Course Syllabus

Chem2101-01-FA16-Henderson.docx

 

Emmanuel College – Fall 2016

Chemistry 2101 – Organic Chemistry I

 

Instructor:     

Dr. Carley Henderson

                Office: A-423 (Administration Building)

                Office Hours:     Monday:  1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

                                                Wednesday: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

                                                Friday:  1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

                                                or by appointment

 

                e-mail:  hendersonc@emmanuel.edu

 

Office hours will begin Monday, September 12, 2016.

 

Course Description:  This course considers the structure, bonding and reactivity of the following classes of carbon compounds:  alkanes, alkyl halides, and alkenes.  Particular attention will be paid to stereochemistry, isomerism, and the mechanisms of organic reactions.  The laboratory sessions will focus on common organic techniques used to analyze reaction progress and for purification of compounds.  Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.

Some Course Goals

1. Review necessary general chemistry and apply it to
2. Learn the basics of organic chemistry – nomenclature, mechanism, stereochemistry, and classes of reactions
3. To be introduced to substitution and elimination reactions
4. To apply these basics in synthesis

Required Materials for lecture: 

1. Organic Chemistry, 9^th ed. By L. G. Wade, Jr. with Mastering Chemistry access code
2. Molecular Visions – Organic Model Set

 

Classroom Locations:    

Lecture                 MWF                     WSC Room 112                  10:00 am – 10:50 pm

Laboratory

01                           Tuesday               CH          WSC Room 408  9:25 am – 12:05 pm

02                           Tuesday               CH          WSC Room 408  1:40 pm – 4:20 pm

03                           Thursday             RM         WSC Room 408  9:25 am – 12:05 pm

04                           Thursday             RM         WSC Room 408  1:40 pm – 4:20 pm

05                           Thursday             JL            WSC Room 408  4:30 pm – 7:10 pm

06                           Wednesday        RM         WSC Room 408  1:25 pm – 4:05 pm

07                           Wednesday        HD          WSC Room 408  4:15 pm – 6:55 pm

 

CH = Dr. Carley Henderson          email: hendersonc@emmanuel.edu

RM = Dr. Rajni Madan                    email: madanr@emmanuel.edu

JL = Dr. John Lampe                        email: lampej@emmanuel.edu

HD = Dr. Holly Deak                         email: deakh@emmanuel.edu

 

 

Communication:  The primary modes of communication for this class will be via ECLearn and Microsoft Outlook.  All students are required to regularly check ECLearn as well as have an Emmanuel email account.

Cellular Phone Policy:  All cellular phones should be turned off during the class period.  If you are expecting a crucial phone call, the cellular phone should be set to the vibrate mode.

Office Hours Etiquette (Office hours begin on Monday, September 12). 

• You may sign up for office hours using the online system:  http://carleyshenderson.youcanbook.me/

1. You may sign up in advance for two 15-minute time blocks (30 minutes per week).
2. If you need more time than this, please wait until the day of the office hour to sign up for additional time.
3. If you need to cancel your office hour appointment, please do so by cancelling through YouCanBookMe. You must save the original confirmation email to be able to cancel an appointment. 
4. If there are no available times or you cannot attend one of the available slots additional appointments can be set up via email.

 

Credit Hour Statement

 

One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks for one semester hour of credit. For accelerated courses, 15-20 hours of out-of-class student work each week. At least an equivalent amount of work for other academic activities, including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

 

For Arts and Sciences traditional, face-to-face classes: Students are expected to devote a minimum 12 hours of study for each 4-credit course per week over the semester. A minimum of three of these hours are spent in class. Consequently, faculty are expected to assign out-of-class work that will require a typical student to spend a minimum of nine hours of effort per week on average.

 

 

 

Academic Integrity Policy Community Statement

 

Academic integrity, ethics and trust are core values in the Emmanuel College community. These values should matter to all members of the community and should apply everywhere—in our classrooms, in the Library, in the Computer Labs, in the Student Center, in the residence halls, in the dining hall, and in our offices. An academic community where each member of that community upholds the values of academic integrity, ethics and trust is one in which faculty members, students, administrators and staff can achieve significant goals and make meaningful contributions. In such a community, people treat each other with respect and value the intellectual and real property of other individuals and of the community as a whole.

