| 4 Semester Hours Credit ( 3-lecture, 1-lab) | Faith Integration Module |
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Lecture Instructor: Mark Lassiter, PhD Phone:669-8012 x3303 (Office) 669-1833 (Home) |
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Environmental Science EV/CH 320-04: Organic Chemistry Fall 2000
Office Hours:
Monday: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 9:30-10:30 a.m., 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30-10-30 a.m.
Friday: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Class Meetings: Lecture-11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. MWF Laboratory -12:30-4:30 pm-Mon MSB 2ndFloor
Texts:
1) Organic Chemistry (3rd ed.), Volhardt, K. P.& Schore, N. E.
2) Study Guide & Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry(2nd ed.), Schore, N. E.
3) Molecular Structure Model Set for Organic Chemistry W.H. Freeman Company
Laboratory Manuals:
1) Microscale Experiments in Organic Chemistry-Pt-1 CH221 Wahl, G. H.
2) Micro-Scale Experiments in Organic Chemistry-Pt-2 CH223 Wahl, G. H.
Reference Texts: (Students need these texts available for reference. On reserve in the library.)
A Biblical Response to Environmental Issues, Earth-Wise Calvin DeWitt
Biology: Through the Eyes of Faith, R. T. Wright
Goals of EV/CH 320 Organic Chemistry:
1. To enhance learning through various styles of instruction and student-student assistance while fostering an atmosphere of Christ-centered support and encouragement. *Ed. Obj. 1,5
2. To encourage the development of critical thinking in the assimilation of concepts and specific information while exploring the application of knowledge and faith integration. *Ed. Obj. 1, 3,5,7
3. To develop foundational concepts and principles of Organic Chemistry applicable to Environmental Studies and in preparation for professional training (i.e. Medical School and Graduate School). *Ed Obj. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
4. Self actualized review and preparation, supported and encouraged by small study groups and participatory learning/instruction and reinforced by class discussion and student instruction. *Ed. Obj. 2,3,5,6
5. To encourage faith integration and the exploration of the individual responsibility with knowledge.
*Ed. Obj. 1,3,7
6. To establish the student's ability to make a research proposal for an independent research project in the spring semester accompanied by an investigation of the operation of an instrument common to Organic Chemical analysis (designing and posting an instrument web site) that may be used with the student's investigation. *Ed. Obj. 2, 3, 4,5, 6,7
*Educational Objectives, found in the Montreat College's Statement of Purpose - http://www.montreat.edu
Course Components:
1. Lectures / Discussion (WF) will utilize primarily the Vollhardt/Schore text and build upon the Environmental Inorganic Chemistry course.
2. Student participation in the presentation of the material to the group will be fostered by integrating their input into the class time. Students must then have read and studied the material of each class before we cover it in class. Students will be asked to present sections to the class as further development of the students' training in self-instruction and their ability to explain concepts to others.
3. Individuals and Study Groups are to review the chapter material and work problems at the end of the chapter. You are responsible for working together to assist each other in mastery of course specifics and concepts.
4. A Faith Integration Exercise will be utilized. Students will discuss and explore the responsibility of knowledge while researching this topic, recording ideas in a journal and completing an essay.
5. Students are encouraged to see the instructor as soon as possible if any help is needed with the review material. Do not forget to utilize the study guide and reference material.
6. There will be three tests given that are to be completed outside of class in order to provide the student with a more flexible time structure. Laboratory quizzes dealing with safety, techniques, and major concepts will be given at the beginning of the laboratory on those assigned dates. A comprehensive exam will be given.
7. A literature review project is to be completed by December 2nd. This is the beginning of a laboratory
research project that will be completed next semester. This project will enable the student to make applications of organic chemistry to an environmental issue and develop laboratory and conceptional skills through independent project development and product synthesis.
8. Room 209 has a Tutorial/Development Station that will be open during the day. The Organic Chemistry class may arrange for a tutorial period (that may include a weekday evening) at which time the instructor could be available for assistance and the room could be scheduled for class group work. Only the discs at this station can be utilized with this computer!! No viruses please.
9. A project proposal is to be designed by the student and an instrument is to be researched. Instrument resources will be compiled on a web site that the student prepares. The student will work with this instrument to attempt its operation in application with their research project for second semester. A partnership has been established with the Land - Of- Sky Council of Asheville to work with the Waste Reduction Partners to investigate recycling protocols for materials of concern for local industries.
Tutorial/Development Station:
This station will have a computer, audio-visual unit, and resources for your further study and assistance in this course. Proposed resources:
· Computer files of class (your group input) notes and class presentations & Computer/LaserDisk Tutorial
· Multimedia Equipment for Instructional Software Development
Class Presentations:
The class will be responsible for the presentation of three chapters this semester. The class as a whole or small groups of the class will prepare and present the material for these chapters. The group should utilize instructional tools that include lecture, discussion, activities, model building, or computer exercises. As if you were teaching a class, you will need to present the material in a way that best enables the student to grasp the concepts of the chapter. Your goal is to teach the rest of the class this chapter in a way that best assures their mastery of the material.
