Gregory R. Cook
Course Outline Tentative Schedule
(subject to change)Note: We are about 3 lectures (aprox 1 week) behind the original schedule below. Chapters 12 and 13 should take less time than originally scheduled, so we should still be able to cover all the topics.
8/27
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8/29Chapter 1:
Structure and Bonding. We will briefly review atomic structure and bonding. Hybridization of molecular orbitals will be introduced. We will learn how this hybridization is important in organic compounds.
9/3
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9/8Chapter 2:
Bonding and Molecular Properties. We will review the types of bonding that can occur between atoms. We will discuss resonance forms of molecules and acid-base definitions and reactivity.
9/10
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9/12Chapter 3:
The Nature of Organic Compounds: Alkanes and Cycloalkanes. Organic functional groups will be introduced. We will discuss the properties of the simplest organic hydrocarbons, alkanes, and we will learn the rules for naming these molecules.
9/15
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9/17Chapter 4:
Stereochemistry of Alkanes and Cycloalkanes. We will discuss the conformations of alkanes and cycloalkanes and learn how these molecules exist in three dimensions.
9/18 Review
Optional evening review session for exam 1
Ladd Hall 107 - 7pm to 9pm9/19 EXAM 1
Chapters 1-3
9/22
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9/29Chapter 5:
An Overview of Organic Reactions. Organic reaction types will be introduced, and reactions parameters such as rates, and energies will be discussed.
10/1
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10/6Chapter 6:
Alkenes: Structure and Reactivity. We will learn about organic compounds with double bonds in detail including the structure, bonding, and naming. The reactivity of alkenes will be discussed.
10/8
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10/13Chapter 7:
Alkenes: Reactions and Synthesis. We will learn methods of preparing alkenes from other organic molecules. Reactions of alkenes will be discussed in some detail.
10/15
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10/20Chapter 8:
Alkynes. We will learn all about compounds with triple bonds including, naming, preparation, and reactions of alkynes.
10/14 Review
Optional evening review session for exam 2
Ladd Hall 107 - 7pm to 9pm10/17 EXAM 2
Chapters 4-7
10/24
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10/31Chapter 9:
Stereochemistry. We will learn how organic molecules exist in three dimensions. Topics of stereoisomers (enantiomers and diastereomers) will be discussed. Reactions that produce stereoisomers and how to control stereoisomers will be introduced.
11/3
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11/7Chapter 10:
Alkyl Halides. We will learn about a very important functional group in organic chemistry, the alkyl halide. We will discuss naming, preparation, and some common reactions.
11/10
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11/19Chapter 11:
Reactions of Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitutions and Eliminations. Substitutions and eliminations are among the most common organic reactions. We will explore in detail the intricacies of these processes.
11/11 Review
Optional evening review session for exam 3
Ladd Hall 107 - 7pm to 9pm11/14 EXAM 3
Chapters 8-10 and part of 11
11/21
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12/1Chapter 12:
Structure Determination: Mass Spectrometry and Infrared Spectroscopy. We will introduce spectroscopy as a method for obtaining structural information. Molecules can be separated based on their mass and mass spectrometry gives useful information. We will also learn how infrared radiation interacts with molecules and how we can determine functional groups from its spectrum.
12/3
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12/12Chapter 13:
Structure Determination: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. We will learn the principles of NMR spectroscopy including proton (1H) and carbon (13C) NMR. We will discuss the theory behind NMR and learn how to interpret the spectra for structural information.
12/13 Review
Optional review session for final exam.
Ladd Hall 107 - 10am to 1pm12/16 FINAL EXAM
Comprehensive - 10:30am to 12:30pm
