Chemistry 2080 – Spring 2018

10:00 am, MWF – CHEM 134 Organic Chemistry

Instructor - S.W. Schneller Office - CH 364

Office Hours: Wednesday 1:30-3:30 pm or by appointment e mail - schnest@auburn.edu

Coursewebpage:aub.ie/CHEM2080

Course objective: Organic chemistry is the study of the molecules whose framework is carbon with connectivity to, primarily, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen. These molecules range from methane to the complex structures of nature that form the basis of living species on our planet. We will study different organic substances, the means by which their atoms are bonded together to give them their properties and the chemical reactions they undergo and that provide for describing how they are synthesized.

methane

DNA

Textbook: Organic Chemistry, by David Klein, 3rd edition, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-119-31615-2 (Loose leaf/binder version 978-1-119-31615-2) (Optional)Solutions:Student Study Guide and Solutions Manual by David Klein 3rd edition, 2017, ISBN: 978-1-119-37869-3 (Binder version); also available in a Kindle version Textbook assignments: Course will begin with Chapter 16 (Chapters 14 and 15 will be covered later after all functional groups have been studied). Specific problems within and at the end of the chapters will be assigned at the appropriate time in the lecture sequence. They will not be collected but will form the basis for your study outlines for the exams. eBook Primer: Because this section of CHEM 2080 will have students from different sections/terms of CHEM 2070, an eBook (ePub) Primer has been prepared to highlight the basic background understanding you will need to navigate this section of CHEM 2080. You are to read the primer and then take a 5-question quiz in class on January 19. The quiz will be worth 25 points, which will be extra credit points. Information on accessing the primer is available on the class Canvas site)and will not be covered in detail in class. Regular (hour) exams: There will be three (3) one-hour exams worth 100 points each. Dates for the exams will be (subject to change): February 9, March 9, and April 20. Studying the questions/problems assigned from each chapter will prepare you for these exams and the final exam (see next entry). Final examination will be a comprehensive final: Tuesday, May 1, 8:00 am - 10:30 am. NO EARLY FINAL EXAM…plan your schedule now to accommodate the day and time for the final exam. Repeating…no early final exam. Final grade: Will be based on 500 points in the following way,

• 3 hour exams, 100 points each = 300 points; • Final exam = 200 points • For a total of 500 points

Dropping lowest grade: If ½ of your final exam grade is greater than any one of your 3 hour exams, the ½ final grade will replace the lowest hour exam grade.

Example: hour exam grades as 84, 67, 91 and final exam is 150. Then, the 67 would be dropped and replaced by 75 (that is, one-half of 150) for a total of 400 (84+91+75+150=400) and B grade for the course.

• A, 450-500 points (with extra credit point total can exceed 500) • B, 400-449 points • C, 350-399 points • D, 300-349 points • F, less than 300 points

Ink: all exams must be taken in ink. Grading concerns need to be discussed with Dr. Schneller within 2 days following discussion of the exam in class. Extra Credit: In addition to the extra credit associated with the eBook (ePub) Primer quiz, there will be extra credit points on each exam (except the final exam). No other means for extra credit will be available. Make-up work. Logistics of the course material do not lend themselves to make-up work. Thus, exams cannot be easily made-up. See Dr. Schneller in the event of extenuating circumstances. Review Sessions: periodic review sessions may be scheduled and announced throughout the semester. Supplemental Instruction: Will Cordell (wgc0011), Tuesday/Thursday (pending), 5:30-7:00 pm, PKH 249 Study Partners: http://academicsupport.auburn.edu/study-partners-home/. Additional assistance: Available from Dr. Schneller and/or the GTAs assigned to the course. Attendance: Success in the study of organic chemistry comes from reading (textbook), writing (class notes and working problems) and hearing (many of the words are unusual, but once heard the words make sense). Thus, class attendance is expected if you wish to succeed.

Class notes: Lecture material will be posted on Canvas following each class; but remember, "class attendance is expected if you wish to succeed." Smart phones: All phones are to be in the off position during class. Please no texting. Laptops, notebook computers, tablets, etc.: If you wish to take notes on one of the portable computer devices, please sit in the upper section of the lecture hall. Screens can be distracting to others. Use of Apple watches: are not allowed during an exam. Tardiness: If you must arrive late to class, then please sit in the upper section of the lecture hall to limit the distraction for your classmates and me. Students with special needs: Students needing accommodations should arrange a meeting with me the first week of classes. Prior to that meeting, contact the Office of Accessibility, 1228 Haley Center, 844-2096 (https://fp.auburn.edu/disability/). Class notices: Course related material and announcements will be posted on Canvas or by class-wide e mail. Course videos and related supplementary material will be posted on the course web site:

aub.ie/CHEM2080

NOTE: THE STUDY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IS NOT CONDUCIVE TO CRAMMING. THE COURSE WILL PROCEED RAPIDLY. SO KEEP UP. FALLING BEHIND IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS TO YOUR GRADE.