Chem 263 - 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: A2
- Classes: TR 12:30-13:50
- First Day: September 1, 2016
- Room: ETLC E1-001
- Office: Chemistry West W5-39A
- Office Hours:
- Tuesday or Thursday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Chemistry W5-39A - just drop in at my office
- or by appointment for an alternative time
- please do not e-mail questions about course content - instead see me in person
- E-mail: john.vederas@ualberta.ca (Please do not e-mail questions on course content - instead see me in person)
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 second course in organic chemistry will be on polyenes, aromatic compounds, aldehydes and ketones (including carbohydrates), carboxylic acids and derivatives and amines.
Texts:
- "Organic Chemistry", TWG Solomons and CB Fryhle, 11th Edition, John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2014 - Available U.A. Bookstore. Earlier or later editions of Solomons or other texts are OK, but are are not directly supported in the course. Recommended
- "Study Guide and Solutions Manual" for TWG Solomons and CB Fryhle - Available U.A. Bookstore. Recommended
- "Organic Chemistry Experiments 263, 2016-17" & "Laboratory Notebook: Laboratory Report Book 263, 2016-17", H. Wan - Available at 1st floor Chemistry
Store Room (W1-32) (Current Lab texts are required)
- Molecular Models:
Molecular models will be essential in this course and can be used during exams. Although several types are available, the Darling Molecular Models are recommended. These are available from Chemistry Undergraduate Stores (1st Floor, West Wing Chemistry).
Grade Distribution & Tentative Exam Dates (subject to change):
- Midterm Exam (1) = 360 points
- Date: October 20, 2016
- No books, notes or electronic devices
- Bring pencils and eraser and models
- You will turn in coloured answer sheet & keep exam questions
- Answers are posted after exam - see under previous exams (click on that text at the top of this page)
- Final Exam (no supplemental exam) = 390 points
- Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 2 PM to 5 PM (3 hours)
- Location Main Gym rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
- Bring Student ID and Models - No books, notes or electronic devices
- SSDS (Special Services) students must submit form by Dec 2 and pick up exam on December 13 at SSDS or location TBA (to be announced)
- Laboratory = 250 points
- You must pass the laboratory component with a grade of 60% or better to pass the course
- You must pass the laboratory component with a grade of 60% or better to pass the course
- TOTAL = 1000 points
- Final grade distribution: Final grades are assigned as per the University Calendar section 23.4.4. Absolute scores (points) will be summed and converted to percentile ranking in the course. These rankings will be assigned letter grades. Past course GPA average has been ca 2.8
Laboratory Component
- You must pass the laboratory part with a grade of 60% or better to pass the course.
- Labs begin the week of September 12
- Term Lab Assignments (locations) will be posted by 7 AM on September 12, e-Class for the Lab part
- Bring safety glasses with side shields, lab coat & no open-toed footwear
- Melting points outside of scheduled lab classes will be done in Room W1-39.
- Help Sessions:Room E1-34
- Days & Times:
- Help sessions will be held everday
- Times will be posted on the door of E1-34, as well as on the Organic Labs Website
Difficulties:
- Chemistry 263 registration and scheduling problems, laboratory problems (missed experiments, conflicts, etc.): see Dr. Hayley Wan, Chemistry E1-34B.
Lecture Help Sessions:
- Help Sessions:Room E1-34
- Days & Times:
- Help sessions will be held everday
- Times will be posted on the door of E1-34, as well as on the Organic Labs Website
- Date: October 18, 2016
- Time: 5 PM
- Location: Chemistry Centre E1-60
- Date: December 8, 2016
- Time: 5 PM
- Location: Chemistry Centre E1-60
Problem Sets:
- Problems will be assigned from text and will not be collected or graded.
- Answers are available from the Solutions Manual (recommended text)
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: General statements: "Policy about course outlines can be found in 23.4(2) of the University Calendar." "The University of Alberta is committed to highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at www.governance.ualberta.ca) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University."
