CHEM 3311: General Organic Chemistry 1
Fall 2007, Section 001: MWF 9:10 - 10:05 am
Instructor: Peter K. Bridson (e-mail: pbridson@memphis.edu)
Description: This course is required for Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, and Dietetics majors, and will also be taken by students preparing for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and related health professions. This course is a pre-requisite to Organic Chemistry 2, CHEM 3312. Students should also take the associated laboratory, CHEM 3301.
Textbook:
- Paula Y. Bruice, Organic Chemistry, 5th ed. (Chapters 1 - 13)
Supplementary Materials:
A plastic model kit or a computer-based model viewing system is
strongly recommended. If you have your own computer I recommend you
download ChemSketch, a free drawing and modeling program, from
http://www.acdlabs.com. Similar
software (ChemWindow, Spartan) is available on TigerLAN computers.
I will make any PowerPoint presentations or other supplementary lecture
materials available online.
Course Objectives:
You will come to understand how the molecular structure of organic
compounds determines the observed physical and chemical properties. You will
learn how to draw structures, determine systematic names for organic
compounds from the structure, and predict trends in properties and chemical
reactivity. You will be able to predict the products of reactions of alkyl
halides, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, and ethers with some common reagents,
and understand in detail how these reactions occur at the molecular level.
Homework:
Assigned homework problems should be completed and brought to the next class period. Homework problems will not be collected or graded, but will form the basis for class discussion.
It is highly recommended that in addition to the assigned homework, extra problems are worked to ensure familiarity with the course material and adequate preparation for the tests.
Grades:
Grades will be based on three 60 minute tests (100 points each), and a final examination (200 points).
Grades are expected to be in the range: A > 420 > B > 360 > C > 300 > D > 240 > F (out of 500).
Schedule:
- Test 1: Wednesday, September 26
- Test 2: Monday, October 29
- Test 3: Friday, November 30
- Final Examination: Friday, December 7, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Policies:
- No make-up exams will be given. Tests (except the final) may be repeated for partial credit.
- Reading and problem assignments should be completed before the designated period.
- Tardiness and unexcused absence from class are unprofessional behaviors that should be avoided.
- Reasonable and appropriate accommodations will be made for students who present a memo from Student Disability Services.
- Expectations for academic integrity and student conduct are described in detail on the website of the Office of Student Judicial and Ethical Affairs. Students should be aware of the guidelines on “Academic Dishonesty” and “Disruptive Behaviors” and conduct themselves accordingly.