CHEM 3005
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY SURVEY & LABORATORY
4 Credit Hours
 
Course Information

Course Description:

The course will cover fundamentals of organic chemistry with emphasis on nomenclature, isomerism, properties and reactions of common class of organic compounds. Compounds of importance to our every day life are stressed. Students are expected to learn chemistry of various classes of organic compounds and their mechanistic details of how these compounds affect our lives..

Course Objectives:

This course is designed for students in Agriculture, Home Economics, and Allied Health. Its aims are comprehensive introduction of basic principles of organic chemistry. Its an opportunity for students to understand the value of organic chemistry in our daily lives.
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:

General Chemistry: General Chemistry concepts are required with the working knowledge in atomic structure, chemical bonding and chemical properties of atoms.

Course Topics:

1. STRUCTURE AND BONDING: Atomic Structure, Bonding, Hybridization

 

2. ALKANES: Structure and Nomenclature, Isomers, Ring Structure, Physical and Chemical properties, Synthesis

3. ALKENES: Structure and Nomenclature, Reactions, Preparation

4. REACTIONS OF ALKENES AND ALKYNES: All kinds of addition reactions and their mechanistic detail

5. AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS: Structure Reactions - Chemistry of Benzene Heterocyclic and Heteroaromatic Compounds

6. STEREOCHEMISTRY: Optical Activity, Sequence Rules, Diastereomers, Racemic Mixtures, Properties of, Stereoisomers

7. ALKYL HALIDES: Structure, Nomenclature, Properties, Reactions- SN1 and SN2, Chemical Characteristics

8. ALCOHOLS, ETHERS AND PHENOLS: Formulas and Nomenclature, Acidity and Structure, Properties, Epoxides, ThiolsReactions
9. ALDEHYDES AND KETONES:
Nomenclature, synthesis
Reactions
10. CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES:
Nomenclature, Synthesis
reactions

12. AMINES AND OTHER NITROGEN COMPOUNDS: Classification and Nomenclature Properties Preparation Reactions Some Physiologically Active Compounds

14. CARBOHYDRATES: Classification and NomenclatureGlucose - Structure and Configuration SugarsStarch, Glycogen, and Inulin Cellulose and Their Derivatives Digestion and Metabolism of Carbohydrates
15. AMINO ACIDS, PEPTIDES AND PROTEINS:Amino Acids - Structure, Properties and ReactionsPeptides and Proteins -Structure and PropertiesSequence Nutritional Importance of Proteins

16. LIPIDS: Waxes, Fats and Oils, Structure and Composition of Fats and Oils, Reactions of fats and oils, Digestion and Metabolism of Fats

16. NUCLEIC ACIDS: Structure, Purines and Pyrimidines, Nucleotides and Nucleosides, The DNA Polymer, RNA, Protein Synthesis

 

SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge in CHEM DRAW would be a plus, but not mandatory.

Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements
Required Textbooks:
Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course:
http://rodp.bkstr.com
Supplementary Materials:
Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course:
http://rodp.bkstr.com
Hardware Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. No Specific hardware is required
Software Requirements:
The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Knowledge in CHEM DRAW or ISIS DRAW would be a plus. You can download ISIS DRAW free from the following website: http://www.mdli.com/downloads/downloadable/index.jsp
Instructor Information
Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours and other communication information.
Assessment and Grading
Testing Procedures:
All assignments, tests and exam will be online.
Grading Procedure:
Six tests will be given during the semester. Each test will cover at least 2 chapters. Questions will reflect the major learning objectives of each chapter. Each student is required to take these tests. There will be no make up test, but the test with the lowest grade will be dropped during the determination of the final grade. A comprehensive final exam will be given at the end of the semester. Final exam will cover whole semester work. Students obtaining 90 percent score or above will be considered as highly successful in this course. Assignments will be given after each chapter is completed. Students are expected to perform well in these assignments. students are also expected to actively participate in the discussion group. The following distribution of points will be used to evaluate each student:
 
Tests 30%
Assignments 20%
Quizzes 20%
Discussion 10%
Final 20%
   
Grading Scale:
90 or Above A
80 - 89 B
70 - 79 C
60 - 69 D
Below 60 F
 
Assignments and Participation
Assignments and Projects: All assignments will be posted on the web one week before their due dates. Please check the bulletin board for announcements.
ASSIGNMENT NUMBER TOPIC DATE DUE
ASSIGNMENT 1
Structure and Bonding
Saturated Hydrocarbons
, 2004
ASSIGNMENT 2
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Aromatics Hydrocarbons
, 2004
ASSIGNMENT 3
Stereochemistry
Alkyl Halides
, 2004
ASSIGNMENT 4
Alcohols, Ethers and Phenols
Aldehydes and Ketones
, 2004
ASSIGNMENT 5
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Amines
, 2004
ASSIGNMENT 6
Carbohydrates
Amino Acids, Peptides and Proteins
, 2004
ASSIGNMENT 7
Nucleic Acids
Natural Products
, 2004
Class Participation:
All students must communicate with other students in the discussion room, students are expected to communicate with the instructor as a learning resource, students must check the course bulletin board frequently for announcements, and students must actively participate in threaded discussion events.
Punctuality:

Students are required to chat with the instructor at least once a week. Several time blocks will be provided. Up to 10 points can be awarded based on the interaction in the Chat room with the Instructor.

Course Ground Rules
Participation is required, Expected to communicate with other students in team projects, Learn how to navigate in WebCT, Keep abreast of course announcements , Use the assigned college or university e-mail address as opposed a personal e-mail address, Address technical problems immediately, Observe course netiquette at all times. 
Guidelines for Communications
Email:
  • Always include a subject line.
  • Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases.
  • Use standard fonts.
  • Do not send large attachments without permission.
  • Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication.
  • Respect the privacy of other class members
Discussion Groups:
  • Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant.
  • Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic.
  • Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other's ideas.
  • Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks.
  • Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
  • Be positive and constructive in group discussions.
  • Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner.
Chat:
  • Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session.
  • Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
  • Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.
  • Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.
  • Be constructive in your comments and suggestion
Web Resources:

Library

The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. 

Students With Disabilities

Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

The instructor reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

Technical Support

Telephone Support:
  • TECHNICAL PROBLEMS please visit the AskRODP Customer Support web page at http://help.rodp.org or call the AskRODP Help Desk at 1-866-550-RODP (1-866-550-7637)
  • REGISTRATION PROBLEMS contact your home school RODP Campus Contact