Chemistry 312 Organic Chemistry

Summer Quarter, 2009

Instructor: Dr. Michael G. Silvestri
Office: FOE 25-335
Phone: 756-1686
E-Mail: msilvest@calpoly.edu
Website: http://www.calpoly.edu/~msilvest

Lecture: MW 10:10-12:30 Room: 52-A12

Materials:

Organic Chemistry, P.S. Bailey and C.A. Bailey, 6th ed., Prentice Hall, 2000
Solutions Manual and Study Guide, Bailey and Bailey, 6th ed., Prentice Hall, 2000
Molecular Model Set (e.g., Molecular Visions)
Organic Chemistry Experiments

Welcome to Organic Chemistry!  The following is a list of general information about the course, including grading methods and schedules for lectures, readings and exams.

Point Distribution and Grading

There will be three preliminary exams given during the quarter.  These are each worth 85 points.  These three exams will be returned to you after grading.  The cumulative final exam is worth 145 points, and it will not be returned after grading.  No make-ups will be given. Laboratory grades will count as 20% of the total course grade.  For example, if your laboratory grade is 83% grade, 83 points will be added toward your total. Grades will be assigned by total accumulation of points.

Your point accumulation will be calculated by each of the methods shown below. For assignment of the final course grade, the greater of the two total point values will be used.

3 x (85pts)

 = 255 pts Preliminary Exams 2 x (85 pts) = 170 pts Preliminary Exams
  = 145 pts Final Exam   = 230 pts Final Exam
  = 100 pts Laboratory   = 100 pts Laboratory
  = 500 pts Total   = 500 pts Total

Grade assignments will be based upon total points earned.  Plus/Minus grading will be used.

(450-500 pts)
90 - 100%
A
(390-449 pts)
78 - 89%
B
(315-389 pts)
63 - 77%
C
(250-314 pts)
50 - 62%
D
(< 250 pts)
< 50%
F

Reading assignments are listed with the topics on the attached pages.  While doing the reading, work the problems that are dispersed throughout the text.  When you have completed your reading, work those problems from the back of the chapter that are listed on the attached page.  These should be worked after each reading assignment as they will help prepare you for the exams.  Complete answers to all of the problems are provided in your study guide.  As a word of advice; Don't wait until exam time to begin your study!  Organic Chemistry develops in the same way that a pyramid is built.  A strong base easily supports the highest block.


Dates To Remember

Wednesday, 1 July- Last day to add/drop a course. Remember to checkout from your laboratory drawer if you withdraw from lecture.

Thursday, 30th July- Last day to withdraw from the 8-week session.

Monday, August 17 (9:10-11:00 am) Final Exam

Make-up exams are not given. The final must be taken as scheduled.


TENTATIVE LECTURE SCHEDULE

Week
Dates
Topics
Readings in Bailey
For perspective, be sure to read all of the “Connections” associated with each chapter.
1
22,24 June
Introduction to Organic Chemistry and General Review of Bonding, VSEPR, Molecular Orbitals and Hybridization.

Introduction -pages 1-6
 Chapter 1.1-1.6
2
29 June, 1 July

Hydrocarbons, Chemical Formulas, Isomerism and Conformations;
Introduction to IUPAC Nomenclature.

Chapter 2.1-2.9
Chapter 3.1-3.2, 3.5-3.6
Nomenclature Appendix
* * * EXAM # 1 - MONDAY, 6 JULY * * *
3
6,8 July

Introduction to Organic Reactions, Preparation of Alkenes; Reaction of Alkenes and Alkynes;
Polymers and Terpenes.

Chapter 4.1-4.5
Chapter 5.1-5.2, 5.4-5.5, 5.7
5.3, 5.6, Connections 5.3
4

13,15 July

 Benzene and Aromatic Compounds - Molecular Structure, Physical Properties, Nomenclature and Reactions.
Chapter 6.1-6.4
5
20 July

Polarized Light, Optical Activity, Chirality, Chirality Centers and Absolute Configuration.
Chapter 7.1-7.8
* * * EXAM #2 - WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY * * *
5
22 July
Halogens - Compounds, Reactions and Synthesis;
Freon and the Ozone Layer, Pesticides.
Chapter 8.1-8.6
6
27 July
Alcohols, Ethers, Phenols and Sulfur Analogues.
Chapter 9.1-9.11
6,7
29 July, 3 August
 Structure, Preparation and Reaction of Amines;
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carbohydrates.
Chapter 10.1-10.6, 10.8
Chapter 11.1-11.5
Chapter 14.1-14.4A, 14.5
* * * EXAM #3 - MONDAY, 10 AUGUST * * *
7,8
5,10 August
Carboxylic Acids, Structure, Nomenclature, Acidity and Reactivity.
Chapter 12.1-12.5
8
10,12 August
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives, Esters and Amides, Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution Reactions, Lipids and Condensation Polymers
Chapter 13.1-13.9
Chapter 15.1-15.6

 

Exam Schedule

#1: July 6 (Monday)

#2: July 22 (Wednesday)

#3: August 10 (Monday)

Final Exam Date and Time

Monday, 17 August, 9:10-11:00am