Chem 363, Organic Chemistry 3

Spring Quarter 2008, Section 2 - Syllabus

MW 2:30-3:50 P.M.

CWU-Ellensburg: SCI  216

CWU-Wenatchee: Room 5510

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Instructor:        Dr. Levente Fabry-Asztalos

Phone:               (509) 963-2887 

E-mail:              fabryl@cwu.edu

Office:                Science 302J            

Office Hours:    Monday and Wednesday 1:00 – 2:15 PM, other times by appointment.

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Course Website:

The course website can be found via the link on the Chemistry Department course website page at http://www.cwu.edu/~chem/courses/index.html. The course website contains the syllabus, answer keys for exams, and other items.

Course Content/Description:

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon compounds. Organic compounds are central to life and are contained in all living organisms. Organic chemistry has a central role in medicine, bioengineering, and many other disciplines. The Chemistry 361/362/363 sequence serves as an introduction to organic chemistry for students building careers in the sciences. The material in Chemistry 363 builds on the material learned in Chemistry 361 and 362. This material will be important in other courses in chemistry such as biochemistry, spectroscopy, and medicinal chemistry. The full sequence (361/362/363) is strongly recommended for students planning on pursuing professional degrees in the medical field. This course is offered via interactive television. The lectures will originate at the CWU-Ellensburg campus.

Text and related materials:

Textbook:  John McMurry, Organic Chemistry, 6th Edition

            Solution Manual:  Susan McMurry, Study Guide and Student Solutions Manual, 6th Edition

            Molecular model set (available at the bookstore)

Course Objectives:

• interpret the symbolism and understand the language of organic chemistry, including the IUPAC system for naming organic molecules
• apply the chemical principles learned in general chemistry  and in Chem 361 and Chem 362 to bonding and reactivity of organic molecules
• recognize the relationship between structure and physical properties
• recognize typical organic functional group transformations, particularly reactions involving carboxylic acid derivatives, enols and enolates, polyenes, aromatic compounds, amines, and carbohydrates
• recognize the importance of resonance and aromaticity
• recognize and determine reaction mechanisms and intermediate structures
• further expand the study of multiple-step synthetic transformations
• practice problem-solving and further develop reasoning by analogy skills

Grading Scheme:

Course value: 370 points

• 3 exams 100 points each
• ACS comprehensive final exam 70 points

Exams are closed-book and will be based on lecture material, assigned problems, and text reading. Exams will be given according to the schedule noted below. There will be no make-up exams given except in case of extreme emergency. In this case, make-up exams must be scheduled in advance whenever possible. Otherwise a missed test receives a score of 0 points. No early or late final exams will be given. The comprehensive ACS Organic Chemistry Exam will cover material from the entire 361/362/363 sequence.

The final letter grade will be based on the percentage of the total 370 points that you earn. The approximate grade breakdown is given bellow. These breaks may shift when significant gaps in the grade plot occur.

Class Schedule:

Study:

Learning organic chemistry requires you to develop disciplined study habits. To do well in this class you must study regularly and intensively. There is a lot of material to be covered during this quarter; therefore, it requires a large time commitment from you. I suggest that to do well in this class it will be necessary for you to study each and every day. Organic chemistry is detailed and extensive. There is a lot of detail to master, much like the vocabulary in a new language which is best grasped by relating new words to ones you already know. Study each chapter before as well as after it is discussed in lecture. Organic chemistry is relentlessly cumulative and intensely interrelated. If you fall behind catching up is very difficult.

Homework Problems:

Doing a lot of homework problems is your key to success in this course. Problems are important both as practice and as a self-test of your grasp of the material. Working the problems does not mean looking up the answers in the Study Guide. Use the Study Guide sparingly. Assigned homework problems for each chapter are provided bellow. If you study regularly, do a lot of problems, and think about organic chemistry you will have a solid understanding of the material.

If you are confused seek help. See me (office hours above) so I can help clear up problems. See me early in the quarter, while there is enough time left for you to recover.

Chapter 21:      21.32-21.37, 21.41, 21.43, 21.45-21.47, 21.51-21.54, 21.56, 21.60, 21.63, 21.64

Chapter 12:     12.20, 12.22, 12.25, 12.28, 12.29, 12.31, 12.51

Chapter 22:      22.21-22.24, 22.26-22.29, 22.32, 22.34, 22.38, 22.44, 22.47

Chapter 23:      23.27, 23.28, 23.30-23.32, 23.35, 23.37-23.40, 23.42, 23.43, 23.45, 23.46, 23.50, 23.56, 23.57

Chapter 14:      14.21-14.24, 14.27, 14.28, 14.30, 14.31, 14.33, 14.34, 14.36, 14.40, 14.41, 14.44, 14.48 14.52, 14.53, 14.60

Chapter 15:      15.18, 15.19, 15.21, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.30, 15.33, 15.36, 15.37, 15.42, 15.45

Chapter 16:      16.28-16.32, 16.34-16.37, 16.39, 16.41, 16.43, 16.45, 16.46, 16.48, 16.54, 16.57, 16.59, 16.61-16.63, 16.65, 16.70

Chapter 24:      24.25-2.27, 24.29-24.33, 24.35, 24.36, 24.38, 24.39, 24.41, 24.42, 24.45, 24.49, 24.50, 24.58, 24.66

Chapter 25:      25.32, 25.33, 25.36, 25.38, 25.42, 25.60, 25.66

Chapter 26:      26.28, 26.29, 26.30, 26.33, 26.34, 26.35, 26.36, 26.37, 26.49, 26.50

Uncontested Withdrawal Deadline:

May 9, 2008

The instructor reserves the right to change any part of this syllabus if necessary. When these changes are made they will be announced in class.