Organic Chemistry I

Bachelors of Science in Life and Health Sciences

CHM 145

BREYER STATE UNIVERSITY

Instructor: Troy Milliken, PhD

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to the Pre-Med degree at Breyer State University . It is my privilege to be your instructor in the central science of chemistry. This course is the next step of chemistry after General Chemistry II (CHM 130). General Chemistry, as its name implies, has a general focus. It covered many different topics in chemistry. Organic Chemistry uses many of the concepts in General Chemistry, applying them to molecules composed of carbon atoms.

TIME FRAME: This course is another foundational course in the degree program. You will be awarded 4 credits upon passing. You will have 10 weeks to complete the course. It is a self-paced course, and so will require discipline to get through all the material in a timely manner.

TEXTBOOKS: The textbook for this course is:

Book 1: Organic Chemistry. L. G. Wade, Jr, 6th edition, Prentice Hall, 2006: ISBN # 0-13-147871-0.

This package includes the textbook, solutions manual, and the molecular model set. This package is rather expensive, but remember it is being used for two semesters of work. Plus it's a package that will aid you over and over in future classes.

You may purchase this textbook from the university bookstore.

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TAKING EXAMS: Examinations are taken online via the Breyer State University website. Once you have registered for this program, you will receive instructions on accessing and taking the examinations. There are two (2) examinations for this course: a midterm exam and a final exam. The midterm will cover chapters 1-5. The final will cover chapters 6-11 and 14.1-10. They are 3 hours each. You will not be allowed to use any notes, calculator, or textbook.

GETTING STARTED: As soon as you receive your textbook, you may start the class. A good study method is to read the chapter first and take notes (including definitions). Then go back over the chapter and try to rework the problems the author has done in the chapter. You will notice that the assigned problems are for designated parts of the chapter. While focusing in on one part, try the problems associated with that part. Upon completion of the problems, go back over them to make sure you have them mastered. I cannot emphasize the importance of drilling yourself over and over. Keep your answered problems and notes in a ring binder so that you are organized. The material will accumulate quickly. You will soon see the rigor of this course. Organization is therefore vital.

GRADING: You will receive a letter grade based on your final average of your two exams in accordance with the following grade scale:

90-100% = A
80-89%   = B
70-79%   = C
60-69%   = D
59-0%     = Fail

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1). Know how to draw Lewis Structures for organic molecules and identify formal charges.
2). Know mechanistically how acids and bases react with each other.
3). Understand molecular orbital theory.
4). Name normal, branched, and cyclic alkanes and draw structural isomers.
5). Understand conformational analysis of normal alkanes and cyclohexane.
6). Understand free radical reactions.
7). Draw reaction coordinate diagrams for reactions.
8). Have a thorough understanding of stereoisomers, chirality, and optical activity.
9). Understand nucleophilic substitution reactions: SN1 and SN2.
10). Name alkenes, know their stabilities, and be able to know their synthesis reactions: E1 and E2.
11). Know the different reactions of alkenes.
12). Know how to name alkynes and predict their reactivity.
13). Know how to name alcohols and how they react.

COURSE CONTENT:

Ch 1 Introduction and Review
Ch 2 Structure and Properties of Organic Molecules
Ch 3 Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes
Ch 4 The Study of Chemical Reactions
Ch 5 Stereochemistry
Ch 6 Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination
Ch 10 Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols
Ch 11 Reaction of Alcohols

ASSIGNMENTS: Please go to the assignment section of the classroom.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may address them to admassistant@breyerstate.com . An administrative faculty member will respond to all questions.