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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LEC
10384 CHEM 224A
Fall 2008
I. CHEM224 A- ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LEC
3 SEMESTER HOURS
SEMESTER: Fall 2008
PREREQUISITE: CH 03.122
LECTURE HOURS: MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
II. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Salim M.
Diab
OFFICE: Room 215, St. Albert
PHONE: 740-3855 (Ext. 3855)
OFFICE HOURS: MWF 9:00–10:00 AM
HOME PHONE: 730-8302
e-mail: sdiab@stfrancis.edu
Homepage: http://www.stfrancis.edu/ns/diab/etherman.htm
III. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for those students in the field of chemistry, biology,
and health related professions. The course will provide the students with the
fundamentals of organic chemistry. The general emphasis will be on the
chemistry of aliphatic hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, and ionic reactions with
special emphasis on mechanisms and synthesis.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful cornpletion of this course, the
student should be able to:
1. understand chemical bonding and electron
"bookkeeping".
2. write proper structural formulas.
3. conceptualize organic chemical reactions through
mechanisms.
4. understand the physical and chemical properties of
the aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their nomenclature.
5. understand the chemistry of free radicals, carbonium ion (carbocation), and carbanion.
6. conceptualize the spatial arrangements of atoms and
molecules (stereochemistry) and their relations to chemical reactivity.
7. learn the "chain of reasoning" in organic
mechanisms and use analogy to predict mechanisms for new reactions.
8. learn the "chain of reasoning" in organic
synthesis and use analogy to propose new synthetic routes.
9. appreciate the numerous and important applications
of organic chemistry in everyday life.
10. appreciate the role of historical development of
new materials in organic chemistry and their impact on our modern society.
IV. REQUIRED TEXTS/Internet links:
1. Organic Chemistry, Paula Bruice, 5th
edition, Prentice-Hall, 2007
2. Power-Point lecture Notes - O:\Student Common\Natural_Science\Diab\OChemPPT
Web Links: www.prenhall.com/bruice
Optional text:
1. Study Guide to Organic Chemistry, Paula Bruice,
Prentice-Hall, 2007
2. Preparing for your ACS Examination in Organic Chemistry – The Official Guide
On-Line Help:
1. Practice Quizzes: http://www.chemhelper.com/practicetests.html
2. Organic reactions Quizzes and Summaries:
http://pages.towson.edu/ladon/orgrxs/reactsum.htm
3. Organic Chemistry Toolkit:
http://www.stolaf.edu/depts/chemistry/courses/toolkits/247/
4. Organic Chemistry Practice Problems at
http://www.cem.msu.edu/~reusch/VirtualText/Questions/problems.htm
5. Electronic Flashcard: http://www.chemistry.ohio-state.edu/organic/flashcards/
OTHER REFERENCES:
1. Organic Nomenclature, A Programmed Study Guide,
Worth Publishers.
2. Organic Chemistry, Schaum Outline Series.
3. Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Streitwieser
and Heathcock.
4. Contemporary Organic Chemistry, Ternay.
5. Organic Chemistry, Morrison and Boyd.
6. Organic Chemistry, John McMurry.
7. Organic Chemistry, Fessenden and Fessenden.
8. Organic Chemistry, Wingrove and Carat.
9. Organic Chemistry, T.W. Graham Solomons
10. Organic Chemistry, Raber and Raber.
11. Organic Chemsirty, Carey.
12. Organic Chemistry, Wade.
13. Organic Chemistry, Brown & Foote.
14. Organic Chemistry, Baker and Engel.
THE FOLLOWING TOPICS WILL BE COVERED:
PART 1
– Introduction to the Study of Organic Chemistry
|
Chapter 1 |
Electronic Structure and Bonding, Acids and Bases. Exam 1 |
|
Chapter 2 |
An Introduction to Organic Compounds, Nomenclature and Physical properties. Exam 2 |
PART 2 – Electrophilic
Addition Reactions, Stereochemistry, and Electron Delocalization
|
Chapter 3 |
Alkenes: Structure, Nomenclature, and Introduction to
Reactivity, Thermodynamics and Kinetics. |
|
Chapter 4 |
The Reactions of Alkenes. Exam 3 |
|
Chapter 5 |
Stereochemistry: The Arrangement of Atoms in Space; The Stereochemistry of Addition Reactions. |
|
Chapter 6 |
Reactions of Alkynes: Introduction to Multistep Synthesis. Exam 4 |
PART 3 - Substitution and Elimination
Reactions
|
Chapter 8 |
Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides. |
|
Chapter 9 |
Elimination Reactions of Alkyl halides; Competition Between Substitution and Elimination. Final Exam |
V. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS:
1. Homework assignments are designed to help you study the material well. The practice problems are intended to increase your understanding of the concepts. All homework assignments are due before
or on the day of the exam for full credit.
2. Attendance is expected. A good attendance including the transcription
of a good set of class notes will greatly improve the students' chances for
achieving a satisfactory grade in this course.
3. Four written exams will be given but only the best three will count towards
the final grade. No make up exams are allowed unless a justifiable reason is
given. If you need to miss class, please notify me.
4. Academic integrity must be always preserved. Any violation will be handled
according to the guidelines in the College Catalog.
5. Final Exam - TBA
6. Attendance at ACS presentations on campus is optional. Extra credit is given
to those who attend.
6. Breakdown for grading:
Homework 10%
Exams
75%
Final
Exam
15%
Total
100%
91 - 100% A
81 - 90% B
71 - 80% C
61 - 70% D
On-line Journals:
1. Journal of Chemical Education
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2. Journal of Organic Chemistry
http://pubs.acs.org/journals/joceah/index.html
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Academic Integrity
Academic integrity requires that all academic work be wholly the product of an identified individual or individuals. Collaboration is only acceptable when it is explicitly acknowledged. Ethical conduct is the obligation of every member of the University community, and breaches of academic integrity constitute serious offenses. Since a lack of integrity hinders the student’s academic development, it cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. Violations include but are not limited to: cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and denying others access to information or material. See USF Catalog for further clarification and information on grievance procedures.
Special Needs
The
University strives to be in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) regulations. Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to fully
participate in course activities or meet course requirements are encouraged to
register with the Office of Disability Services to discuss access issues. Please call 815-740-5060 or visit the Library L 214 to
coordinate accommodations.
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