SYLLABUS

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2542, Summer 2008
July 7 - August 21


CLASS TIME:  M, W, F     08:00 to 10:10 am, LSci 175

INSTRUCTORS:

Dr. Viktor V. Zhdankin (August 4 through August 21),  Office: Chem. 319, Phone: 726-6902
        e-mail: vzhdanki@d.umn.edu; web page: www.d.umn.edu/~vzhdanki/
        office hours: M, W, F    10:10 to 11:10 (after lecture)

Dr. Peter Grundt (July 7 through August 1),  Office: Chem. 231, Phone: 726-6939
        e-mail: pgrundt@d.umn.edu
        office hours:  M, W, F    10:10 to 11:10 am (after lecture)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Chem 2542 is the second semester of organic chemistry at the sophomore-junior level. The lecture portion of the course will cover structure and chemical transformations of functional groups, organic spectroscopy, and introductory aspects of bioorganic chemistry.

LECTURE MATERIALS:
“Organic Chemistry”, by John McMurry (6th or 7th edition)  (required)
“Study Guide & Student Solutions Manual 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) (optional)

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/2542SS/

GRADING:
 


Four Quizzes (20 min) 100 points (4x25 pts)
Three Midterm Exams (1 hour)  300 points (3x100 pts)
Final Exam (2 hours)  200 points
Total: 600 points

EXAM SCHEDULE:
First Midterm Exam  (Chs 13-16)    July 25 (Friday), 9:10 to 10:10 am
Second Midterm Exam  (Chs 17-19)    August 8 (Friday), 9:10 to 10:10 am
Third Midterm Exam  (Chs 20-24)    August 18 (Monday), 9:10 to 10:10 am
Final Exam (Chs 12-26)     August 21 (Thursday), 8:00 to 10:00 am


QUIZ SCHEDULE:
July 14 (Monday), July 21 (Monday), August 1 (Friday), August 15 (Friday); 9:40 to 10:10 am


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
 

Chem 2544 LABORATORY, Summer 2008


LABORATORY TIME:  Section 1: 8:00 - 9:50 am TTh, SSB 228
                                            Section 2: 8:00 - 9:50 am TTh, SSB 232
                                            Section 3: 10:10 -12:00 am TTh, SSB 232

LABORATORY MATERIALS:

“Macroscale and Microscale Organic Experiments” 5th Edition by Williamson/ Minard/ Masters
Laboratory Breakage Card
Safety Goggles
Bound Laboratory Book (Composition type)

Teaching Assistants:    
Hughes Ackom (ackom004@d.umn.edu)
Jason Dorweiler (dorw0009@d.umn.edu)
Srinivas Tekkam (tekka001@d.umn.edu)

TA office hours will be announced

Lab Period       EXPERIMENT

1. Check-in and safety orientation for new students
2. IR and NMR Spectroscopy, Chapters 11 and 12. Identification of Unknowns.
3. Oxidation: Cyclohexanone from Cyclohexanol by Hypochlorite Oxidation, Chapter 22 (Exp. 3, pp. 381-383)
4. Sodium Borohydride Reduction of 2-Methylcyclohexanone, Chapter 26 (pp. 422-423)
5. Aldehydes and Ketones, Chapter 36. Unknowns (Exp. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, pp. 509-514)
6. Esterification, Chapter 40. Synthesis of n-Butyl Acetate by Azeotropic Distillation of Water (Exp. 1, pp. 559-560)
7. Nitration of Methyl Benzoate, Chapter 28. (Exp. 1, pp 432-433)
8. Friedel-Crafts Alkylation of Benzene, Chapter 29 (Exp. 1, pp. 438-440)
9. The Sandmeyer Reaction, Chapter 44 (Exp. 1, 2, 3, pp. 600-601)
10. Amines, Chapter 43 (Exp. 1,2, pp. 588-590)
11. Dyes and Dyeing, Chapter 46. Diazotization of Sulfanilic Acid and Preparation of Methyl Orange (Exp. 1,4, pp. 635-636, 639-640)
12. Polymers, Chapter 67 (Exp. 1, pp. 818-820)
13. Carbohydrates, Chapter 63 (Exp. 2,3, pp. 770-771)
Check-out


GENERAL LABORATORY RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:

    1. You MUST have a bound composition type laboratory notebook. 
    2. You MUST have and wear fully enclosing goggles. If you do not own a pair you can buy them from the stockroom. If you forget your goggles you can rent them from the stockroom. The first time is free and it is $.50 after that.
    3. It is recommended you do not wear shorts, sandals, or nylon type running pants. These offer little protection from chemicals in the event of an accident.  
    4. Don’t sit on the lab benches.
    5. Place your bags and coats on the shelves provided in the lab.
    6. You are not allowed to eat or drink in the lab.
    7. For your safety wash your hands when leaving the lab!

LABORATORY GRADING: This chemistry lab is worth 120 points; ten points per lab.

Keep a good and neat lab notebook.  Make sure you
1. Use a pen.
2. Draw a single line through a mistake. Do not scribble or use whiteout.
3. Keep notebook in column format.
4. Write on one side of the page.
5. Make sure your procedures are complete before you begin the lab.

What your notebook should contain:
1. Title and date should be at the top of every lab.
2. Reaction scheme.
3. Lab partner(s).
4. Procedure written in your own words (it should be able to be used instead of the book.  You
    should not need your book in lab).

5. Observations:  (Very important)
  1. Write down EVERYTHING you notice.  Color change, precipitate formation, if the solution
      turns clear, melting point, anything you weigh down, starting weight of material, end weight  
      of product, boiling point, solubility’s etc.
  2. Put the changes in the lab here (if you forget to put them in the procedure).
6. Results:  Put data in tabular format if possible.
       1. Show any and all calculations used, like theoretical yield and percent yield.
       2. Indicate starting weight and ending weights of your starting material and product.
       3. Melting point or boiling point should be stated.
       4. Staple or tape IR, NMR and TLC plates in notebook.