Chemistry 2060 - Section 1, Spring 2007, 1:30 - 3:00 pm TTH, 214 Williams
Instructor: Dr. Upali Siriwardane Office: 627 Choppin Hall Phone: 578-3414
Office hours: MTWTh 9:00 am - 11:00 am; 2:00 - 3:00 pm E-mail: Upali@lsu.edu
Course Homepage: http://www.chem.lsu.edu/lucid/syllabi/2060/index.html
Course objective: This is the second of a series of chemistry courses designed primarily for non-science majors who have an interest in the subject as it will be applied to future work in allied health careers. It attempts to give the student a general appreciation of the field of organic chemistry with a working knowledge of certain of its more important phases as summarized in course syllabus and course calendar.
Text: Introduction to Organic Chemistry: 3rd Edition, by William Brown, Thomas Poon, Wiley, 2005 (ISBN: 0-471-44451-0) and also purchase the solution manual.
Solutions Manual: 3rd Edition, by Mark S. Erickson, Wiley, 2005 (ISBN: 0-471-68263-2).
Molecular model kits: To be used in class and examinations to aid in the understanding of stereochemistry.
Molecular model kits may be purchased from John Osiri (225)810-8520 in 204 or 235 Choppin Hall.
Supplements: A full copy of my class lecture slides, homework, exam review guides and sample exam questions are available online: http://www.chem.lsu.edu/lucid/syllabi/2060/index.html
Course Evaluation: The final course grade will be based on a score of 1000 pts. (NO CURVE).
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1. Three hourly exams: |
30% (@ 100 pts. each) |
300 pts. |
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2. Final exam: |
25% |
250 pts. |
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3. 20 Quizzes: |
20% (@10 pts. each) |
200 pts. |
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4. Group Homework: |
25% (@10 pts. each) |
250 pts. |
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Course Total |
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1000 pts. |
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Bonus points: (50 maximum make-up pts.)
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1. Bonus "ESSAY" assignment: |
40 pts. |
40 pts. |
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2. Class Discussion, writings: |
10 pts. |
10 pts. |
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Bonus Total |
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50 pts. |
Class attendance:
You should attend all classes regularly and punctually. Attending classes just to take tests only on test days does not reflect the complete learning/participation/experience provided in this course. The points you earned for the 20 in-class quizzes also reflect you class attendance/ participation/experience. Failure to attend classes without proper excuses will lead to losing points for the in-class quizzes you missed and that may lead to a lower grade for you in this course.
Grading Policy:
Grading Scale: A = 100 - 90% B = 89 - 80% C = 79 - 70% D = 69 - 60% F = below 60%
Grades will be posted on Blackboard:
Grades will be posted under Course Information for CHEM 2060 on Blackboard.
Graded work can be picked up from plastic file folder boxes on the table outside the 627 Choppin. Answer keys will be posted on the wall outside the 627 Choppin.
Exams: There will be three hourly exams during class and a comprehensive final exam. Contact me before an exam at 578-4314 if you will miss an exam due to a University allowed absence. Only University allowed absences will be eligible for making up an exam, turning in homework late without penalty or dropping a quiz [bring dated proof within a week of the missed day(s)]. Under special circumstances a missed exam, homeworks, etc. can be factored out of your final grade %.
Hourly Exams: February 15, March 29 and May. 1; Final Exam: Sat., May. 12, 3:00-5:00
PM, Williams 214.
NOTE: For all exams you must bring the
following: your student ID, a large
green Scantron sheet (purchase at least four at the
Quizzes: There will be 20 in-class quizzes -- about one per lecture -- worth 10 points each. Each quiz will consist of a simple question pertaining to the material we have covered on or before that day. Quiz sheets with the date will be available at the beginning of each class to be used for each daily quiz - pick one up and fill in your name and study group name. Why a quiz every class? 1) this requires you to come to class where you will learn more than on your own; 2) this assures me that you will be paying attention in class instead of talking to your neighbor, reading the newspaper, etc.; 3) how well you do on the quiz lets me know how well you are learning.
Homework: There will be 10 graded homework assignments. Students can work on these in "organic functional group" study groups composed of one to six students. NOTE: Each student in the group must turn in their own hand-written copy of the assignment with their name printed in the upper right hand corner. The deadline for study group sign up is January 30. Students who wish to work alone should still sign up on a functional group sheet and work as a group of one. Groups will be referred to by the assigned organic functional group names. Failure to sign up for a group will result in the loss of bonus points for class discussion. You are welcome to change groups at any time, but you must let me know if you switch groups. Your group homeworks handed in late (without justification) will lose 10 points per day past the due date. The due date on the homework means that the homework is due in class on that day before 1:30 PM. Blank homework sheets are available on the bulletin board by 207 Choppin where the answer keys will be posted for homework and exams. There will also be nongraded text book homework problems assigned. It is very important that you do the non-graded text book problems because questions based on these will also appear on the exams. If after attempting on your own, using solution menual and with your study group you have any trouble with the graded or non-graded homework problems, you should see me immediately!
