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Chemistry 128A (3 Units)Fall 2004; Class number: 75954

MWF 1:00-1:50Science 141

Chemistry 128A, Organic Chemistry: Course Syllabus

Instructor: Dr. J. R. Gandler. Office S 362. Office hours, MW 10:00-12:00 and F11:00-12:00, or by appointment. Office phone: 278-3930; e-mail:Joseph gandler@csufresno.edu.

Required Materials: Textbooks: Organic Chemistry, Fourth Edition, by Paula Y. Bruice

Strongly Recommended Materials: (1) Study Guide and Solutions Manual for OrganicChemistry, 4th edition, by Paula Bruice; (2) A Molecular Model Kit for organicchemistry--any kit will do. All books/materials are available at the Kennel Bookstore.

Note: One copy of the textbook and solutions manual will be on library reserve (2 hourin-library checkout) for your convenience. They can be checked out at the CirculationDesk.

Catalog Description: For chemistry majors. Recommended for premedical students andother science majors. Not open for credit to students with credit in Chemistry 8.Prerequisites: Chemistry 1B. Introduction to structure and reactivity of the principalclasses of organic compounds with emphasis on theory and mechanism.

Course Objectives: Introduce students to the basic theories/methods of organicchemistry, including developing an understanding of modem organic structure, includingchemical bonding, resonance and stereochemistry. The nomenclature of organiccompounds will be discussed. In Chemistry 128A, the fIrst semester of the one-yearsequence in organic chemistry (Chemistry 128Bconstitutes the second half of this one-year course), the chemistry of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, dienes and. alkyl halides will bediscussed with an emphasis on physical and chemical properties, kinetic andthermodynamic principals, reaction chemistry, and reaction mechanisms.

Primary Learning Objectives: Students who successfully complete Chemistry 128Ashould be able to:

Draw, read, and understand the meaning of structural drawings of organic compounds;provide names for the major classes of organic compounds; utilize and apply structuraltheory, including resonance and stereochemicalprincipals, kinetic and thermodynamicarguments, and principals of acid-based chemistry to organic molecules and organicreactions to solve typical textbook problems; demonstrate an understanding of thephysical and chemical properties of alkanes, alkenes, dienes, alkanes and alkyl halidesincluding reaction chemistry and mechanism; apply this knowledge in experimental workin organic chemistry and other science laboratory courses.

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Grading: Your grade in this class will be based on 3 in-class exams and a final givenduring final's week. The major part ofthe final exam will be cumulative, with thebalance proportionally representative of the material covered in class after the third in-class exam (if any). The Final Exam can be used to replace vour lowest in-class examgrade. Each in-class exam is worth 20% of your grade and the final 40% (60% if it isused to replace a lower in-class exam grade). Dates for the in-class exams will beannounced in advance. Generally, they will be given at approximately 4-5 week intervals.The final exam is scheduled for Dec. 13 from 1:15 -3:15.

Homework: Homework problems will be assigned for each chapter, but will not becollected. The Study Guide and Solutions Manual to the text contains the worked outanswers to all assigned problems. Use this book as a learning aide, but do not use it as asubstitute for seriously working through the problems. If you seriously work through theassigned problems your reward will be an improved understanding of the material thatwill translate into improved grades on exams and in the course! I cannot emphasize toostrongly the importance of working through the assignedproblems. Working throughhomeworkproblems is the single most important way to learn organic chemistry.

Office Hours: My office hours are listed at the top of the page. Please feel free to stop byto discuss class material-or anything else for that matter. If you fmd that you cannot seeme during my regular office hours, please let me know. I will try to schedule a differenttime to meet with you.

E-Blackboard: Supportive class materials including announcements, homeworkassignments, etc., will be posted on Blackboard, a web-based class management andcommunication tool. BlackBoard is the campus online academic website. Its URL is

http://blackboard.csufresno.edu

You can log on to BlackBoard using your CSUF email username and password. If youdo not have a CSUF email usemame and password point your browser tohttp://email.csufresno.edu and sign up for one. Your BlackBoard/email username andpassword should be operational 24 hours after you sign up. If you have any trouble withyour BlackBoard account, visit the campus Digital Office in McKee Fisk 111, or callthem at 278-7373 for assistance.

