Organic Chemistry I

CH 341-01 – General Organic Chemistry I Fall 2004

Student Classroom Decorum Expectations

To enhance the learning atmosphere of the classroom, students are expected to dress and behave in a fashion conducive to learning in the classroom. More specifically, students will refrain from disruptive classroom behavior (i. e., talking to classmates, disrespectful responses to teacher instructions; swearing; wearing clothes that impede academic learning such as but not limited to, wearing body-revealing clothing and excessively baggy pants; hats/caps, and/or headdress. Students will turn off telephones prior to entering the classroom. Students who exhibit the behaviors described above, or similar behaviors will be immediately dismissed from class at the third documented offense. The student will be readmitted to class only following a decision by the department chair. The student may appeal the decision of the department chair to the Dean of the College offering the course, and, subsequently, to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and then to the President of Shaw University. The decision of the President will be final. Failure to follow the procedures herein outlined will result in termination of the appeal, and revert to the decision of the department chair.   Each behavior construed by the teacher/professor as non-contributive to learning will be recorded, properly documented, and appropriately reported to the student and to the chair of the academic department offering the course. The report will be in written form with a copy provided to both the student and the department chair. The faculty member should retain a copy for his/her own records. Additional student behavior codes may be found in Student Affairs.

In addition:

1. Respect the dignity, feelings, worth, and values of others.
2. Rude behavior will not be tolerated

No talking on cell phones in class.  No use of cell phones during examinations.

  Course Description:

The course of study designed to provide the student with a theoretical and practical understanding of the physical and chemical properties of cyclic and acyclic alkanes as well as other functional groups.  A heavy emphasis will be on synthetic reactions and reaction mechanisms.

  Prerequisite: At least a “D” is required in CHE 212 and 214 before enrolling in CH 341.  A grade of “C” is preferred.

  Required Text(s):

Organic Chemistry, 5th ed., Francis A. Carey, McGraw Hill.

  Additional Requirements:

In addition, calculational chemistry exercises involving internet sites may be suggested or required.  Blackboard^SM access is required in order to obtain Pre-class Assignments that form a part of the course grade.  An unofficial gradebook and classroom PowerPoint presentations may be posted on the course Blackboard web site. 

  Course Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.         Identify the correct nomenclature of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and common names for the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and aromatic compounds.

2.         Predict trends in physical and chemical properties of the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and benzenes, including boiling point, reaction rates, optical activity, and acidity based on chemical principles.

3.         Analyze chemical reactions basic to the synthesis of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and aromatic compounds.

4.         Analyze common chemical reactions of the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and alcohols, and aromatic compounds.

5.         Deduce the nature of a compound from qualitative tests.

6.         Employ, with safety, basic organic chemistry equipment and techniques to purify, synthesize, and characterize organic compounds.

7.         Experimentally verify key chemical concepts, theories, and laws.

8.         Employ molecular modeling software to visualize key concepts and make predictions of chemical and physical properties.

9.         Apply established specifications in communicating results of laboratory work.

  GRADING POLICY

Examinations:

Four unit exams containing 100 points each will account for 40% of the course grade.  Exams will consist of multiple-choice problems, short answer questions, and questions based on a reading passage.  A bonus question worth ten points will appear at the end of the exam.  Assigned seating, multiple versions of examinations, as well as other measures will be employed to insure meaningful evaluation of course progress.

 Homeworks, tutorial, and quizzes will constitute 14% of your grade.

Pre-Class Assignments:  Pre-class assignments will be given in order to ascertain that the text has been read prior to attending class.  The assignment grade will account for 6% of the course grade.  Assignments are due at the beginning of class and will not be accepted after that.

Laboratory Grade:  The laboratory grade will provide 20% of the course grade. 

Final Examination   A comprehensive final examination will provide 20% of the course grade.

The instructor reserves the right to use “discretionary credit” in assigning grades for individuals where such credit has been earned.  Discretionary credit is not an entitlement.  Among the factors influencing the awarding of discretionary credit are: attendance, the regularity of consultations with the instructor, the extent of advance preparations made for consultations with the instructor, and other documented efforts to learn the subject matter (attendance, worked problems).  When it is awarded, it rarely exceeds ten points of the thousand points available.

  Unit Exam Total                        =              400 pt.

Pre-class assignment Grade        =                60

Homework, tutorial, and quiz grade   =           140

Lab grade                        =                          200

Final Exam                         =                        200

Total Points Available         =                        1000 = 100%

The University grading system is:

A         90-100      

B          80-89      

C          70-79        

D         60-69  

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