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CHEM-2425-001 Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisite: CHEM 2423-minimum grade of C
Advanced principles of organic chemistry will be studied, including the structure, properties and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules; and properties and behavior of organic compounds and their derivatives. Emphasis is placed on organic synthesis and mechanisms. Includes study of covalent and ionic bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure and reactivity, reaction mechanisms, functional groups and synthesis of simple molecules. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS IN SCIENCE OR PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS.
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(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
Organic Chemistry by L. G. Wade and J. W. Simek, ninth edition, Pearson publication
Lab manual for organic II, by Seema Saiyed ( Available on Bb)
Recommended Book: Preparing for your ACS examination in Organic chemistry
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Correlate molecular structure with physical and chemical properties of aliphatic and aromatic organic molecules.
2. Predict the mechanism and outcome of aliphatic and aromatic substitution and elimination reactions, given the conditions and starting materials.
3. Predict the chirality of reaction products based on enantiomeric and diastereomeric relationships.
4. Describe reaction mechanisms in terms of energetics, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics.
5. Use spectroscopic techniques to characterize organic molecules and subgroups.
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Please be respectful of the other students in class. Turn off cell phones/pagers. Pay attention in class. Do not be disruptive. If you arrive late, do not try to go to your accustomed seat, but quietly take a chair close to the door. If you are causing a disruption in class, you may be asked to leave.
Please see items in Grading and the Contract for Success on cheating.
Please see Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for further information.
Tests: There are going to be three tests, tests will be taken in the test center and you will be informed in the class to take the test. If a test is missed it will automatically count as the lowest grade. Work must be legible and the final answer must be clearly indicated to receive credit. There are NO makeup exams. If special accommodations become necessary, arrangements must be made BEFORE (at least 24 hours) the exam date.
All tests, excluding the Final Exam, will be taken in the Science Testing Center and may be taken during normal Science Testing Center hours, day or evening. Tests are to be taken outside of class lecture time. Please note: No tests will be given out less than one and a half hours before the Science Testing Center closes. You must present an Amarillo College student ID every time you take a test. The Science Testing Center staff will retain your ID while you take your test and it will be returned to you when you turn in your test.
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Cheating will not be tolerated in any Chemistry course at Amarillo College. If a student is found to cheat, or attempt to cheat, on any test or the final exam he/she will receive an automatic “F” in the course. This grade will go on permanent transcript and cannot be removed. Cheating includes, but is not limited to: the illegal use of books, notes, cell phones*, copying or leaving the Science Testing Center with a test or questions from a test. Cheating also includes helping, or attempting to help, other students to cheat on a test."
You will not be allowed to take your tests until this contract is signed and on file in the Science Testing Center.
*Please Note: NO CELL PHONES in the Testing Room. If we see your cell phone out AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, while in the testing room, YOU WILL RECEIVE an "F" for the course!
You should bring nothing more than a pencil and the test ticket. FOR ALL STUDENTS, YOUR TICKET MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE TEST AND COMPLETED BEFORE THE TEST BEGINS or you cannot start the test. The test ticket will be a record of what tutoring is mandatory for you as a student with a place for the SEC tutors to show that you have completed it. If this is not completed, the testing center will not hand out your exam. You may then go to the SEC and complete it before the exam is due, given sufficient time. DO NOT LEAVE this until the last minute as you may not be allowed to take an exam if you do. Again, the Testing Center will not hand out tests when less than an hour and a half remains before closing. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE TESTING CENTER HOURS.
Labs: Labs will be discussed and lab manual is available on Bb
.Quizzes: There are going to be three take home quizzes, quizzes will be assigned from the ACS book, to ensure that students are keeping up with the material covered. Generally each quiz will cover two chapters. You will be given 48 hours to complete the quiz and will be discussed in the next class. There are NO makeup quizzes. If you are not in the classroom when quizzes are assigned, you can stop by at my office and discuss. Do not arrive late for class.
Extra Credit: Occasional extra credit assignments given in class will count toward either as a quiz or test grade, depending on the assignment.
Final Exam: The final exam will be given according to AC schedule. The final exam is going to be comprehensive ACS exam, covering the material taught in two semesters of organic chemistry.
Overall Grade: It is the students’ responsibility to keep track of their overall grade based on Labs 30%, Quizzes - 20%, Tests - 30%, Final Exam - 20%. As an incentive to those, who improve on the final exam, the lowest test grade will be replaced by the grade on the final exam.
Grades are based on 90.00+ = A, 80.00-89.99 = B, 70.00-79.99 = C, 60.00-69.99 = D, and 59.99 and lower = F.
Grade Disputes: While I encourage you to come to me with questions about answers on assignments anytime, if you wish to dispute a grade or have a grade changed, you must contact me about it within two weeks of the assignment due date or there will be no change to the grade.
Attendance in class is expected. Dropping the course is the sole responsibility of the student. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a grade of F. Last day to drop the course with "W" is 04/21/2022
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Reading the Text: It is vital that you read the text BEFORE the lecture on that chapter. This will greatly improve your understanding of the topic and therefore your grade. As there is a large amount of information to cover, not all of it can be covered in the time allotted for class. You are responsible for the information presented in the text even if it is not covered in lecture.
Resources Available: In addition to copies of lecture slides available on 4th floor of the library, there are numerous additional resources available to you. A list of useful links was given with the syllabus in the first semester and can be emailed to you. Additional helpful books are available on reserve on the 4th floor of the library. There is a CD of animated reactions that will be very helpful throughout the semester, as well. Most resources I have in my office including modeling kits, supplementary texts, and additional problems are available for check-out.
Email: Every student has an account in AC Connect/Gmail. You need to check this daily for announcements, any assignments, grades, and all contact will be made through email.
INFORMATION SHEET/SIGNATURE: You must fill out and return the information sheet for this class (handed out and posted in AC Connect). You must also sign it to signify that you have read and understand the syllabus. You will receive grades of zero in AC Connect for all assignments and no graded assignments will be returned to you until the signed information sheet is turned in. Likewise, you will be required to sign the Contract for Success and it must be on file with the Testing Center before you will be allowed to take exams there.
***This syllabus is subject to change. You will be informed of any changes to the syllabus in class, email, and posting in AC Online.***
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