Organic Chemistry CH 320-01: Syllabus
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ecture Instructor: Mark Lassiter, PhD Montreat College - Fall 2005

Phone: 669-8012 x3303 (Office) 669-1833 (Home)
e-mail: mlassiter@montreat.edu Web: http://cesc.montreat.edu/Mark
Office Hours: Mon. 9,11,1; Wed. 9,1; Fri. 9,11,2

Class Meetings: Lecture-9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. TTh Laboratory -1:00-5:0 pm-Thursday MSB 2ndFl..Rooms 200,202, 209

Course Description:
The structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry, energy relations, and reaction mechanisms of major classes of organic compounds are studied in application to biological, toxicological, and environmental topics. Lecture and laboratory will include the utilization of spectroscopy data to identify compounds. The laboratory will emphasize experimental techniques of synthesis, isolation, and identification of compounds. Prerequisites: Chemistry 201, 202 or permission of professor. [Class time: TTh - 3 hr/week & Laboratory - 4hr/week: Credit 4 hr]

Texts: 1) Organic Chemistry (4rd ed.), Volhardt, K. P.& Schore, N. E.
2) Study Guide & Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry, Schore, N. E. (optional)
Laboratory Manuals (provided):
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 / WEb site: (Students need these texts available for reference. )
A Biblical Response to Environmental Issues, Earth-Wise Calvin DeWitt
Biology: Through the Eyes of Faith, R. T. Wright
Course Web Site - Access Packaged with purchased course materials
Molecular Structure Model Set for Organic Chemistry (provided)

Course Objectives:
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
Course Outcome: Successful completion of peer instruction sessions and the utilization of various media lecture learning tools will have provided the various styles of instruction and the inclusion of faith integration exercises along with class sharing of the student’s attempts to grow in faith will provided measured attempts to foster encouragement and support among the students in the class.

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
Course Outcome: Successful completion of integrative test questions will illustrate the assimilation of critical thinking skills while the completion of faith intergration exercises will assure that the students are making attempts to explore faith integration.

3. To develop foundational concepts and principles of Organic Chemistry applicable to Environmental Studies and / or Biology and in preparation for professional training (i.e. Medical School and Graduate School). *Ed Obj. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Course Outcome: Successful completion and “A’ or “B” level of performance within testing tools will illustrate a working grasp of foundational concepts / principles, however, continued “A” level performance in the ongoing testing that builds upon increased complexicities provides evidence of performance at the level to enable the pursuit of professional training.

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
Course Outcome: Self-actualized performance will be illustrated by the student’s independent performance and self-initiative as evaluated within course tasks.

5. To encourage faith integration and the exploration of the individual responsibility with knowledge.
*Ed. Obj. 1,3,7
Course Outcome: Completion of the Faith Integration Exercises will evidence reflection upon individual responsibility.

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
Course Outcome: Successful performance at the level of self-actualization will be illustrated by independent, excellent performance in completion of the independent research project components.
*Educational Objectives, found in the Montreat College's Statement of Purpose - http://www.montreat.edu

Course Components:
1. Lectures / Discussion (TTh) 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 an exercise to develop 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. Research Project - Literature Review (due Nov. 22nd). A literature review for your research project is to be completed using the library electronic resources or others. 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 or biological issue and develop laboratory and conceptional skills through independent project development and product synthesis. Locate eight resources and relate in a one-half page review how these resources relate to what you plan to do in your project.
8. Research Project - Project proposal and Instrument Resources (due Nov. 22nd). A project proposal is to be designed by the student (and identify a professional partner involved with the student in their research project next semester) and is included with the literature review and an instrument that might be used in this work 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.
9. Room 209 is set up as a student resource room 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.

Class Presentations:
The class will be responsible for the teaching of two text chapters and two “Application of Organic Chemistry” presentations this semester. For the chapter presentations from the text, the class as a whole or small groups (I would suggest you continue to work in note co-op/tutorial groups.) will prepare and present the material for these text chapters. The group should utilize instructional tools that include lecture, discussion, activities, model building, or computer exercises. You are teaching a class; you will need to present the material in a way that best enables the other students to grasp the concepts of the chapter. Your goal is to teach this chapter to the rest of the class in a way that best assures their mastery of the material.

Research Project: Due by November 22nd
First semester, you will be developing an organic 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. Your project report would include the following: Introduction, Objective of your Project, Eight Reviews, Description of the Procedures and Strategies of Your Project.

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. (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.)

Students are encouraged to consider further developing their project through work in Organic Chemistry next semester and through other classes in their major. Students may choose to present their work at regional, state, or national scientific conferences.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance. Each class is important. You will need to notify me prior to missing a class. Upon missing class, you are required to check with two / three other students to gather all assignments and materials covered. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MATERIAL COVERED IN CLASS DURING YOUR ABSENCE. Being late 3 times equals one absence. Students who miss more than six classes will receive a letter grade reduction for each following absence. Laboratory Attendance: Your attendance to each laboratory is required with no make-up given for the material or points associated with that laboratory.

