction (e.g., probation, suspension, or expulsion), or both.