General Organic & Biological Chemistry Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Warren 101G

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Course

CHEM-1406-001 General Organic & Biological Chemistry

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: MATH 0302-minimum grade of C, Accuplacer score of 63, THEA score of 230 or an equivalent score on a state-approved test; RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

A survey course including topics in measurements, density, solutions, basic organic molecules and functional groups, reactions, carbohydrates and proteins.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ This is the laboratory that accompanies CHEM 1406, General, Organic, and Biochemistry. Please see Mr. Shier's syllabus for the lecture portion of this class.
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\ TEXTBOOK AND AUTHOR: General, Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory Manual, 1997, Peggy W. Alley, Mary E. Graff, Harvey B. Hopps.

Supplies

\ All students are required to purchase safety goggles, NOT safety glasses, and a plastic apron. A non graphing calculator may also be used in this class.
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Student Performance

\ 1. Make and perform basic calculations using the metric system of measurements.

\ 2. Demonstrate good laboratory practices.

\ 3. Perform laboratory operations using safe procedures.

\ 4. Explain basic reactions from an experimental basis.

\ The course objectives are:
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\ 1. To develop fundametal laboratory skills.
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\ 2. To study laboratory reactions and their relation to lecture material.
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\ 3. To develop problem solving skills.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Cheating is not allowed. If you are found to be cheating, the paper will be taken up, given a zero, and that grade cannot be made up or counted as your drop grade. See the Student Rights and Responsibilities document on the AC website. It can be accessed through the Students tab.

\ In the laboratory, goggles and aprons are required at all times. No shorts, sandals, flip-flops, or other open type shoes are allowed. Your feet must be covered in closed shoes at all times. If you wear a skirt, it must fall below your knees. Hats of any type are not allowed in the laboratory. No food, beverages, or gum are allowed in the labs at any time. These rules are for your safety as you learn to work in the laboratory. If you forget to dress appropriately for lab and you are not able to change clothes in time to start the experiment with the group, you will not be allowed to do the lab.

Grading Criteria

There will be a comprehensive exam in this laboratory class, given on the last regular class day. Quizzes will be given following each laboratory experiment. The grade in this class will be determined from lab reports - 75%, post lab quizzes - 10%, and comprehensive exam - 15%. One lab grade may be dropped before final grades are calculated. The laboratory average will be 25% of the final grade in the class (1406-001).

There are no make up labs. If a lab is missed, a zero will be recorded for that lab grade. The lowest lab grade is dropped.

Attendance

: Regular attendance is the responsibility of the student. It has been shown that students with regular attendance have a higher success rate (read that PASSING) than those who do not come to class. If a student finds it necessary to drop this class, it is his/her responsibility to complete and submit the proper paperwork. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE INSTRUCTOR BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DROPPING A STUDENT FROM THIS CLASS! The last day to drop this class with a W is November 20, 2013. If you fail to drop this class, you will receive a grade of F.

Calendar

Tentative Schedule of Experiments - subject to change as announced:

Date	Experiment #	Subject/Activity
8/28		Introduction, Safety Film and Quiz
9/4	1; Drill A	Measurements
9/11	2	Elements and Compounds
9/18	(Drill)	Nomenclature and Bonding
9/25	3	Chemical Changes and Reactions
10/2	8	Molecular Structure and Constitutional Isomers
10/9	10	Functional Groups of Organic Compounds
10/16	11	A Study of Carbohydrates
10/23	9	Use of Melting Points in Identification of Organic Compounds
10/30	4	Homogeneous Mixtures: Solutions
11/6	5	Dialysis, Diffusion, Filtration, Osmosis
11/13	6	Acids, Bases, and Salts
11/20	12	Separations by Chromatography
11/27	-	NO LAB
12/4		Check Out and FINAL EXAM

Additional Information

\ This syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in class or on AC Online.

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

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