CHEM 2541
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1
Spring 2008

CLASS TIME: M, W, F 11:00 to 11:50 Chem 150

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Peter Grundt
Phone: 726-6939
Office: Chem 231
E-mail: pgrundt@d.umn.edu
Office hours: M, W, F 11:50 to 12:50 pm or by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Chem 2541 is the first semester course of Organic Chemistry at the sophomore-junior level. This class serves as an introduction into the chemistry of carbon. It will cover the structure and bonding of carbon-containing compounds and their reaction mechanisms with a particular focus on hydrocarbons such as alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Furthermore the concepts of stereochemistry, halogens as functional groups and structure determination in Organic Chemistry will be presented

COURSE MATERIALS: "Organic Chemistry" by John McMurry (7th edition) (required)
"Study Guide for John McMurry's Organic Chemistry" by Susan McMurry (recommended)
Organic Molecular Model Kit (required)
OWL access (Online Web-based Learning system): OWL (recommended)

COURSE SCHEDULE: A lecture schedule and a list of recommended reading assignments and problems will be posted and periodically updated on the following web page: http://www.d.umn.edu/~pgrundt/2541/schedule_7.html

UMD TUTORING CENTER: http://www.d.umn.edu/tutoring

GRADING: Four Quizzes (20 min each) 100 pts (4x25 pts)
Three Midterm Exams (50 min each) 300 pts (3x100 pts)
Final Exam (115 min) 200 pts
Total: 600 pts

GRADING POLICIES: http://www.d.umn.edu/~pgrundt/2541/policies.html

EXAM SCHEDULE:
First Midterm Exam: Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 11:00-11:50
Second Midterm Exam: Wednesday, March 26, 2008, 11:00-11:50
Third Midterm Exam: Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 11:00-11:50
Final Exam: Monday, May 12, 2008, 10:00-11:55

QUIZ SCHEDULE:
Quiz 1: Monday, February 3, 2008
Quiz 2: Monday, February 18, 2008
Quiz 3: Monday, April 7, 2008
Quiz 4: Monday, May 5, 2008

Molecular Model Kit can be used on all exams and quizzes

CURRENT GRADES: https://egradebook.d.umn.edu/cgi-bin/service/egb/index.cgi

SOME LINKS
Exams and Quizzes from CHEM 2521
Recommended pages and problems: McMurry "Organic Chemistry", 6th edition
Some Chemistry Websites:
http://www.chemhelper.com/tutorials.html
http://course.lib.uci.edu/~mcbrown/organic_definitions.html
http://web.missouri.edu/~glaserr/wade4e/21x_destinations_w4.html#links_LK_EN
http://chemconnections.llnl.gov/Websters/stereochem.html

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ACCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Individuals who have any disability or physical condition, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in this class, are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester. It is University policy to provide, on a flexible and individualized basis, reasonable accommodations to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. Adaptations of methods, materials or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation. This publication/material is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Penny Cragun, Disability Services and Resources, 726-8727