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CHM 2210 Syllabus– Organic Chemistry I Fall 2015
Department of Chemistry & Physics
Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00-11:50 AM
Location: AB7–336
Credit hours: 3 (CRN# 80084)
Instructor: Dr. Gregory R. Boyce, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
E-mail: gboyce@fgcu.edu
Office: Whitaker 259
Office Hours: MWF 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM and additional hours by appointment.
Course Description
Organic Chemistry I, CHM 2210, is a three credit-hour course offered by the College of Arts
& Sciences, intended for science majors. Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (CHM 2210L) is a co-
requisite of this course. The course is on the FGCU’s Canvas website which is where you can access
and download this syllabus and posted lecture materials at http://canvas.fgcu.edu/.
Organic Chemistry I emphasizes fundamentals of structure and reactivity of organic
molecules and focuses on nomenclature, properties and structure of common functionalities,
stereochemistry, spectroscopy (both infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance), synthesis, and
reaction mechanisms. A successful student will have mastered the systematic naming common
organic molecules, how to predict reactivity of compounds based on structure, and formulate logical
reaction mechanisms when only given the starting materials.
Prerequisite
CHM 1046 with a minimum grade of C and CHM 1046L with a minimum grade of C.
Materials Needed
Textbook: "Organic Chemistry" by David Klein, 2nd Edition, customized version.
ISBN: 9781118944226. Textbook and WileyPLUS are available as a package for FGCU students in
this link: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-822610.html. E-book is available on the
WileyPLUS).
Preparing for Your ACS Examination in Organic Chemistry: The Official Guide. This book is necessary for
students to be fully prepared for the final exam. Two copied are available at FGCU library.
Suggested Materials
Molecular Model Kit: A model set is extremely useful in this class and all other classes
involving organic chemistry. The sets sold by HGS are rather good and can be bought online
relatively inexpensively. http://www.maruzen.info/hgs/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=2
Grading
Everyone MUST take the final exam, which is cumulative, at the time specified by the FGCU
Schedule of Classes.
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Final grades in the course will be based on the following assignment types and their
respective weights. Note that the +/- system is
not
used. Since the lecture class is separate from the
laboratory course, your performance in the lecture class will have no direct effect on your final grade
in this course. All of your grades will be available on Canvas for you to view – if you notice any
errors notify your instructor immediately.
Extra Credit Opportunities
There are two opportunities for extra credit in this course. The first is to visit my office
hours with prepared questions for a total of 3 extra points before the first exam. The second
opportunity will be given as questions at the end of each exam. The focus of these questions will be
the “broad appeal material” presented in the lecture. For instance, I go over a book that uses
chirality as the central theme of a murder mystery, the only questions on the tests on such
information will be in the extra credit section.
Course Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes
The development of critical thinking and problem solving skills is emphasized in this course.
The following outlines what the student should know and be able to do upon completion of the
course.
Master naming simple organic compounds containing common functionalities.
Compare and contrast the structures, properties, and reactions presented and be able to
predict reactivity based on structure.
Draw resonance structures for common organic functionalities.
Describe, draw, and predict the most stable configurations of common organic
functionalities.
Classify molecules as chiral or achiral and be able to identify molecules as enantiomers and
diastereomers.
Predict which reaction (SN1, SN2, E1 and E2) will occur based on the reactivity of the
substrates and reaction conditions.
Determine molecular weight of a compound from mass spectra and predict molecular
fragments Draw general features of the NMR spectra for a specific compound.
Interpret a combination of IR, NMR and mass spectra data to define the structure of a
compound.
Make-up Policy
A missed exam results in a grade of “0” for that test. Since exam grades make up the of
credit for the course, it is imperative that you are present and prepared for each exam. Make-ups for
any of the exams will only be allowed with documented proof of a serious unpreventable
circumstance.
Laptop/cell phone Policy
Grades are assigned as follows:
90 – 100
A
80 – 89
B
70 – 79
C
60 – 69
D
< 60
F
Quizzes
10%
Exams (3)
70%
Final Exam
20%
TOTAL
100%
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Laptops CANNOT be used during the lecture. While laptops can be very helpful in note
taking, all organic chemistry is drawn so they are useless during class. Cell phones are a distraction
for everyone, and should be turned off or muted during class.
Using either during class without
my expressed permission, will result in a 5 pt. penalty on the next exam.
Homework Assignments/ Quizzes
Homework assignments are absolutely essential to succeeding in this course. The
homework in this course is not graded and is provided as practice for you to hone your skills. If you
do not do the homework you should not expect higher than a “C” in this course.