 

This Community Statement is intended to remind us that everyone is part of the effort to further enhance and sustain a culture of academic integrity, ethics and trust. It should appear on all College syllabi and could also be used in the Admissions process, during orientation, displayed in College buildings and recited at important ceremonial events on campus. "I willingly accept my role in this process" would be added to the Statement if it is recited or written out and signed. In the event that a faculty member does not include the Community Statement on the syllabus, students are nonetheless responsible for work that is consistent with standards of academic integrity. For complete information about the Academic Integrity Policy please visit http://www.emmanuel.edu/academics/registrar/academic-policies/academic-integrity-policy.html

Academic Support and Disability Services Statement

Any student needing additional support in this course is encouraged to speak with the instructor and to take advantage of the services of the Academic Resource Center (ARC). The ARC provides tutoring, writing assistance, disability services, and academic coaching. Contact the ARC for more information (ground level of the Cardinal Cushing Library, room G-04, 617-735-9755, arcservices@emmanuel.edu). 

It is the policy of Emmanuel College to provide appropriate, reasonable accommodations to students who have documented learning, physical, cognitive, or psychiatric disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to meet with the course instructor.  If you have a documented disability and may require accommodations in this course, you will need to register with Disabilities Support Services (ground level of the Cardinal Cushing Library, room G-06A, 617-735-9923, disabilityservices@emmanuel.edu).

Statement on Physical/Emotional Health

A range of issues can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, health issues, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating, lack of motivation or feeling ill. These concerns or other stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or may reduce your ability to participate in daily activities. University resources can help you address these and other concerns. You can learn more about our broad range of confidential mental health or medical services at the Counseling Center located in Admin 151 or Health Services located in lower level of St. Joseph’s Hall.    http://www.emmanuel.edu/student-life/student-health-counseling.html

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend class regularly. Each faculty member will state clearly on the course syllabus the relationship between class participation and course grade. Faculty members may take attendance.

Supporting a Diverse + Inclusive Community

Members of our community are expected to demonstrate respect and show sensitivity to differences in others. All members of the community are entitled to and responsible for maintaining an environment of civility that is free from disparagement, intimidation, discrimination, harassment, and violence of any kind. We expect each member of the community to take responsibility for building and improving the quality of our community. We expect that as an educated community we will have a tolerance for others’ opinions and openness to their perspectives. We expect that every member of the Emmanuel community will accept diversity, value inclusivity, and be civil in dealings with each other. The College does not tolerate racism, sexism, classism or discrimination based on sexual orientation. We hope that all members of our community will model and teach respect for the differences among us and celebrate the similarities that unite us as a people worthy of dignity. (Adapted from Emmanuel College Statement on Community Standards)

Building and Sustaining a Community of Integrity and Trust

Academic integrity, ethics, and trust are core values in the Emmanuel College community.  These values should matter to all members of the community and should apply everywhere – in our classrooms, in the Library, in the Computer Labs, in the Student Center, in the dorms, in the cafeteria, and in our offices.

All members of this community share in the responsibility for building and sustaining a culture of high academic standards and interpersonal trust.  

During this course, you may be asked to sign the following statement: I pledge that I have upheld the Emmanuel College values of academic integrity, ethics, and trust in this course/test/assignment.

In the event that a faculty member does not ask students to sign the Community Pledge, students are nonetheless responsible for work that is consistent with standards of academic integrity.

Violations of academic integrity can lead to a lower grade on an assignment, a lower grade in a course, and/or a greater penalty, including suspension or dismissal from the College.

The Emmanuel College Academic Reporting System is to be used in all instances where an academic integrity infraction results in a lowered grade or failing grade for an assignment or for a course.  The faculty member will complete and file an Academic Integrity Reporting Form (AIR Form) with the Academic Affairs office, which will share the form with the Registrar’s Office, the student’s advisor, and the student.   Students have the right to dispute an AIR Form (either because they object to the finding of an academic integrity violation or because they challenge the severity of the consequence.). The Academic Integrity Board will hear cases of possible violations of academic integrity and all disputes over AIR forms.

See complete policy on the Emmanuel College website.

 

Grading:              Hour Exams (2)                                  100 x 2                                  200 pts

                                Final Exam                                       150                                         150 pts

                                Quizzes (6)*                                     35 x 5                                     175 pts

                                Participation                                       75                                           75 pts

                                Mastering Chemistry                      120                                         120 pts

                                Problem of the Week                      50                                           50 pts

                                 Laboratory Grade                           200                                         200 pts.

                                Diagnostics                                        30                                           30 pts        

                                Total:                                                                                                     1000 pts

 

Exams:  There will be two one-hour exams administered during the semester.  There will be a cumulative final during the scheduled final exam time. 