Class Discussion: I will be asking questions in class to study groups. If your group is sitting together, then you will be able to discuss the question for a short period of time and answer as a group so tries to sit together. Bonus credit (maximum of 10 points) will be given to those who show up (remember attendance is based on the quizzes) and answer the questions.
Bonus Essay
Assignment: There will be one
BONUS essay assignment. It will be a 3-4
page typed essay with at least 3 references or equivalent assignment on some
chemistry topic and it will be worth 40 points.
I will give you the topic during the first 2 weeks of class. It can be handed in anytime before April 19 or on April
19 by 1:30 PM. Groups
can work together on the bonus essay, but each essay from members of the same
group must be different. In other
words: each member must turn in their own
individual paper (written in your own words and style).
Helpful Hints
for Learning Organic Chemistry:
1. Survey the assigned material for
overall concepts before lecture-meaning SKIM READ THE BOOK!
2. Go back and read the same material
for comprehension focusing on unclear areas.
3. Work problems within the chapter
during this second reading.
4. Go to lecture and take notes.
5. Reread any remaining unclear
areas.
6. Work problems, work problems, work
problems within and at the end of the chapter.
Work until you fully comprehend the concept.
7. If you are still unclear about a
concept, ask Dr. Upali but NOT on the day of the exam
or the day before the exam (by then it will be too late for you to truly absorb
the material).
Outside Class Assistance:
If you can't meet with me during my office hours, then please contact me by e-mail or make an appointment with me. A couple of days before the exams, I will hand out a study guide (which will also be posted on the internet at the beginning of the semester) and will have a review/help session during class time. If you need further help, please make an appointment with me. You can also get help from the free tutors in the Biology & Chemistry Tutorial Center, 113 E.B. Doran Building (across from the Dairy Store) or hire a tutor in the chemistry department (see the tutor list posted on the bulletin board by the office - 207 Choppin). If you get a message on your returned homework or exams or by e-mail that says to COME SEE ME IMMEDIATELY, do so immediately so that we can get you on track for a good grade in this course.
New
“W” policy
See Adding or Dropping Courses on page 71 of the 2006/2007 General Catalog. The “W” limit a student has is based on the number of earned hours on the student’s record (minus any advanced standing credit). Students above 29 hours are limited to one W grade per category: sophomore (30-59); junior (60-91); senior (92-119) and beyond senior (above 119).
Class Rules:
No talking while I am lecturing. Turn cell phones off before entering class. You are expected to pay attention to my lecture in order to learn the material presented and to complete assignments on time. If you fail to do so, you will lose all available BONUS points. Any academic misconduct, whether premeditated or unpremeditated (as defined in the Code of Student Conduct), will be reported to the Office of the Dean of Students for appropriate actions.
Materials covered:
Chapter Title Sections
1 Covalent
Bonding and Shapes of (Organic) Molecules. 1.1-1.8
2 Acids
and Bases. 2.2-2.3
and 2.6-2.7
3 Alkanes and Cycloalkanes. 3.1
– 3.11
4 Alkenes
and Alkynes. 4.1-
4.5
5 Reactions
of Alkenes. 5.1-5.5
6 Chirality and the Handedness of Molecules. 6.1-6.9
7 Haloalkanes. 7.1-7.7
8 Alcohols,
Ethers, and Thiols. 8.1-8.6
9 Benzene
and its Derivatives. 9.1-9.8
10 Amines.
10.1-10.6
13 Aldehydes and Ketones. 13.1-13.11
14 Carboxylic
Acids. 14.1-14.8
15 Functional
Derivatives of Carboxylic Acids. 15.1-15.6
16 Enolate Anions. 16.1-16.5
18 Carbohydrates.
18.1-18.3
21 Lipids.
21.1-21.6
Important Dates During the Spring 2007 Semester:
January 16 Classes
begin
23 Final date for dropping courses
without receiving a grade of "W"
February 19-21 Mardi Gras holiday
22 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.
March 5-10 Mid-semester Examination Period
10 Final
drop date and final resigning from University date
April 2-8 Spring break
9 Classes resume, 7:30 a.m.
9 Final
date for resigning from the University and/or dropping courses
May 2-6 Dead
Week: concentrated Study Period--no meetings, social activities
5 Last
day of classes
7-12 Final
Exam period (Final
Exam: Saturday May 12, Saturday at 3:00-5:00 pm)
15 Final
date to apply for the summer term and fall semester
18 Commencement
Day
Changes on
this syllabus:
Schedules on this syllabus are not contractual and may be changed by
the instructor when it becomes necessary to do so as determined by the
instructor. However, any changes that
are deemed necessary to be made will be communicated orally to the students
during lecture. Therefore, it is a
requirement that students attend class on time or make themselves responsible
for informing themselves of any changes made by the instructor during
lecture.
Last revised: January 10, 2007, Copyright © 2007,
All rights reserved.