Chemistry 239: Organic Chemistry II

Spring, 2007

Text: Organic Chemistry by L. G. Wade, 5^th Ed.

Instructor: Dr. R. C. White

Office: 104B, Phone: 294-1060

Chemistry 239 is the second half of a two-semester sequence called “Organic Chemistry”. This course will continue to require much effort because of the new things you learn as well as the types of things you will learn. This course requires the development of a systematic, rational approach to problem solving. “How can I take the things I have learned and apply them to problem solving”, is one of the goals of the course. The keys to a successful experience in organic chemistry are to a) read the text, b) review the summaries at the end of each chapter, c) work the problems at the back of the chapter, d) study two hours for ever hour of class time and e) work the practice tests at www.prenhall.com/wade. The semester’s work is tentatively outlined below.

Week of	Lecture
January 17	Chapter 12: Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
January 24	Chapter 13: NMR Spectrometry: Types of signals, spin-spin coupling, integration, problem solving
January 31	Chapter 13 cont’d, Chapter 14: Ethers and Epoxides: Preparation and Reactions of Ethers and Epoxides.
February 7	Chapter 14: cont’d. Chapter 15: The Allyl System, Addition Reactions
February 14	Chapter 15: The Diels Alder Reaction, Chapter 16: Aromaticity
February 21	Chapter 16: Aromatic Ions, Heterocyclic Compounds
February 28	Chapter 17: Reactions of Aromatic Compounds, Directive Effects, Multiple Substituents, Friedel Crafts Reactions
March 7	Chapter 18: Ketones and Aldehydes: Synthetic Methods, Nucleophilic Acyl Substition and Addition, Grignard Reactions, Condensation reactions
March 14	NO CLASSES SPRING BREAK
March 21	Chapter 18, cont’d
March 28	Chapter 19: Amines, Condensation Reactions, Alkylation Reactions
April 4	Chapter 19: Elimination Reactions, Ch. 20, Carboxylic Acids
April 11	Chapter 20: Preparation and Reactions of Acids
April 18	Chapter 21Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature and Reactions
April 25	Chapter 21, cont’d
May 7	Chapter 21, cont’d
May 11	Final Exam 11:00

There will be three one-hour exams given in the semester. These are as follows:

Exam One: Friday February 4

Exam Two Friday, March 11

Exam Three Friday April 22

The course will be graded as follows:

Three exams @ 100 pts = 300 pts

Final Exam 200 pts

Therefore, A = 440-500 pts

B = 380-439 pts

C = 320-379 pts

D = 250-319 pts

Homework Problems

Ch. 12 12.14, 12.15, 12.16, 12.20, 12.22, 12.24, 12.25, 12.26

Ch. 13 13.34, 13.35, 13.38, 13.47, 13.48

Ch. 14 14.31, 14.33, 14.37, 14.39, 14.41, 14.47

Ch. 15 15.25, 15.27, 15.30, 15.33, 15.38

Ch. 16 16.27, 16.28, 16.30, 16.32, 16.35

Ch. 17 17.44, 17.46, 17.47, 17.48, 17.53, 17.57, 17.65,

Ch. 18 18.39, 49, 18.50, 18.51, 18.52, 18.56, 18.62, 18.66, 18.73

Ch. 19 19.36, 19.37, 19.39, 19.41, 19.42, 19.44, 19.51, 19.57

Ch. 20 20.26, 20.27, 20.28, 20.30, 20.34, 20.35, 20.36, 20.39, 20.40

Ch. 21 21.44, 21, 45, 21.47, 21.48, 21.49, 21.50, 21.54, 21.57, 21.65

The exams will be very similar to the homework problems. If you are diligent in working homework problems, you will learn chemistry and also prepare for exams. The purchase of an answer book to problems is discouraged as all it will do is provide “answers to copy down” and will discourage valid studying. Students are not here to “beat a system” but to become educated.

Regrading Exams

If a student feels that an exam has been misgraded, the student must submit the exam for a regrade within one week after the exams are handed back to the student. The entire exam will be regraded. Exams not picked up after one week will be discarded.

Makup Exams

There are no makeup exams. If anyone misses an exam, the final exam will also serve as a comprehensive makeup exam.

Academic Honesty

A University is a place where students learn about course material and learn about good citizenship. Academic dishonesty is abhorrent to the goals and indicates a paucity of personal integrity. Academic dishonesty, whether it is cheating on exams, plagiarism, or any other dishonest behavior will result in failure of the class.

Classroom Demeanor

Proper classroom behavior is expected at all times. This means no reading newspapers in class, talking with each other and the like. This is a University with adult students and one should strive to learn how to conduct one’s self professionally. Cell phones are to be turned off during class.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Sam Houston State University that individuals otherwise qualified shall not be excluded, solely by reason of their disability from participation in any academic program of the university. Further, they shall not be denied the benefits of these programs nor shall they be subjected to discrimination. Students with disabilities that might affect their academic performance are expected to visit with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities located in the Counseling Center.

Religious Holidays

Section 51.911(b) of the Texas Education Code requires that an institution of higher education excuse a student from attending class or other required activity including examinations for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A student desiring to absent himself/herself from a scheduled class to observe (a) holy day(s) shall present a written statement concerning the religious holy day(s). The student will be responsible for any material covered during the absence.

Visitors in Classrooms

Visitors to class must obtain permission from the instructor before entering the class and shall not cause disturbances in class. It is the instructor’s prerogative to dismiss visitors.

Regrading Exams