SYLLABUS
ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY 2542, Spring 2008
CLASS TIME:
M, W, F 1:00 to 1:50 pm, Chem 200
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Viktor V. Zhdankin, Office: Chem. 319, Phone: 726-6902
e-mail: vzhdanki@d.umn.edu; web
page: www.d.umn.edu/~vzhdanki
office hours: M, W, F
1:50 to 3:00 pm M, W, F, or by appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Chem 2542 is the
second semester of organic chemistry at the sophomore-junior level. The
lectures will cover organic spectroscopy, chemistry of aromatic
compounds, structure and chemical transformations of functional groups,
and introductory aspects of bioorganic chemistry.
LECTURE
MATERIALS:
“Organic Chemistry” by John McMurry (6th or 7th edition) (required)
“Study Guide for John McMurry’s Organic Chemistry” by Susan McMurry
(required)
Organic Molecular Model Kit (recommended)
OWL access (Online Web-based Learning system,
http://owl.thomsonlearning.com) (recommended)
UMD TUTORING CENTER:
http://www.d.umn.edu/tutoring/
COURSE WEB
PAGE:
All class
materials, including this syllabus, exam and quiz schedules, sample
exams, list of recommended problems, laboratory schedule and handouts,
as well as useful links to other websites will be posted and
periodically updated on the following web page:
http://www.d.umn.edu/~vzhdanki/2542/
GRADING:
| Four Quizzes (15 min) |
100 points (4x25 pts) |
| Three Midterm Exams (1 hour) |
300 points (3x100 pts) |
| Final Exam (2 hours) |
210 points |
| Total: |
610 points |
EXAM
SCHEDULE:
First Midterm Exam (Ch
13-16)
February 20 (Wednesday), 1:00 to 1:50pm
Second Midterm Exam (Ch
17-19)
April 2 (Wednesday), 1:00 to 1:50pm
Third Midterm Exam (Ch
20-24)
April 30 (Wednesday), 1:00 to 1:50pm
Final Exam (comprehensive ACS standardized exam)
May 12 (Monday), 12:00 to 1:55pm
QUIZ SCHEDULE:
Feb. 6 (W), Feb. 13 (W), March 5 (W), Apr. 16 (W); 1:30 to 1:50 pm
For University
Policy on Student Academic Integrity see:
www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity.
Access for
Students with Disabilities:
Individuals who have any disability or physical condition (such as
pregnancy, allergy, etc.), 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