Ch 331 – Elements of Organic Chemistry I

Fall 2007

 

 

Syllabus, Fall 2007

 

 

Lecture notes can be downloaded from  http://psu-eres.lib.pdx.edu/courseindex.asp. Select Chemistry and my name, it will take you to the site where you can get the pdf files.

 

The textbook and the solutions manual are on reserve at the library under Ch 331.  It is available at the Reserved Library for 2-hour loan period.

 

The lab that accompanies this course is Ch 327. Labs start the first week of Fall. Concurrent enrollment of the lab is recommended but not required. Consult your advisor to determine if the lab is required for your degree or program.

 

Molecular models are recommended. Bring them to classes and exams. The PSU bookstore carries 3 types of models. Either the Darling or Indigo model would work. The instruction on how to use the Indigo model can be downloaded indigo.

 

Course Schedule

Answers to all problems can be found in Student Solutions Manual. 


 

Dates

Course Contents

Homework Assignment

9/24, 9/26

Chapter 1. Covalent Bonding and Shapes of Molecules.  Outline

1.1-1.38, 1.40-1.59

9/28, 10/1

Chapter 2. Acids and Bases. Outline

2.1-2.22

10/3, 10/5, 10/8

Chapter 3. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes. Outline

3.1-3.26, 3.28-3.50

10/10, 10/12

Chapter 4. Alkenes and Alkynes. Outline

4.1-4.31

10/15

Review for Test 1. Test 1 review notes

 

10/17, Wednesday

Test 1, covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4

 

10/19, 10/22, 10/24

Chapter 5. Reactions of Alkenes. Outline

5.1-5.39

10/26, 10/29, 10/31

Chapter 6. Chirality.  Outline

6.1-6.10, 6.15-6.41

11/2, 11/5, 11/7

Chapter 7. Haloalkanes. Outline

7.1-7.40

11/9, Friday

Test 2, covers Chapters 5, 6, 7  Test 2 review notes

 

11/12, Monday

VeteranŐs Day holiday, no class

 

11/14, 11/16

Chapter 8. Alcohols, Ethers and Thiols. Outline

8.1-8.8, 8.11-8.38, 8.40-8.45 (ignore 8.44d), 8.47

11/19, 11/21, 11/26

(11/23, Thanksgiving holiday, no class)

Chapter 9. Benzene and Its Derivatives. Outline

9.1-9.42, 9.44, 9.45

11/28, Wednesday

Test 3, covers Chapters 8, 9

Test 3 review notes

 

11/30

Review for Final Exam 

Review Notes

 

12/4, Tuesday

8-9:50 am

Final Exam, covers Chapters 1-9

 

 

 

Tests

 

Test 1

Test 1 answer key

Hi: 94, Lo: 34, Ave.: 66.3

Test 2

Test 2 answer key

Hi: 96.5, Lo: 4, Ave.: 66.1

Test 3

Test 3 answer key

Hi: 99, Lo: 27, Ave: 66.0

Final

Final answer key

 

 

 

Extra Credit Assignment

 

Find errors in either the textbook or Student Solutions Manuals, Chapters 1-9. Each problem is worth 0.2 pt for a maximum of 2 pt total, which will be added to your final grade.  To obtain full credit, you need to show why the answer is wrong, and provide justification plus the correct answer. Typos are worth 0.05 pt each. Submit your work by 9:50 am, Tuesday Dec. 4.

 

Previous exams and answer keys

 

Test 1, 2002

Test 1, 2002 Key

Test 2, 2002

Test 2, 2002 Key

Test 3, 2002

Test 3, 2002 Key

Final, 2002

Final, 2002 Key

Test 1, 2003

Test 1, 2003 Key

Test 2, 2003

Test 2, 2003 Key

Test 3, 2003

Test 3, 2003 Key

Final, 2003

Final, 2003 Key

Test 1, 2005

Test 1, 2005 Key

Test 2, 2005

Test 2, 2005 Key

Test 3, 2005

Test 3, 2005 Key

Final, 2005

Final, 2005 Key

 

 

 

 

PSU offers the following two different organic chemistry sequences:

1. Ch331 & 332: Elements of Organic Chemistry I, II (two terms). The laboratory course to accompany this sequence is Ch327 & Ch328.

2. Ch334, 335 & 336: Organic Chemistry I, II, III (three terms). The corresponding laboratory sequence is Ch337 & Ch338, or Ch337 & Ch339 for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.

Consult with your program advisor if you are uncertain about which sequence is appropriate for you. Pre-med, pre-dental and other pre-health students should also contact CLAS Health Sciences advisors for organic chemistry requirements.

Concurrent enrollment in the lab courses is recommended by not required.  For some degree programs, the lab courses are not required.  Consult your advisor about the organic chemistry lab requirement of your degree program.