Chem 161 - Course Information

 

General Information
Course Objectives
Texts
Grades
Laboratory
Difficulties
Lecture Help Sessions
Problem Sets
Exam Answers
Ethical Considerations
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General Information:

• Section: A3
• Classes: T R, 11:00 - 12:30
• First Day: September 7, 2006
• Room: Chemistry East E1-60
• Office: Chemistry West W5-09
• Office Hours: Tues & Thurs 12:30 - 13:30 (drop in at Chemistry W5-09) or by appointment

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to understand the structure, nomenclature, physical properties and reactions of common classes of organic compounds. Their natural occurrence, use and applications are also described. Special emphasis in this first course in organic chemistry will be on alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, stereochemistry and substitution / elimination reactions.

Texts:

• "Organic Chemistry", TWG Solomons and CB Fryhle, 8th Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2004 - Available U.A. Bookstore.
• "Organic Chemistry Experiments for Chemistry 161/163", L.M. Browne, 2006-2007 Edition, University of Alberta - Available at U.A. Bookstore .
• "Chemistry 161/163 Laboratory Report Book", L.M. Browne, 2006-2007 Edition, University of Alberta - Available at U.A. Bookstore .
  
  
• Molecular Models:
  Molecular models will be essential in this course.  Although several types are available, the Darling Molecular Models are recommended.  These are available from Chemistry Undergraduate Stores (1st Floor, West Wing Chemistry).
  
  
• Recommended Text:
  "Study Guide and Solutions Manual" for TWG Solomons and CB Fryhle, - Available U.A. Bookstore.

Grade Distribution & Tentative Exam Dates (subject to change):

• Midterm Exam (1) = 360 points
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2006
  • No books, notes or electronic devices
  • Answers will be posted after exam
    
    
    
• Final Exam (no supplemental exam) = 390 points
  • Wednesday, December 13, 2006
  • Bring Student ID and Models - No books, notes or electronic devices
    
    
• Laboratory = 250 points
  • You must pass the laboratory component with a grade of 60% or better to pass the course
  • Lab Experiments & Quizzes - 175 points
  • Lab Exam - 75 - tentative date Monday, December 4, 2006 at 7 PM (room to be announced)
    
    
• TOTAL = 1000 points

Laboratory Component

• You must pass the laboratory part with a grade of 60% or better to pass the course.
  
  
• Labs begin on Monday, September 18, 2006
• Term Lab Assignments (locations) will be posted in the Chemistry East concourse, beside Chemistry East, Room E1-26 by Friday, September 15, 2006 .
• Safety Glasses are mandatory - no exceptions - contact lenses are not recommended
• Melting points outside of scheduled lab classes will be done in Room W1-39.
  
  
• Lab Help Sessions: Mon thru Fri 17:00 to 18:00 (room to be announced)
• Lab Preview Sessions: TBA

Difficulties:

• Chemistry 161/163 registration and scheduling problems, laboratory problems (missed experiments, conflicts, etc.): see Dr. Karen Kawulka, Chemistry E1-34B.

Lecture Help Sessions:

• Room E1-34.
• Times:
  • Monday 15:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday 11:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday 11:00 - 13:00
  • Thursday 15:00 - 17:00
  • Friday 9:00 - 11:00

Problem Sets:

• Problems will be assigned from text and will not be collected or graded.
• Answers are available from the Solutions Manual

Examination Answers:

• Answers to examinations (mid-terms) will be made available after the examination at this web site.
• Click on Exams in the menu at the top of this page.

Ethical Considerations:

• Students should read the University of Alberta regulations regarding violation of ethical standards (e.g. cheating) and penalties.
• General Policies are given in the:
  • University Calendar ->-> Section 30 (particularly Section 30.3.2)