1Spring, 2011 CHEM306 Organic Chemistry II Introduction Dr. Ralph C. Gatrone Department of Chemistry and Physics Virginia State University

Spring, Organic Chemistry II CHEM Office Hours Office Hours –T: 9:30 – 11 and 1:00 – 4:00 –by appointment ( ) Office: HM239Nb Office: HM239Nb I will not respond to an address that does not end I will not respond to an address that does not end

Spring, CHEM306 Organic Chemistry II Course Description Survey of compounds composed of carbon Survey of compounds composed of carbon Nomenclature Nomenclature Structure Structure Physical properties Physical properties Reactions Reactions Mechanisms Mechanisms

Spring, Course Emphasis Spectroscopy Spectroscopy Organic reactions Organic reactions Molecular orbital theory Molecular orbital theory Organic Mechanisms Organic Mechanisms Molecules of biological importance Molecules of biological importance Critical thinking skills Critical thinking skills Skills necessary to do well on Skills necessary to do well on –MCAT, PCAT, OAT, DAT

Spring, Questions We Will Consider Why do certain reactions occur? Why do certain reactions occur? Why do others not occur? Why do others not occur? What drives or does not drive these processes? What drives or does not drive these processes? Why do these molecules have certain properties? Why do these molecules have certain properties? Can we predict the presence or absence of certain properties? Can we predict the presence or absence of certain properties? Can we make new materials with properties we desire? Can we make new materials with properties we desire?

Spring, Requirements and Prerequisites Course Materials Course Materials Text: Organic Chemistry: A Biological Approach 2e, John McMurry Text: Organic Chemistry: A Biological Approach 2e, John McMurry Prerequisites Prerequisites –CHEM305 –Associated Laboratory Functional Groups Functional Groups Quantum mechanics Quantum mechanics Kinetics and Thermodynamics Kinetics and Thermodynamics Acid Base Chemistry Acid Base Chemistry All material covered in Chapters 1 through 12 All material covered in Chapters 1 through 12 not including 10 and 11 not including 10 and 11

Spring, Homework Every problem in the Text is assigned. Every problem in the Text is assigned. However, However, –They will not be graded. –They will not be collected. –They will not be discussed in class. –They are available to you to determine if you understand the material.

Spring, Evaluation Test 1: Chapters 1 – pts Test 1: Chapters 1 – pts Test 2: Chapters 1 – pts Test 2: Chapters 1 – pts Test 3: Chapters 1 – pts Test 3: Chapters 1 – pts Final Exam Chapters 1 – 17200pts Final Exam Chapters 1 – 17200pts Total Points Possible 500pts Total Points Possible 500pts

Spring, Evaluation – Grade Calculation Final Grades will be computed: Final Grades will be computed: –Earned PointsFinal Grade >450A 400 – 449B 325 – 399C 250 – 324D <249F

Spring, Important Note If you withdraw from the lecture If you withdraw from the lecture You MUST withdraw from the laboratory. You MUST withdraw from the laboratory.

Spring, Extra Credit One extra credit test will be given. One extra credit test will be given. –January 18 th –Same as the Final Exam from CHEM305 –Valued at 100 points. No additional extra credit will be provided. No additional extra credit will be provided. No extra assignments to improve your grade will be considered. No extra assignments to improve your grade will be considered.

Spring, Special Consideration Grade are earned. Grade are earned. Grades are not awarded Grades are not awarded Grades cannot be negotiated. Grades cannot be negotiated. Grades cannot be influenced by factors such as: Grades cannot be influenced by factors such as: I like you I like you You like me (rare circumstance) You like me (rare circumstance) I feel sorry for you I feel sorry for you You are a nice person in good standing with the university. You are a nice person in good standing with the university. You will lose a scholarship You will lose a scholarship You will forfeit some tuition reimbursement You will forfeit some tuition reimbursement A previously excellent GPA will be ruined A previously excellent GPA will be ruined You will be sent back to a repressive country You will be sent back to a repressive country You will not graduate on time! You will not graduate on time!

An Additional Word on Special Consideration Do not call me after the semester is over asking if there is anything that you or I can do to assist you in passing this class! Do not call me after the semester is over asking if there is anything that you or I can do to assist you in passing this class! We have approximately 14 weeks between today and the day I submit grades in May. We have approximately 14 weeks between today and the day I submit grades in May. Take advantage of every moment available. Take advantage of every moment available. Spring,

A Special Note on Graduation Graduating from VSU requires that the student Graduating from VSU requires that the student –complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit –have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better –complete the general education requirements –meet the major requirements of the curriculum leading to the degree –spend the last 27 hours in resident study Spring,

A special Note on Graduation All of these are student responsibilities All of these are student responsibilities NOT of the faculty NOT of the faculty If this course is required for you to graduate, take this requirement seriously If this course is required for you to graduate, take this requirement seriously I will not assist you in meeting your responsibilities. I will not assist you in meeting your responsibilities. Spring,

Spring, Attendance Assumption: you are adult students Assumption: you are adult students Attendance in lecture is expected Attendance in lecture is expected Attendance at tests is required. Attendance at tests is required. A missed exam will receive a grade of zero. A missed exam will receive a grade of zero. No excuses will be accepted. No excuses will be accepted. A missed final exam will receive a zero. A missed final exam will receive a zero. Incompletes are rarely and reluctantly given. They are generally proceeded by death or other serious illness. Incompletes are rarely and reluctantly given. They are generally proceeded by death or other serious illness.

