Western Nevada College

Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)

CHEM 242/242L Organic Chemistry I.

Spring ’11 semester

Michael B. Sady, Professor of Chemistry

Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Division

Number of Credits:  CHEM 242 (lecture) = 3cr, CHEM 242L (lab) = 1cr

Prerequisite for CHEM 242: CHEM 241.

Co-requisite for CHEM 242L: CHEM 242

Transferability of Course within NSHE: UNR, TMCC, GBC, CSN, UNLV, NSC, and other out-of-state colleges and universities

Chemistry: CHEM 242: Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisites: CHEM 241

15508*

C01

3

Sady

Carson City

T: 2:30–5:15 pm

 

Chemistry: CHEM 242L: Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II
Prerequisites: CHEM 241 & CHEM 241L ; Corequisites: CHEM 242

10819*

CL1

1

Sady

Carson City

Th: 2:30–5:15 pm

 

Tuesday 230-500pm Chem 242 lecture REYN 113

Thursday 230-500pm Chem 242L laboratory ASP 201

 

I. Course Description

CHEM 242, Organic Chemistry I I, is the second semester of a one-year lecture sequence in organic chemistry. This course explores the chemistry of carbon compounds, including functional groups, molecular structure and nomenclature, properties and reactivity and biological relevance. For science, engineering, and pre-professional majors needing a course in organic chemistry. Three hours lecture per week.

 

CHEM 242L, Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Life Sciences II, is the second semester of a one-year laboratory sequence in organic chemistry. Introduces the organic chemistry techniques relevant to lab study such as isolation, characterization, purification, and synthesis of organic compounds, with an introduction to uv-vis and ir spectroscopy. For life and environmental sciences majors. Three hours of laboratory per week.

 

II. Course Objectives

 Upon successful completion of CHEM 242, Organic Chemistry II, students will understand principles of organic compounds including, nomenclature, structure, functional groups, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and synthesis of organic molecules.

 

Upon successful completion of CHEM 242L, students will understand laboratory practices and techniques related to principles of organic compounds.

 

III. Linkage of course to program mission and outcomes

A.S. Chemistry emphasis Program Mission: CHEM 242 is a required course for the A.S. Chemistry emphasis degree program and satisfies the program mission to prepare students for baccalaureate programs in the science, health, teaching, and engineering fields, or the work force in chemistry-related industries.

 

A. S. Chemistry emphasis Program Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete CHEM 242 will satisfy the A.S. Chemistry emphasis program outcome of having an introductory level of knowledge in principles of general and organic chemistry with applications to biological systems.

 

A.S. Chemistry emphasis Program Mission: CHEM 242L is a required course for the A.S. Chemistry emphasis degree program and satisfies the program mission to prepare students for baccalaureate programs in the science, health, teaching, and engineering fields, or the work force in chemistry-related industries.

 

A. S. Chemistry emphasis Program Student Learning Outcomes: Students who successfully complete CHEM 242L will satisfy the A.S. Chemistry emphasis program outcome of having the ability to design and conduct laboratory experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

 

Instructor contact information:

Carson Campus: 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703. Office - Aspen 224, office hours: M 2-3pm, Tu & Th 830am-930am or by appointment, tel. (775) 445-4400, fax (775) 782-2415.

Douglas Campus: 1680 Bently Parkway South, Minden, NV 89423. Office- DC 110, office hours M 1100am-1200pm, W 830am-930am or by appointment, tel. (775) 782-2413, ext. 5231, fax (775) 782-2415.

Email:  mbsady@wnc.edu

Faculty Web site: http://www.wnc.edu/~mbsady/~mbsady.html

Course Web site: http://www.wnc.edu/~mbsady/chem242.htm

Evaluation and grading policy: The semester letter grade is assigned using the NSHE grading scale and is based on the student’s percentage of points attained and placement in relation to the class average and standard deviation. The percentage of points is determined from the student’s cumulative semester point total (out of 240 points) of their course work that includes their scores on the 2 scheduled tests, their scores on 10 of the 12 scheduled laboratory exercises, the score of their scheduled final exam, and the score on their special oral/writing assignment, distributed as follows:

 

     ·        2 scheduled tests @ 30 points per test =                  60

     ·        10 of the 12 highest scores on lab exercises = 60

            ·        1 scheduled comprehensive final exam =         60

      ·        Special oral/written presentation=                            60 points

There are no make-ups or accommodations made for missed or poorly performed scheduled course work. Students are responsible for knowing the due times and dates for all scheduled course work announced in class or posted on the CHEM 242 course Web site.

 

Required textbook : 

“Organic Chemistry”, 7th or 8th edition, by Francis A. Carey, McGraw-Hill: New York. Any new or used 7th (0073047872) ©2008,   or 8th (isbn: 007-340261) ©2011, edition will work from any source. See the following link for details:  http://www.mhhe.com/carey

Optional but very helpful-

HGS Molecular Structure Model Set. WH Freeman, (isbn: 716-748223)

 

*Chronological topic outline of textbook chapter / lab exercise 1-12  

1.  Ch. 15 Alcohols, Diols, Thiols / Safety Review

2.  Ch. 16 Ethers, Epoxides, Sulfides / Prep of Methyl Benzoate I. 1

     3.  Ch. 17 Aldehydes and Ketones /  Prep of Methyl Benzoate II. 2

4.  Ch. 18 Carboxylic Acids /  IR Analysis of Methyl Benzoate3

5.  Ch. 19 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives /  NMR Analysis of Methyl Benzoate-TBA4

6.  Test#1

6.  Ch. 20 Enolates/ Methyl Salicylate 5

7.  Ch. 21 Amines /  Luminol6

8.  Ch. 22 Phenols/  Steam distillation of cloves7

9.  Ch. 23 Carbohydrates / IR Analysis of eugenol 8

10. Ch. 24 Lipids / Oral presentations- Library research

11. Test #2

11. Ch. 25 Proteins /  Oral presentations- Library research

12. Ch 26 Nucleic Acids /  Qualitative Analysis I.  9

13. Ch 27 Polymers /  Qualitative Analysis II. 10

14. Special Topics / Oral presentations-TBA 11

15. Review of Semester / Oral presentations- TBA12

16.  Final Exam

 

 

Lab references-

·        Williamson, Kenneth L. Organic Experiments; 8-9th Edition; Houghton Mifflin.

·        MB Sady, J. Chemical Education; 82(12):Dec. 2005,1808A-B;

·        ---  62(6): June 1985, 530-531.

·        Caserio, Marjorie C., Experimental Organic Chemistry, (1967), W. A. Benjamin, Inc.

 

Lab Instrumentation-

·        PerkinElmer 1310 I.R. Spectrophotometer (Aspen 202A Carson campus)

·        Beckman DU-64 Scanning UV-VIS Spectrophotometer (Aspen 202A Carson campus)

·        Fisher-Thermo Biomate 5 UV-VIS Spectrophotometer  (Douglas campus)

·        MelTemp m.p. apparatus (Aspen 202 A Carson campus)

·        Perkin-Elmer Clarus gas Chromatograph (Bently Nevada campus)

·        NMR C-13 and H-1

 

Revised 02.09.11