   Exam I                   October 21                                       Lecture Material through Oct 19                    Exam II                 November 30                                    Lecture Material through Nov 28

  Final Exam           December 15                      8:00 am – 10:00 am                         Cumulative

 

Review sessions will be held the week of the exams – times and locations TBA.  

Exam Regrades:  If you feel that an error was made in the grading of an exam you may submit the exam, together with a written description of the error to me for regarding.  Please do not submit any exam for regrade if the change will not affect your letter grade. Do not submit your exam for regarding simply to try to get more points; only submit regrades when a grading error has been made. To do the former will often result in the receipt of fewer points since the entire exam is subject to regrade.

Quizzes*: There will be six quizzes administered during the semester.  Each quiz is worth 35 points and approximately twenty minutes in length. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.  There are no make-up quizzes. The quiz dates are September 16, September 28, October 12, October 31, November 16, and December 9.

Participation Grade: Students are encouraged to participate during the in-class assessments (using Learning Catalytics). Regular participation (~75% of questions posed) will result in a participation grade of 57/75 points. The additional points will be based on the percent of questions correctly answered. We will officially begin using Learning Catalytics on September 21.

Problem Sets: In order to hone critical thinking and problem solving skills, students will be assigned problems from the Mastering Chemistry program that accompanies your text. This program will allow you to evaluate your understanding of concepts. These problem sets will be graded.

Additionally other non-graded problem sets will be posted on ECLearn. It is recommended that these problem sets be completed as well to provide evaluation of your understanding of the course material. 

Problem of the Week: Throughout the semester, a problem of the week will be posted to ECLearn every Friday. These problems will be slightly more challenging than examples given in class or in normal problem sets. Each student will be required to submit 5 problems of their choosing to be graded (although you are encouraged to do all of them for extra practice). The problems will be due one week after being posted and each one will be worth 10 points.

Laboratory Grade:  The laboratory grade will be determined as follows:

 

Full Laboratory Reports (3)                                          33%

Worksheets (6)                                                              47%

IR Quiz                                                                            10%

Lab Practical                                                                   10%

                                                                                        100%

 

 

Each experiment is worth 100 points:

 

10 points for completing the pre-laboratory quiz

15 points for your pre-laboratory assignment

15 points for the instructor’s evaluation

60 points for the post-lab assignment (formal typed laboratory reports or worksheets)

 

Late assignments will be penalized. For each day late, two points will be deducted. Labs more than five days late (weekends included) will not be accepted and a grade of zero for that report will be assigned. Labs are ultimately graded on a 55-point scale, any lab that has several grammar/spelling errors will be lowered by up to 5 points. No lab reports, data sheets, or pre-laboratory assignments will be accepted after the last day of classes. 

Warning:  You must pass the lab to pass the course (60% of the points).  Any student who misses more than two experiments without a legitimate excuse will fail the course.  There are no make-up labs.

Laboratory Information:  Please refer to the detailed laboratory syllabus.

Extra-credit Policy:  Due to the nature of this course, there are no extra credit options.

Additional Resources: Organic chemistry tutors available at the Academic Resource Center (ARC) located in the basement of Cardinal Cushing Library. 

Other Important Dates:

Thursday, September 15, 2016                                   Last day to Add

Thursday, September 22, 2016                                   Last day to drop without a “W” grade

Thursday, November 10, 2016                                    Last day to drop with a “W” grade; last day

to petition moving middle final exam if you

have more than 2 exams scheduled in one day.  Please see:  http://www.emmanuel.edu/Academics/Registrar/Final_Exams.html    

 

Course Syllabus Disclaimer:  This syllabus is presented as a prospectus of what is intended for the course.  The professor may, at the sole discretion of the professor, make such adjustments, including schedules and requirements, as may be deemed necessary to meet the academic and pedagogical goals of the course. 

Tentative Course Syllabus: 