Supplemental Instruction
It is highly recommended that you take advantage of the free tutoring available through the
Center for Academic Achievement: http://www.fgcu.edu/caa
Academic Behavior Standards and Academic Dishonesty
All students are expected to demonstrate honesty in their academic pursuits. The university
policies regarding issues of honesty can be found in the FGCU Student Guidebook under the
Student Code of Conduct
and
Policies and Procedures
sections. All students are expected to
study this document which outlines their responsibilities and consequences for violations of the
policy. The FGCU Student Guidebook is available online at
http://studentservices.fgcu.edu/judicialaffairs/new.html
Disability Accommodations Services
Florida Gulf Coast University, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and
the university’s guiding principles, will provide classroom and academic accommodations to students
with documented disabilities. If you need to request an accommodation in this class due to a
disability, or you suspect that your academic performance is affected by a disability, please contact
the Office of Adaptive Services. The Office of Adaptive Services is located in Howard Hall 137. The
phone number is 239-590-7956 or TTY 239-590-7930.
Student Observance of Religious Holidays
All students at Florida Gulf Coast University have a right to expect that the University will
reasonably accommodate their religious observances, practices, and beliefs. Students, upon prior
notification to their instructors, shall be excused from class or other scheduled academic activity to
observe a religious holy day of their faith. Students shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time
to make up the material or activities covered in their absence. Students shall not be penalized due to
absence from class or other scheduled academic activity because of religious observances. Where
practicable, major examinations, major assignments, and University ceremonies will not be
scheduled on a major religious holy day. A student who is to be excused from class for a religious
observance is not required to provide a second party certification of the reason for the absence. The
full FGCU policy is available online at http://www.fgcu.edu/generalcounsel/policies-view.asp
Syllabus Statement for Center for Academic achievement
The center for academic achievement (CAA) provides academic support service to all FGCU
students. Students can take advantage of our free peer tutoring and supplemental instruction
sessions for lower-level science course, as well as workshops to facilitate the development of skill
necessary for college success. For more information, please visit CAA in Library 103 or call at (239)
590-7906. The CAA website is www.fgcu.edu/caa.
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Lecture Schedule (This schedule is tentative and may be adjusted as needed)
Date
Concepts Covered
Week 1
8/19
Introduction and Syllabus
8/21
Ch. 1 – A Review of Chemical Bonds and MO Theory
Ch. 2 – Molecular Representation
Week 2
8/24
Ch. 2 – Molecular Representation
8/26
Ch. 3 – Acids and Bases
8/28
Ch. 4 – Alkanes & Cycloalkanes
Week 3
8/31
Ch. 4 – Alkanes & Cycloalkanes
9/2
Ch. 5 – Stereoisomerism
9/4
Ch. 5 – Stereoisomerism
Week 4
9/7
Ch. 6 – Chemical Reactivity and Mechanisms
9/9
Ch. 6 – Chemical Reactivity and Mechanisms
9/11
Ch. 6 – Chemical Reactivity and Mechanisms
Week 5
9/14
Exam 1 – Chapters 1 – 6
9/16
Ch. 7 – Substitution Reactions
9/19
Ch. 7 – Substitution Reactions
Week 6
9/21
Ch. 7 – Substitution Reactions
9/23
Ch. 8 – Alkenes: Structure and Preparation
9/25
Ch. 8 – Alkenes: Structure and Preparation
Week 7
9/28
Ch. 9 – Addition Reactions of Alkenes
9/30
Ch. 9 – Addition Reactions of Alkenes
10/2
Ch. 9 – Addition Reactions of Alkenes
Week 8
10/5
Ch. 10 – Alkynes
10/7
Ch. 10 – Alkynes
10/9
Exam 2 – Chapters 7 – 10
Week 9
10/12
Ch. 11 – Radical Reactions
10/14
Ch. 11 – Radical Reactions
10/16
Ch. 12 – Synthesis
Week 10
10/19
Ch. 12 – Synthesis
10/21
Ch. 12 – Synthesis
10/23
Ch. 13 – Alcohols and Phenols
Week 11
10/26
Ch. 13 – Alcohols and Phenols
10/28
Ch. 13 – Alcohols and Phenols
10/30
Ch. 13 – Alcohols and Phenols
11/2
Ch. 14 – Ethers & Epoxides; Thiols & Sulfides
Week 12
11/3
Last Day to Drop/Withdraw without Academic Penalty
11/4
Ch. 14 – Ethers & Epoxides; Thiols & Sulfides
11/6
Exam 3 – Chapters 11, 12, 13 & 14
Week 13
11/9
Ch. 14 – Ethers & Epoxides; Thiols & Sulfides
11/11
Ch. 14 – Ethers & Epoxides; Thiols & Sulfides
11/13
Ch. 15 – IR and MS
Week 14
11/16
Ch. 15 – IR and MS
11/18
Ch. 16 – NMR
11/20
Ch. 16 – NMR
Week 15
11/23
Ch. 16 – NMR
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11/25
Review for Exam 3
11/27
Thanksgiving Break – No class
Week 16
12/1
Exam 3 – Chapters 14-16
12/3
Review for Final
Week 17
12/7
Final Exam – all Chapters (ACS Exam);10:00 AM – 12:15
PM; Location: AB7 –336
