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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CHEM 12B | Title:
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY |
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| Full Title:
Organic Chemistry |
| Last Reviewed:1/27/2020 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 5.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 5.00 | Lab Scheduled | 6.00 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 105.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 9.00 | | Contact Total | 157.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 262.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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The second semester of an intensive one-year program based upon modern theoretical concepts of organic chemistry. All aspects of fundamental organic chemistry are studied, including nomenclature, chemical and physical properties, reactions and synthesis. The study includes theoretical aspects, reaction mechanisms, and multistep synthesis. Students transferring from a four year college or university are expected to complete this sequence prior to their junior year.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of CHEM 12A
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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The second semester of an intensive one-year program based upon modern theoretical concepts of organic chemistry. All aspects of fundamental organic chemistry are studied, including nomenclature, chemical and physical properties, reactions and synthesis. The study includes theoretical aspects, reaction mechanisms, and multistep synthesis. Students transferring from a four year college or university are expected to complete this sequence prior to their junior year.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of CHEM 12A
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
| Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
| Area: | | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | B1 | Physical Science | Spring 2000 | |
| | B3 | Laboratory Activity | | |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
| | 5A | Physical Sciences | Spring 2007 | |
| | 5C | Fulfills Lab Requirement | | |
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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| C-ID: |
| CID Descriptor: CHEM 160S | Organic Chemistry for Science Majors Sequence A | SRJC Equivalent Course(s): CHEM12A AND CHEM12B |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Propose a synthetic route, predict the mechanisms for each step in the synthesis, and perform the synthesis and purification of a specified product from a list of given starting materials, while following common safety regulations and procedures.
2. Use nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), infrared (IR), gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and/or ultraviolet-visible data to elucidate the structures of unknown compounds and known compounds, and evaluate the success of the synthesis of a specific compound.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Name a wide variety of organic compounds.
2. Predict and explain relative physical and chemical properties for a
wide variety of organic molecules.
3. Predict the products and describe the mechanisms for a wide variety of
organic compounds using fundamental chemical principles.
4. Effectively communicate observations and subsequent conclusions by
means of written laboratory reports.
Topics and Scope
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LECTURE MATERIAL
I. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Related Sulfur Compounds
II. Aldehydes and Ketones
III. Enols and Enolates
IV. Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
V. Amines
VI. Aromatic Compounds
VII. Aryl Halides and Phenols
VIII. Heterocyclic Compounds
IX. Carbohydrates
X. Lipids
XI. Amino Acids and Proteins
XII. Nucleic Acids
LABORATORY MATERIAL
I. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
II. NMR, IR, UV-VIS Spectroscopy
III. Multistep Organic Synthesis
IV. Separation, Purification and Qualitative Spectroscopic Analysis
Assignments:
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Lecture-Related Assignments:
1. Specific reading and study assignments (40 - 50 pages per week)
2. Completion of end-of-chapter exercises (20 - 25 problems per week)
Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Laboratory experiments (10 - 15): identification of unknowns and products of
reactions by physical, instrumental, and spectroscopic methods
2. Laboratory practical
Lecture- and Lab-Related Assignments:
1. Lecture and laboratory exams (3 - 6)
2. Comprehensive final exam (such as American Chemical Society (ACS) Organic Chemistry
Exam)
3. A literature research project on "An Interesting Organic Molecule" (optional)
4. A written laboratory report on each experiment detailing accomplishments
5. Quiz(zes) (0 - 15)
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
10 - 25% |
| Lab reports, An Interesting Organic Molecule report (optional) | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
5 - 15% |
| Lab reports, homework exercises, study assignments | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
10 - 20% |
| Laboratory experiments, lab practical | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
50 - 75% |
| Lecture and laboratory exams, quiz(zes), final exam (such as ACS Org Chem Exam) | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 5% |
| Class participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Organic Chemistry. 3rd ed. Klein, David. Wiley. 2017
Organic Chemistry. Bruice, Paula Yurkanis. Pearson. 2016
Organic Chemistry. 11th ed. Cary, Francis and Guiliano, Robert. McGraw Hill. 2019
Understanding the Principles of Organic Chemistry: A Laboratory Experience. Pedersen, Steven and Myers, Arlyn. Brooks/Cole. 2011 (classic)
Introduction to Organic Laboratory Techniques: A Microscale Approach. 5th ed. Pavia, Donald and Lampman, Gary and Kriz,George. Brooks/Cole. 2013 (classic)
Multiscale Operational Organic Chemistry. 2nd ed. Lehman, John. Pearson. 2009 (classic)
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