CHEM 302
Organic Chemistry II
1. Catalog Entry
CHEM 302
Organic Chemistry II
Credit hours (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 301
This course will continue to introduce students to organic chemistry including nomenclature,
molecular structure, properties of molecules, and organic synthesis. The laboratory
portion of this course will expose students to chemical synthesis and spectrometric
molecular structure determination as performed by professional chemists.
Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.
2. Detailed Description of Course
The following topics will be covered:
1) Spectrometric molecular structure determination including mass spectrometry,
infrared
spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
2) Structure, properties, and reactions of conjugated and aromatic molecules
3) Nomenclature and chemistry of ethers, epoxides, sulfide, amines, aldehydes,
and ketones
4) Nomenclature and chemistry of carboxylic acids and their derivatives
5) Condensation and alpha-substitutions of carbonyl compounds
6) Introductions to carbohydrates, nucleic acids, amino acids, peptides, and proteins
3. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
Evaluation tools such as exams, quizzes, and homework will be given throughout the
semester to evaluate the student鈥檚 mastery of the lecture material. For the laboratory
portion of the course, each student is required to keep a notebook containing the
experimental procedure, results, physical constants, equations, mechanisms, procedures,
observations, percent yields, and all other applicable calculations as appropriate.
The students are expected to interpret spectra that are collected. Software packages
(such as SPARTAN and ChemDraw) will be used in solving problems and as illustrative
aids.
4. Goals and Objectives of the Course
1) Master the topics listed above
2) Conduct assigned experiments safely and with good laboratory technique
3) Communicate chemical concepts clearly and accurately
4) Design, conduct and interpret the results of laboratory investigations
5) Use of modern instruments and interpretation of data from them
5. Assessment Measures
Graded tasks will include tests and laboratory notebooks. Other assessment measures
may include quizzes, homework assignments, and papers.
6. Other Course Information
This course is primarily intended for students majoring in chemistry and/or biology.
Review and Approval
September 2, 2014
October 2007
March 01, 2021