Class Participation. Students are expected to be prepared for and participate in discussions and class activities. Assigned readings must be read prior to class.
Completion of Class Outcomes. All assignments and evaluation tools are to be completed and submitted on time.


Grade Records and Midterm Grades:

Grading Scale: • Well developed Research Project Materials and a grade compilation of: A=100-92, A- = 91-90,
• Grade compilation without project: B+=above 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.

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:

Three (3) Lecture Tests and Final Exam (10% each) 40%
Group Presentations (2% ea.) 4%
Literature Review and Web Posting 5%
Environmental / Biological Project 6%
Faith Integration Exercise 5% Journal (2%), Final Essay (2%), Participation (1%)
Instrument Research and Resource Posting [extra 5%]
II. Laboratory:

Laboratory Write-Up / Techniques 30%
Four (4) Laboratory Quizzes (2.5% ea.) 10%

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


EV/CH 320-11, Organic Chemistry, Lecture/Laboratory Schedule, Fall 2005 Lassiter

Some Laboratories may be shifted in order to accommodate activities that give you opportunities to relate Organic Chemistry to Environmental Issues and to assist you in the development of application projects that you will explore this semester.

Week of: Lecture (TTh 9:30-11) Topic Text Chapters Laboratory [Thurs. 1-5] †
Aug. 22 Introduction; Faith Integration Exercise; 1 No Laboratory
Structure and Bonding in Organic Molecules

Aug. 29 Structure and Reactivity 2,3 Reactions of Alkanes
Saturday, September 3rd: Mount Mitchell Field Trip Exploring Applied Org Chemistry


Sept. 5 Cyclic Alkanes / Stereoisomers 4 , 5, 6 Stereoisomers / Haloalkanes
Test#1 (Ch 1-5) due Sept. 9th, 5:00 p.m. Exploring Applied Org Chemistry
Sept. 12 Properties & Reactions of Haloalkanes: 6 Safety, Entry#1-221
Bimolecular Nucleophilic Substitution Check-In of Micro. Equipment
Rough Instrument Web Site Due at lab.

Sept. 19 Haloalkanes: Unimolecular Substitution 7 / 8 TLC of Drugs,E#6-221, LabQ#1
and Pathways of Elimination / Alcohols [Extraction-Leaf Pigments,E#7-221]
Alcohols: Functional Group Properties

Sept. 26th Hydroxy Functional Group: Properties of 8 Oxidation of Acetophenone,E#6-223
Alcohols & Strategic Syntheses (MT Grade Check, 10/15) Reduction of a Ketone, E#4-223
Test #2 (Ch 6-8) due Sept 30th, 3:00 p.m. Melting Point of Unknown,E#2-221
LabQuiz#2

Oct. 3 /10 Further Reactions of Alcohols, Esters,
Using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance 9, 10 Preparation of Acetanilide
Spectroscopy to Deduce Structure Prep. of Ethyl Butyrate,E#4-221
Exploring Applied Org Chemistry•

Oct. 12, 13,14 Fall Break- Have a great time!!

Oct. 17 Alkenes and Infrared Spectroscopy* 11• Deh. of Alcohol,E#3-221, LabQ#3
Simple/Fractional Distillation-GC/FTIR
Analysis of Fractions,E#5-221

Oct. 24 Reactions of Alkenes 12 Sep. of Acids, Bases, & N., E#8-221
Lit. Search, IR / NMR Overview


Oct. 31 Reactions of Alkenes 12 Qualitative Organic AnalysisE#7,8-223


Nov.7 Alkynes: The Carbon-Carbon Triple Bond* 13• Qualitative Organic AnalysisE#7,8-223
Test#3(Ch 10-12) due Nov. 13th, 5:00 p.m.

Nov. 14(&11/21)Delocalized Pi Systems: Investigation 14 Id. of Unknown Acid, E#1,2-223
by Ultraviolet and Visible Spectroscopy

Research Project Reviews and Instrument Web Site Due Nov. 22nd

Nov. 23-28th Thanksgiving Break-May you be touched by God's Grace.

Nov. 28 Unusual Stability of the Cyclic Electron 15 Nitration of Methyl Benzoate, E#3-223 Sextet (primarily Electo. Aromatic Sub.) LabQuiz#4.

Dec. 5 Finish Ch 15, Review, Concept Discussion Preparation for Exam, Laboratory Wrap-Up
Final Exam (Comprehensive) EV/CH 320-01: Tuesday, December 13th, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

• Student Developed Presentations of the Chapter.
† 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.

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