Environmental Synthesis Project: Due by November 30th
First semester, you will be developing a novel synthesis or recycling project that has application to environmental concerns. You will be primarily reviewing papers and references to formulate your ideas. At the end of the semester, you are to compile all your one-half page reviews (eight) and briefly present your strategy for developing this project in our laboratory next semester. An example of such a project may be to develop a protocol for recycling carbohydrates (paper trash) by converting it into ethanol as a fuel source. Your project report would include the following: Introduction, Objective of your Project, Eight Reviews, Description of the Procedures/Strategies of Your Project.
(Next semester in the last half of the laboratory, you will carry out your own research to establish the chemical techniques that enable you to synthesize your product. You will write-up your project in a scientific format and the first semester project becomes your introduction to this paper.) Certain projects may be selected and presented by the student at state or national scientific conferences.
Suggestions:
1. You should have a loose leaf notebook for your notes and handouts.
2. It is necessary that you read the week's material before the week it is to be covered in lecture and review this material with your lecture notes soon after each lecture. Bring your text to class.
3. Your notes can be organized into concepts/principles that are denoted by major headings in your text (& could even be highlighted and recorded in your text). This will help you to apply and associate material.
Student Expectations:
Talking or distracting others in class will not be tolerated. If this occurs, you will be asked to leave class and be credited with an absence. Cheating is not tolerated and you will automatically fail the class - there are no second chances. All use of tobacco is prohibited in Morgan Science Center. Due to safety concerns, there will be absolutely no drinking or eating in the classroom or laboratory.
Attendance Policy:
Registration in a course obligates the student to regular and punctual attendance. Absences will be counted from the first week of classes. It is the student's responsibility to obtain, from other students, notes or materials that you miss. This is to be done immediately after an absence. If a test is not completed or an assignment is not turned in on a due date, even if the student is absent on this date, the grade is recorded as a" zero" unless the professor is notified on that day of any conflict.
·Students on academic probation shall have no more than four absences (excused or unexcused) in any course. Absences in excess of four will result in a grade of "F" for that course.
·If not on AP, you will be allowed 6 total absences, excused or unexcused. On reaching the sixth absence, your grade will be dropped 1 full letter grade for each additional absence. Coming in late to class 3 times will constitute 1 unexcused absence. Should you come in late to class, it is your responsibility to inform the instructor that period. Your attendance in class reflects, to some degree, your desire to do well in the course.
Laboratory Attendance: Your attendance to each laboratory is required with no make-up given for the material or points associated with that laboratory.
Student Improvement:
I have an open-door policy. Please feel free to come speak with me. I invite your interest in directing/altering this course. I will be glad to take any suggestions or concerns you might have and I will try to express to you my concerns about the decisions made in the development of this course. Your concern may lead us both to a unique instruction of the material. I will want to challenge you (even push you sometimes) and I invite you to speak with me if I can help. I will often direct you back to seeking assistance from each other and I will want to develop your self-help skills, but I do encourage you to seek out my help.
Instructor Improvement:
I have much to learn from you. I have particular interest in how you can help me become a more effective teacher for you and others. A file in the instructional computer labeled: Instructor/Course Evaluation, is set up for your input. The file will serve as a format for open candid discussion about valuable course components and improvements in the course and instruction. I would encourage you to open the file and view what others have entered and insert your response to their comments. Furthermore, I suggest that you often enter your comments when you would like to contribute to the evaluation. My goal is to continue an open interchange of ideas through this computer format for the improvement of both proficient instruction and course design. I can learn much from you if you will take a moment to share your ideas. Thanks.
Grade Records and Midterm Grades:
Grading Scale: A=100-92, A- = 91-90,
B+=89-88, B=87-82, B-=81-80,
C+=79-78, C=77-72,C-=71-70,
D+=69-68,D=67-62, D-=61-60, F= below 60.
The instructor reserves the right to adjust final grades based on attendance, attitude, behavior and/or special projects. If the participation in class indicates poor preparation, unannounced quizzes may be given at the beginning of lecture.. You will not be allowed extra time to complete the quiz if you come in late and no make-up is given. Material for quizzes and exams will come directly from the lectures and reading assignments. You are responsible for everything presented in class and covered in outside assignments. There are often bonus questions given on quizzes or exams, however, make-ups of either the tests or final do not have bonus questions.
You are responsible for keeping records that confirm your grade. Grade checks must be accompanied with your records. Athletes who require periodic grade checks are responsible for keeping the below form and presenting their grades at the time of the request for the grade check. This form, with current upgrading, is to accompany the grade check sheet.
If your midterm grades are below a "C-", you will be required to set-up an appointment with the instructor to discuss your grades and determine an assistance and self engagement strategy for your improvement.
Grades: Please Keep Your Grade Records.
