Chemistry 211 - Organic Chemistry I, Fall 1997

Instructor:H. Cristina Geiger, Office: Greene 331, Phone: 585-245-5226

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Lecture Room:Newton 214, M-W-F 8:30-9:20 AM

Office Hours: Monday 7:00-9:00 PM, Tuesday 3:00-4:30 PM and Thursday 2:00-4:00and by appointment.

Course Material:The text Organic Chemistry, by J. McMurry, 6th edition, (Brooks/Cole) and Molecular Models (Darling) or a comparable set are required.The Study Guide and Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry, S. McMurry, (Brooks/Cole) is optional.

Course Content: Chemistry 211 provides an introduction to modern organic chemistry using a functional group approach. The course provides coverage of molecular bonding, structure/reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry and spectroscopy. Course material will include Chapters 112 and will be presented in the sequence described in McMurry. During the lecture, topics not covered will be identified and, occasionally, new topics will be introduced.

Examinations: Examinations are closed book, however the use of molecular models is encouraged. All exams will be given in Newton 214. Exams 1-3 will be given during the normally scheduled class time but will start at 8:00 AM.

Exam 1(Chap. 1-4) Monday, September 26

Exam 2(Chap. 5-8)Monday, October 31

Exam 3(Chap. 9-11)Monday, December 5

Final Exam(Chap. 1-12)Monday, December 19 (8:0011:00 am)

Exam Attendance: Make-up exams will be given only when permission is requested in writing and one of the following verifiable criteria are met.

1. Illness when registered with the college infirmary or personal physician.

2. Absence due to outoftown participation in the activities of a college varsity team, musical organization, etc.

3. Absence for personal reasons when authorized by the Dean of Students.

Quizzes: Take-home quizzes will be given prior to each hour exam. Quiz problems will be similar in rigor to those used on examinations and will be assigned to test your comprehension of the material. Quizzes are due during class on the dates listed below. No late quizzes will be accepted.

Quiz #1assigned Mon., Sept. 12due Mon., Sept. 19

Quiz #2assigned Mon., Oct. 17due Mon., Oct. 24

Quiz #3assigned Mon. Nov. 21due Mon., Nov. 28

Reading and Homework Assignments: Reading assignments and problem sets for all chapters are given during the first day of classes. The readings will cover the text on which the lecture will be based. Homework assignments from the text will involve concepts presented during that class period and should be completed prior to the next lecture. Although these assignments will not be turned in or graded, their prompt completion is essential to your success in the course.

Evaluation: Your final grade will be determined from a numerical score, which will be computed as follows:

Quizzes15%

Exams60%

Final Exam25%

There is no “extra work” assigned to make up for a low grade.

There is a two-week statute of limitations on test and quiz grades, i.e., no grades will be changed two weeks after an assignment is returned. There are no exceptions.

Students with disabilities: Reasonable accommodations will be provided for students with documented physical, emotional or learning disabilities. Students should notify the director in the office of disabilities (Tabitha Buggie-Hunt, 105D Erwin) and contact the instructor to work out the details of accommodations.

Tutors: The chemistry department provides free tutoring for this course. Your tutors are:

Daniela DiMarcoAmanda Wildman Adam Voelckers

They will be available at one of the desks in the corridor of Greene third floor.