SYLLABUS

  CHEM 2542 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LECTURE
Summer 2019
July 8 - August 23, 2019

CLASS TIME:  M, W, F     9:00 to 11:10 am, Life Science 175

INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Peter Grundt
Office: HCAMS 312
e-mail: pgrundt@d.umn.edu
Office hours: M, W, F 11:10 am to 11:40 am, or by appointment

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME:

Upon successful completion of the second semester of Organic Chemistry, students will develop good level of understanding of the principles of organic spectroscopy, structure and reactivity of aromatic compounds, structure and chemical transformations of organometallic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, derivatives of carboxylic acids, and amines. Students will also learn introductory aspects of bioorganic chemistry and develop a high level of proficiency in solving organic chemistry problems and proposing mechanistic explanation of organic reactions. Student learning outcomes will be measured by in-class quizzes and exams.

COURSE MATERIALS:

“Organic Chemistry: a Two-Semester Course of Essential Organic Chemistry” by Zhdankin and Grundt

(required). The book is available from UMD Bookstore or can be purchased from https://store.cognella.com/91361

 

“Solutions Manual and Additional Problems for Organic Chemistry” by Grundt, Mereddy, and Zhdankin

(required). This manual can be purchased from https://store.cognella.com/91361

 

Additional Material can be found on the course website: http://www.d.umn.edu/~pgrundt/2542

PREREQUISITES:

CHEM 2541 (Organic Chemistry I Lecture)

 

PREREQUISITES:    

            

Four Quizzes (20 min each)                                  100 points (4x25 pts)

Three Midterm Exams (50 minutes each)          300 points (3x100 pts)

Final Exam (2 hours)                                              200 points

Total                                                                          600 points

Note:

 

- There is no graded homework in this class. However, you are strongly encouraged to attend lecture, read the textbook AND work through the recommended problems in the textbook or provided by the instructor. Refer to the course web page (http://www.d.umn.edu/~pgrundt/2542) for details. Material covered in lecture and the content of the textbook and the recommended problems will be used as templates for the quizzes and exams during the course of the semester.

TENTATIVE EXAM SCHEDULE:
Midterm Exam 1: July 22 (Monday), 10:20 to 11:10 am
Midterm Exam 2: August 2 (Friday), 10:20 to 11:10 am
Midterm Exam 3: August 14 (Wednesday), 10:20 to 11:10 am
Final Exam:  August 23 (Friday), 9:00 to 11:10 am


TENTATIVE QUIZ SCHEDULE:
July 15 (Monday), July 26 (Friday), August 7 (Wednesday), August 19 (Monday); 10:50 to 11:10 am

Note: You can expect that all exams and quizzes are given on the dates indicated above. However, Duluth’s weather is unpredictable. Therefore the term “tentative” was used for the exam and quiz dates.

The University of Minnesota Duluth policies related to teaching and learning apply for this course. Further details see can be found at: http://d.umn.edu/academic-affairs/academic-policies/classroom-policies/recommended-syllabi-policy-statements

Access for Students with Disabilities: It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Please call 218-726-6130 or visit the DR website at www.d.umn.edu/access for more information.