Date		Material Covered	Relevant Text Sections	Other Material Due	Lab
W	Sept. 7	Course Overview, Why organic chemistry? carbon cycle Laboratory Overview	pp. 1-3	Review emailed over summer due	No Lab
F	Sept. 9	Lewis Structure & Line Angle Formulas,	pp. 3-13, pp. 22-26	Diagnostic Exam Due
M	Sept. 12	Hybridization	pp. 27-41		Safety and Melting Point Determination
W	Sept. 14	Reactive Intermediates	pp. 187-194	Mastering Chemistry 1 due
F	Sept. 16	Resonance ChemActivity 3; Quiz 1	pp. 14-22	Quiz 1
M	Sept. 19	Resonance ChemActivity 3	pp. 14-22		Thin-Layer Chromatography
W	Sept. 21	Resonance ChemActivity 3; polarity, hydrogen bonding	pp. 14-22, 56-67
F	Sept. 23	Polarity, hydrogen bonding finish; Classes of Molecules, Isomers	pp. 56-67,42-46, 90-98
M	Sept. 26	Classes of Molecules; Acids & Bases	pp. 67-88	Mastering Chemistry 2 due	Infrared Spectrocopy Dry-Lab
W	Sept. 28	Acids & Bases; Quiz 2	pp. 67-88	Quiz 2
F	Sept. 30	Acids & Bases	pp. 67-88
M	Oct. 3	Acids & Bases; Nomenclature	pp. 67-88, 108-116		Infrared Spectrocopy Wet-Lab
W	Oct. 5	Acids & Bases; Nomenclature	pp. 67-88, 108-116
F	Oct. 7	Conformational Analysis ChemActivity 4	pp. 122-129	Bring model kit to lecture; Mastering Chemistry 3 due
M	Oct. 10	No Class - Columbus Day			Recrystallization
W	Oct. 12	Chem Activity 4; Quiz 3		Bring model kit to lecture; Quiz 3
F	Oct. 14	Conformational Analysis – cyclics; ChemActivity 6b	pp. 129-148	Bring model kit to lecture
M	Oct. 17	Conformation Analysis – cyclics	pp. 129-148	Bring model kit to lecture	Acid-Base Extraction
W	Oct. 19	Conformational Analysis complete; problem solving	pp. 129-148	Bring model kit to lecture; Mastering Chemistry 4 due
F	Oct. 21	Exam 1		Exam 1
M	Oct. 24	Studying Chemical Reactions Overview	pp. 161-174		Acid-Base Extraction
W	Oct. 26	Studying Chemical Reactions Overview	pp. 161-174
F	Oct. 28	Free Radical Halogenation	pp. 155-161, 175-186	Mastering Chemistry 5 due
M	Oct. 31	Free Radical Halogenation; Quiz 4	pp. 155-161, 175-186	Quiz 4	Energy of Activation
W	Nov. 2	Free Radical Halogenation; CHWP Reactions	pp. 485-486 (problem 10-21)
F	Nov. 4	Stereochemistry Overview; IR Review	pp. 201-208	Bring asymmetric carbon
M	Nov. 7	Stereochemistry & Nomenclature; IR Quiz	pp. 201-208, 208-212	Bring asymmetric carbon; IR Quiz	Simple and Fractional Distillation
W	Nov. 9	Stereochemistry & Nomenclature	pp. 201-208, 208-212
F	Nov. 11	No Class – Veteran’s Day
M	Nov. 14	Isomers, Stereochemistry Problem Solving	224-241	Bring asymmetric tetrahedron; Mastering Chemistry 6 due	Column Chromatography
W	Nov. 16	Isomers and Stereochemistry Problem Solving; Quiz 5		Bring asymmetric tetrahedron; Quiz 5
F	Nov. 18	stereochemistry relating to biology & pharmaceuticals; polarimetry	pp. 213-223	Bring asymmetric tetrahedron
M	Nov. 21	Alkyl Halides Overview	pp. 247-263		No Lab
W	Nov. 23	No Class - Thanksgiving
F	Nov. 25	No Class - Thanksgiving
M	Nov. 28	Overview of SN2 mechanism	pp. 263-274	Mastering Chemistry 7 due	Dry Lab
W	Nov. 30	Exam II		Exam II
F	Dec. 2	SN2 Mechanism	pp. 263-274
M	Dec. 5	SN1 Mechanism	pp. 275-287		Lab Practical
W	Dec. 7	SN1; E1 Mechanisms	pp. 319-325	Mastering Chemistry 8 due
F	Dec. 9	E2 Mechanism; Quiz 6	pp. 326-340	Quiz 6
M	Dec. 12	Problem Solving –  substitution and elimination
	Final Exam Dec 15			Final Exam – December 15 8:00–10:00 am

 

Tips for success in organic chemistry:

1. Try not to dread it. 
2. Read before each lecture.
3. Start studying early and study consistently. 
4. You have many types of problems available – Mastering Chemistry, the textbook, the problems assigned on ECLearn, Sporcle quizzes – attempt them regularly.     
5. Go to office hours.  Seek assistance early if you are having difficulty.
6. Make a reactions notebook or flashcards (more critical second semester).