Cheating and Plagiarism: "Cheating is the actual or attempted practice of fraudulent ordeceptive acts for the purpose of improving one's grade or obtaining course credit; suchacts also include assisting another student to do so. Typically, such acts occur in relationto examinations. However, it is the intent of this definition that the term 'cheating' not belimited to examination situations only, but that it include any and all actions by a studentthat are intended to gain an unearned academic advantage by fraudulent or deceptivemeans. Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating which consists of the misuse of thepublished and/or unpublished works of others by misrepresenting the material (i.e., theirintellectual property) so used as one's own work." Penalties for cheating and plagiarismrange from a 0 or F on a particular assignment, through an F for the course, to expulsion

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from the university. For more information on the University's policy regarding cheatingand plagiarism, refer to the Schedule of Courses (Legal Notices on Cheating andPlagiarism) or the University Catalog (Policies and Regulations)

Disruptive Classroom Behavior: "The classroom is a special environment in whichstudents and faculty come together to promote learning and growth. It is essential to thislearning environment that respect for the rights of others seeking to learn, respect for theprofessionalism of the instructor, and the general goals of academic freedom aremaintained. Differences of viewpoint or concerns should be expressed in terms which aresupportive of the learning process, creating an environment in which students and facultymay learn to reason with clarity and compassion, to share of themselves without losingtheir identities, and to develop and understanding of the community in which they live.Student conduct which disrupts the learningprocess shall not be tolerated and may leadto disciplinary action and/or removal from class."

Students with Disabilities: If you have a disability that will affect your performance inthis course, please let me know so accommodations can be made. Students withdisabilities will receive reasonable accommodation for learning and evaluation. For moreinformation, contact Services to Students with Disabilities in the Madden Library 1049(278-2811).

Other Information: If you miss a class, make certain you get class notes from anotherstudent. It is your responsibility to remain informedilbout exam dates, schedule changes,homework assignments, etc.

Getting Help: If you are having difficulty with the material in this course, get help assoon as possible from one or more of the following sources.

1. See me during my office hours or make an appointment to see me.2. Form a study group. This is another very good ways to improve your grades. If you

need help with this please let me know.3. Attend the 'out-of-class' exam review sessions that I will hold before each exam.4. See if you can get a tutor from the Learning Resource Center located in the Lab

School Rm: 137, phone: 278-3052 (there is no charge for this service but tutors arein very short supply and may not be available).

Final Note: Besides reading the text, attending lectures, and working through theassigned problems diligently, the next most important thing to remember about learningchemistry is NOT TO FALL BEHIND. If you stay on top of the subject you will be ableto learn it piece by small piece. If you fall behind, the amount of material you will need tolearn can soon become overwhelming. Set some time aside each day for O-Chem. If youcan do this, I believe you will [md the course both enjoyable and rewarding. Remember Iam here to help. Good luck and have a great semester!

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The following schedule is only a guide to the sequence of topics that will be covered inthis course; dates may vary.

Sequence of Topics

Aug 23Aug 30Sept 6

Structure and BondingAcids and BasesMonday: Labor Day, No ClassIntroduction to Organic CompoundsAlkenesCont'dStereochemistryCont'd.Alkynes 5Resonance 6Dienes 7Reactions of Alkanes 8Substitution & Eliminations: Alkyl Halides 9Cont'd 10THANKSGIVING RECESS, NOV 24-26Competition: Substitution & Eliminations 11Cont'd; Wed. Dec8: last day of instruction 11

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Sept 13Sept 20Sept 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 18Oct 25Nov 1Nov8Nov 15Nov 22Nov 29Dec 6

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Dee 9 and 10Dec 13

Final Exam Preparation & Faculty Consultation DaysFinal Examination: 1:15-3:15

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