SYLLABUS
ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY 2542, Spring 2010
CLASS TIME:
M, W, F 1:00 to 1:50 pm, BohH 90
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:
1. “Organic Chemistry”, 5th edition (2009) by Brown, Foote, Iverson,
& Anslyn (required)
2. Brown Organic Chemistry student solutions manual/study guide (e-book
or hard copy) (recommended)
3. Organic Molecular Model Kit (recommended)
4. OWL access (Online Web-based Learning system,
http://owl.thomsonlearning.com) (recommended)
These materials are available from UMD Bookstore as Organic Chemistry
Package, ISBN 0495790400. The textbook is also available as
eTextbook on the web: http://www.ichapters.com/
(http://www.ichapters.com/tl1/en/US/storefront/ichapters?cmd=catProductDetail&ISBN=9780495388579&cid=APL1)
- follow this link for a discount bundle
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 (20 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 11-16) February 24
(Wednesday), 1:00 to 1:50pm
Second Midterm Exam (Ch 17-21) March 31 (Wednesday),
1:00 to 1:50pm
Third Midterm Exam (Ch 21-23) April 28 (Wednesday),
1:00 to 1:50pm
Final Exam (comprehensive ACS standardized exam) TBA
QUIZ SCHEDULE:
Feb. 3 (W), Feb. 10 (W), March 24 (W), Apr. 14 (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