Spring, A Word on Examinations Examination format will consist of short answer questions similar to those in the text. Examination format will consist of short answer questions similar to those in the text. The final examination will consist of 100 multiple choice questions similar to those used on the MCAT, PCAT, etc. The final examination will consist of 100 multiple choice questions similar to those used on the MCAT, PCAT, etc.

Spring, A Word on the Final Exam The final exam is scheduled for May on a day selected by the university. The final exam is scheduled for May on a day selected by the university. This is scheduled by the university to minimize conflicts between rooms and courses. This is scheduled by the university to minimize conflicts between rooms and courses. If this is an inconvenient time for you, please withdraw from the course today. If this is an inconvenient time for you, please withdraw from the course today. There is no excuse that I will accept that would permit you take the exam early. There is no excuse that I will accept that would permit you take the exam early.

Spring, Cell Phones During my class you should During my class you should Turn your cell phone off. Turn your cell phone off. Turn your desire to communicate with anyone but me off. Turn your desire to communicate with anyone but me off. I am the only professor in the room. I am the only professor in the room.

Spring, Expectations A professional student is expected to A professional student is expected to attend classes attend classes purchase course materials purchase course materials study study do the homework do the homework be prepared for class be prepared for class be prepared for tests be prepared for tests do well do well

Spring, Expectations Faculty members are expected to Faculty members are expected to attend class attend class prepare lecture materials prepare lecture materials present lecture materials present lecture materials prepare and grade tests and quizzes prepare and grade tests and quizzes be available for outside consultation be available for outside consultation keep accurate records keep accurate records

Spring, Important Note Faculty members are not expected to Faculty members are not expected to Provide extra credit Provide extra credit Negotiate grades Negotiate grades I do not work for the US State Department or the United Nations. I do not negotiate. I do not work for the US State Department or the United Nations. I do not negotiate.

Spring, Doing Well Read the chapter before lecture Read the chapter before lecture Attend lecture Attend lecture Take notes Take notes Do not rely on copies of Power Points Do not rely on copies of Power Points Re-read the chapter after lecture Re-read the chapter after lecture Review lecture notes daily Review lecture notes daily Rewriting the lecture notes is strongly suggested Rewriting the lecture notes is strongly suggested Keep, maintain, and study note cards Keep, maintain, and study note cards Learn the functional groups Learn the functional groups Do homework problems. Do homework problems.

Spring, Is this the only course I am taking? As far as I am concerned – YES As far as I am concerned – YES Time invested = Desired grade Time invested = Desired grade Average professional – 60 hours/week Average professional – 60 hours/week Professional student Professional student ~18 hours/week in class ~18 hours/week in class 60 – 18 = – 18 = 42 42hours/6 days = 7 hours per day 42hours/6 days = 7 hours per day Or approximately 2 hours/class Or approximately 2 hours/class Time invested = Desired grade Time invested = Desired grade

Spring, Why? Your Role: Your Role: The job of understanding the material is yours. The job of understanding the material is yours. My Role: My Role: Guide Guide I’ve been here. I’ve been here. I’ve done it. I’ve done it. I have the t-shirt. I have the t-shirt. Best advice I can give you: Best advice I can give you: If you choose to study organic chemistry like other courses you have taken you might do well, but the odds are against it. If you choose to study organic chemistry like other courses you have taken you might do well, but the odds are against it.

Spring, What is the minimum I need to do to get out of here? Depends, what grade do you want? Depends, what grade do you want? W, F, or D W, F, or D –Attend class irregularly –Study just before each test –Rely upon your memory C, B, or A C, B, or A –Never miss class –Read the chapter before and after class –Review lecture notes daily –Study 2 hours per day, 6 days per week –Make and use note cards –Do all assigned homework problems –See me for assistance early and often

Spring, Why Study Organic Chemistry? Required for Major Required for Major I will never need it. I will never need it. Required for Major Required for Major I might need it someday. I might need it someday. Elective Elective I will certainly never need it. I will certainly never need it. Best course on campus. Best course on campus. Best instructor on campus Best instructor on campus Only class available at this forsaken time Only class available at this forsaken time Need to lower my GPA. Need to lower my GPA.

Spring, Important Questions Is drop/add over? Is drop/add over? Are there any other instructors available? Are there any other instructors available? When is the last day to withdraw? When is the last day to withdraw? What is the minimum I need to pass? What is the minimum I need to pass? What is organic chemistry? What is organic chemistry?

Spring, Review of Organic Chemistry I Up to this point Organic Chemistry I covered Up to this point Organic Chemistry I covered –structure, bonding, acids and bases –alkanes, cycloalkanes, nomenclature, stereochemistry, –alkane conformational analysis –organic reactions, thermodynamics, kinetics –alkenes, nomenclature, structure and reactivity –alkynes – nomenclature, structure and reactivity –alkyl halides – structure and reactivity –stereochemistry of chiral molecules Assumptions for Organic Chemistry II Assumptions for Organic Chemistry II –You studied this material in Organic Chemistry I –You received an A in Organic Chemistry I Our Review of Organic I is complete! Our Review of Organic I is complete!