Department of Chemistry
Oregon State University



OSU

Syllabus


I. Meeting Information

Lecture, Midterm Exam, and Final Exam Schedule

Lecture Room 224 GILB , Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00-10:50am and 11:00-11:20am
Midterm Exams Thursday, Week 4; 10:00-10:50 AM (during lecture period), 224 GILB
Thursday, Week 8; 10:00-10:50 AM (during lecture period), 224 GILB
Final Exam Thursday, June 11, 2009, 12:00-1:50pm in 224 GILB

Tenative Lecture Schedule

Week
Meeting Number

Day

Topics
Parallel CS
1
1

T 

Introduction to Chemistry 130
Examine the Chemistry 130 Website
Introduction to CH 130 Laboratory
Examine the Syllabus
Sections 12.1 - 12.10

 
2
 R

Overview of functional groups
Sections 13.1 - 13.6

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1.4
3.5
3.6
11.1-11.2
11.3-11.5
 
 
  
   
2
3
T
Health Survey
12.1-12.5
4
R
Sections 13.7 - 13.11
12.6
 
 
  
   
3
5
T
Sections 14.1 - 14.5
13.1-13.3
6
R
Sections 14.6 - 14.10
13.4-13.6
 
 
 
   
4
7
T

Review
(The instructor values a review with the students and schedules a review session where no time conflicts exist)

 
 8
R
Exam 1
(Focusing on the material we discussed from:
Chapters 12 - 14)

 
 
 
 
   
5
9
T
Sections 15.1 - 15.6
16.1-16.5
10
R
Sections 16.1 - 16.8
14.1-14.5
 
 
 
   
6
11
T
Sections 17.1 - 17.8
15.1-15.5
12
R
Sections 18.1 - 18.6
19.1
 
 
 
   
7
13
T
Sections 18.7 - 18.12
19.2-19.3
14
R
Sections 19.1 - 19.10
19.4-19.6
 
 
 
   
8
15
T

Review
(The instructor values a review with the students and schedules a review session where no time conflicts exist)

 
16
R
Exam 2
(Focusing on the material we discussed from:
Chapters 15 - 19)

 
 
 
 
   
9
17
T
Sections 21.1 - 21.7
21.2-21.4
18
R
Sections 21.8 - 21.10
Sections 26.1 - 26.4
22.2
20.1
 
 
 
   
10
19
T
Sections 26.5 - 26.10
20.2-20.4
20
R
Review
(The instructor values a review with the students and schedules a review session where no time conflicts exist)
 
 
 
 
   
Finals
  
  Special Note: Final Exam
(Focusing on the material we discussed from Chapters 12 through 19, 21, and 26--with extra emphasis on Chapters 21 and 26)
 
 

II. Instructor Contact Information

Office Dr. Richard Nafshun
Department of Chemistry
145 Gilbert Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-4003
Voice (541) 737-6742
E-mail nafshunr@chem.orst.edu
Internet http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu

 

Office Hours
TBA


III. Purpose

To enable students to acquire a fundamental understanding of organic and biological chemical principles.


IV. Broad Objectives

Each student will be able to competently discuss the concepts and principles discussed throughout the term.


V. Specific Objectives

Each student will be able to competently discuss the concepts and solve problems relating to: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics; oxygen, sulfur, and halogen compounds; amines; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids; amino acids and proteins; enzymes and vitamins; biochemical energy; and nucleic acids.


VI. Resources and Materials

The OSU Bookstore may stock all course materials as a bundle.

Lecture Textbook McMurry & Castellion, Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry  
Chemistry Software Spain, Garmon, and Peters, GOB ChemSkill; Electronic Homework Systems; 2002.  This is a CD/floppy disk set available at the OSU Bookstore.  It differs from the web version of ChemSkill Builder used for CH 121 and CH 122. Required
Blank Floppy Disk or Thumb Drive A blank floppy disk or thumb drive for backing-up your electronic homework Required
Lab Manual Chemistry 130 Laboratory Manual--this will be available during laboratory check-in during the first lab meeting of the Spring Term. Required
Solutions Manual Solutions Manual for McMurry & Castellion, Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry; 5/ed, Prentice-Hall (Pearson Education); 2007. Optional

Study Guide

Study Guide for McMurry & Castellion, Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry; 5/ed, Prentice-Hall (Pearson Education); 2007. Optional


VII. Exams; Problem Sets; and GOB ChemSkills

Exams 1 and 2

Two midterm exams (Exams 1 and 2) will be administered during the course. These exams will contain problems similar to those discussed in class, encountered on the worksheets, encountered on the problem sets, and seen in ChemSkills. These exams are administered during the 50 minute lecture periods. Because exams are promptly marked and returned to students, no make-up exams can be administered.  A missed exam will receive a score of zero--see scoring policy below.

Exam Supplies: Bring THREE number two pencils, a calculator without a cover, a 3" x 5" notecard with handwritten notes on both sides, your name and your TA name on the back side, and a good eraser to each exam.  If you bring notes, papers, or books to the exam, place them in a sealed pack and place the pack at the front of the classroom. You will be provided with a periodic table.

The Final Exam

Please be on time. A late student may disturb the other students. The final exam is comprehensive and will be administered during the 110 minute period. A missed final exam will receive a score of zero.

Exam Supplies: Bring THREE number two pencils, a calculator without a cover, a 3" x 5" notecard with handwritten notes on both sides, your name and TA name on the back side, and a good eraser to the final exam.  If you bring notes, papers, or books to the exam, place them in a sealed pack and place the pack at the front of the classroom. You will be provided with a periodic table.

Problem Sets

Problems from within and the end of each chapter have been recommended. These problems will not be graded, however, your instructor, the teacher's assistant, or a Mole-Hole TA will be excited to work through any problem at your request.

GOB ChemSkills

Problems from the software package GOB ChemSkills have been assigned.   A score of 75% is needed to receive full-credit.  Scores lower than 75% will be prorated.  It is the responsibility of the student to complete and submit the assignments on time.


VIII. A Faculty Responsibility

Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations, who have any emergency medical information the instructor should know of, or who need special arrangements in the event of evacuation, should make an appointment with the instructor as early as possible, no later than the first week of the term.


VII. Specific Objectives

Each student will be able to competently discuss the concepts and solve problems relating to: matter and measurement; the language of chemistry; stoichiometry; solutions and concentration; atomic structure; electron configuration and the periodic table; and chemical bonds.


IX. Instructor's Notes

Your success in Chemistry 130 is very important to me!  Visit us (Dr. Nafshun, CH 130 TAs, Mole-Hole TAs) during office hours!


X. Time for Chemistry 130

Your success in Chemistry may be dependent on the amount of time you devote to the mastery of the material  we discuss during the term.  Chemistry 130 is a four credit course.  Generally, one credit is given for three hours per week--in and out of class--of work.  We meet for lecture two hours per week, recitation one hour per week, and laboratory two hours per week  We recommend you work on Chemistry 130 outside of class seven hours per week.  The following table is provided to help you gauge your study time.  Enter the hours you spend on Chemistry 130 each day and total them up for the week.

Week
S
M
T
W
R
F
S
Total
1
                
2
               
3
               
4
               
5
               
6
               
7
               
8
               
9
               
10
               
Finals
               


XI. Miscellaneous Notes:

This syllabus is subject to change with notice. Please bring any errors to the instructor's attention.