chemistry

Expected Student Learning Outcomes (Chemistry 232 objectives):a) To be able to understanding physical properties of organic substances and fundamental chemical reactions in organic chemistry. b) To be able to determine bonds and hybridizations, Lewis structures, dynamics and stereo chemistry of simple organic molecules. c) To be able to depict chemical mechanisms for rudimentary organic reactions using the curved arrow formalism. d) To be able to determine and differentiate various types of simple organic reactions: SN1, SN2, E1and E2 pathways.e) To be able to understand the relationship between different functional groups and organic chemical reactions.f) To be able to see a connection and similarity between organic chemistry and the application on common “daily life” biochemical processes.g) To be able to apply and use the outcomes above and apply those in upper division organic chemistry (Chem 432), biochemistry, and more advanced organic chemistry and synthesis.Attendance: The lecture course consists of three 1-hour lectures per week. Lectures will be focused on the theoretical basis and understanding of important concepts of organic chemistry. You will not be penalized for not attending lectures directly, but indirectly it most likely will be reflected as lower course grades. Examinations: Three midterm exams will be given on Mondays outside the regular lecture schedule(Feb. 8, Mar. 8, and Apr. 19) from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. You will be notified about the examination rooms in good time before you take the midterms. The final exam will be given on Friday, May 15 from10:30-12:30 a.m. No make up exams will be given. Excused absences, substantiated by an appropriate written confirmation, will result in no penalty. Unexcused absences will result in a “zero” and will account for an “F” grade for such exam. Grading policies: Your laboratory TA will grade all your submitted lab reports and quizzes. All TA’s will grade your midterms and final exam. Your grade will be assigned at the end of the semester and will be based on a curve using a +/- assignment. There are no pre-determined guidelines for the grade distribution. Most students earn a C, but in fact, it is not too difficult to earn a higher grade in organic chemistry. The laboratory component of the grade will be based on the completion of the experiments,the reports, unknowns, products, quizzes and an evaluation of experimental technique.Grading: Your course grade will be based on 500 points maximum. Summary: Midterm 1 100 points Midterm 2 100 Midterm 3 100 Final Exam 200Total 500 points (Chem 232)To the student and how to succeed in Organic Chemistry (and science in general)