I. Lecture: Course Percentage Your Final Grade: Total Course Points:
Three (3) Lecture Tests (10% each) 30% _____ + _____ + _____ = ______
(Each Test % x 10 points in each blank)
Final Exam 10% _____ (Final % x 10 points in blank) = ______
Group Presentations (3% ea.) 9% _____ _____ _____ = ______
(Average % x 9 points in totals blank.)
Environmental Synthesis Project 4% ____ = ______
(Grade % x 4 points in totals blank.)
Faith Integration Exercise 7% Journal ___(3%)+ Final Essay___(3%)
Participation ___ (1%) ______
II. Laboratory:
Laboratory Write-Up / Techniques 30% _____ (Average % x 30 pts. in blank.)= ______
Four (4) Laboratory Quizzes (2.5% ea.) 10% ___ + ___ + ___ + ___ = ______
(Each quiz % x 2.5 points in each blank.)
Final Grade Points (100 total points) = ______
(sum all the total points on the right)
Note from the Instructor:
I excitedly engage in this task. I value the opportunity to work with each of you and I equally appreciate your trust in my desire and attempt to make this a valuable course. I recognize the investment that we both make towards these ends and ask that we both humbly seek out God's leading for the best that we can do to make this a great semester. Each of you make-up a unique part of this community and you have continued to impress me with your commitment to your faith and the living out of this among each other. I do look forward to getting to know each of you better this semester. Again thanks for this opportunity and I look forward to a great semester.
· May you know the genuine, reassuring touch of our Savior and be aware of the gentle encouragement to continue our growth and service in our Lord. -Mark
| Week of: | Topic | Text Chapters | Laboratory Ý |
| Aug. 21 | Introduction; Faith Integration Exercise;Structure and Bonding in Organic Molecules | 1 | No Laboratory |
| Sunday, August 27th: Mount Mitchell Field Trip-if you would like to join us. | |||
| Aug. 28 | Alkanes: Molecules Lacking F. Groups* | 2* | Introduction, Safety, Entry#1-221 Check-In of Micro. Equipment |
| Sept. 4 | Reactions of Alkanes | 3 | Preparation of Acetanilide Melting Point of Unknown,E#2-221 |
| Sept. 11 | Cyclic Alkanes | 4 | TLC of Drugs,E#6-221, LabQ#1 |
| Sept. 18 | Stereoisomers | 5 | [Extraction-Leaf Pigments,E#7-221] |
| Sept. 25 | Properties & Reactions of Haloalkanes: Bimolecular Nucleophilic Substitution | 6* | Prep. of Ethyl Butyrate,E#4-221 Test#1 (Ch 1-5) due Sept. 28th, 5:00 p.m. |
| Oct.2 | Haloalkanes: Unimolecular Substitution and Pathways of Elimination |
7 | Deh. of Alcohol,E#3-221, LabQ#2 |
| Oct.9 | Hydroxy Functional Group: Properties of Alcohols & Strategic Syntheses
(MT Grade Check, 10/11) |
8 | [Simple/Fractional Distillation& Analysis of Fractions,E#5-221] Test #2 (Ch 6-8) due Oct. 11th, 5:00 p.m. |
| Oct.12-13 | Fall Break-Have a great time!! | ||
| Oct. 16 | Further Reactions of Alchols, Esters, Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy to Deduce Structure | 9,10 | Sep. of Acids, Bases, & N., E#8-221 |
| Oct. 23 | Alkenes and Infrared Spectroscopy* | 11* | Rx of Alkyl Halides, E#9-221 (SN1/SN2) LabQuiz#3 |
| Oct. 30 | Reactions of Alkenes | 12 | [Lit. Search, IR / NMR Overview Id. of Unknown Acid, E#1,2-223] |
| Nov.6 | Alkynes:The Carbon-Carbon Triple Bond* Test#3(Ch 10-12)due Nov13th,5:00 pm. |
13* | Nitration of Methyl Benzoate & E#3-223, LabQuiz#4. |
| Nov. 13(&11/20) | Delocalized Pi Systems: Investigation by Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy | 14 | Qualitative Organic AnalysisE#7,8-223 |
Nov.22-27 |
Thanksgiving Break-May you be touched by God's Grace. | ||
| Nov27(T,W,F) | Unusual Stability of the Cyclic Electron Sextet (primarily Electo. Aromatic Sub.) | 15 | Oxidation of Acetophenone,E#6-223 Reduction of a Ketone, E#4-223 |
Environmental Synthesis Project Reviews and Instrument Web Site Due Nov. 30th | |||
| Dec. 4 | Review, Concept Discussion | No Laboratory | |
Final Exam (Comprehensive) EV/CH 320-04: December 14th, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
* Student Developed Presentations of the Chapter. Ý At the beginning of laboratory, both the final laboratory write-up of the previous laboratory and the pre-lab write-ups for the current laboratory are due. []-Laboratories that could be abbreviated and moved to the previous laboratory to accommodate trips.
