Course Syllabus

ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

DIVISION OF SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS

CHEM 2041L FUNDAMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB

Spring Semester 2008

CRN 30233

INSTRUCTOR’S INFORMATION

Instructor: Dr. Barry Miburo

Office: S216 Gray Hall

Phone: 391-5117

E-mail:bmiburo@abac.edu

INSTRUCTOR’S Work Schedule

The complete schedule may be found on this link: http://www.abac.edu/bmiburo/Sp08Schedule.htm

Course Syllabus

Course Name:

FUNDAMENTAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY

Course Number:

CHEM 2041L

Course Description:

One three-hour laboratory period each week to accompany CHEM 2041. Spring. 1 credit hour.

Pre-requisites/Co-requisites:

Co-requisite: CHEM 2041.

USG General Education Outcomes pertinent to this course:

Scientific Reasoning: Scientific reasoning will be characterized by understanding and applying scientific method, laboratory techniques, mathematical principles, and experimental design to natural phenomena.

Competence within the context of collegiate general education objectives is defined by the following outcomes:

o Ability to understand basic scientific principles, theories, laws as they apply to all scientific disciplines;

o Ability to demonstrate knowledge in at least one area of science;

o Ability to discern the role in and impact on science on society;

o Ability to identify and properly use appropriate technologies for scientific inquiry and communication including collecting and analyzing scientific data;

o Ability to understand the physical universe and science's relationship to it;

o Ability to understand the changing nature of science;

o Ability to understand the scope and limits on the appropriateness of scientific inquiry to physical phenomena;

o Ability to demonstrate critical observation and analysis;

Ability to apply mathematical principles to scientific inquiry, including the use of statistics and formulae to understand quantitative data.

ABAC Course Learning Outcomes:

Fundamental Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Course Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in using chemical theories to predict the expected properties and interaction of organic matter under a variety of conditions, emphasizing additional classes of hydrocarbons, and organic derivatives of hydrocarbons containing oxygen and nitrogen

2. Apply a theoretical knowledge of synthetic techniques to the synthesis of several organic compounds in the laboratory. Students will also learn about procedures for identification of organic compound in the laboratory, including infrared spectroscopy

College Policy on Class Attendance:

ATTENDANCE

Courses at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College are provided for the intellectual growth and development of students. To attain maximum success, students must attend all their classes, be on time, and attend all scheduled course activities including, but not limited to, field trips, seminars, study sessions, individual conferences, and lectures. This interaction with instructors and other students is an important element of the learning process, and a high correlation exists between class attendance and course grades. A student must understand the importance of regular participation in classroom and laboratory activities. The absence of any student affects not only his or her performance but also the performance of the class as a whole. Absence from class, for whatever reason, does not excuse a student from full responsibility for class work or assignments missed. Students must accept this responsibility.

Instructors will keep accurate attendance records and must report the individual number of absences with midterm and final grades. Students whose number of unexcused absences is more than twice the number of class meetings per week (the equivalent of two weeks of instruction) will receive a grade of “F” for the course. Fewer absences than twice the number of class meetings per week may result in grade penalties at the discretion of the instructor. Specific attendance requirements applying to labs, clinics, accelerated classes or Learning Support will be adapted to the unique situation by the appropriate division. Final determination of what constitutes an excused absence rests with the classroom instructor. In implementing this Policy, faculty will not include in a student’s unexcused absences those absences incurred due to authorized and approved College sponsored events (or in the case of joint-enrollment students high-school sponsored events) in which the student represents the institution as part of a group or under the direct supervision of a faculty or staff member.

Whenever a student is absent, whether for official or personal reasons, the student must assume responsibility and provide notice to the instructor, preferably in advance, for making arrangements for any assignments and class work missed because of the absence. However, final approval for make up work remains with the individual instructor.

A student who stops attending class without officially withdrawing from the course is subject to this attendance policy and will receive a grade of “F” for the course.

At the beginning of each semester, instructors will explain clearly to their students’ specific attendance requirements (including possible penalties). Additionally, they will publish the attendance policy on their syllabi and web sites.

A student penalized for excessive absences may appeal through the grade appeal

process, as stated in ABAC’s college catalog and student handbook.

INSTITUTIONAL ABSENCE

A student who serves as an official representative of the college is defined as one who:

is authorized to use the college name in public relationships outside the institution;

regularly interacts with non-college individuals and groups over an extended period of time

(at least one semester);

represents the college as a part of a group and not as an individual;

represents the college under the direct supervision of a college faculty or staff member; and

is authorized in writing, in advance, by the President of the college.

Such a student is in no way released from the obligations and responsibilities of all students, but will not be penalized with unexcused absences when absences result from regularly scheduled activities in which he/she represents the college.

Further, it is the responsibility of each student to contact instructors prior to the absence and to make arrangements to make up any work that will be missed, in a manner acceptable to the instructor. Advisors of activities will schedule off-campus activities in a manner that does not unduly disrupt the learning process for a student.

http://www.abac.edu/catalog/2007_2008/AcademicPolicy.pdf

College Policy on Academic Dishonesty:

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Because Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College has the dual responsibility of educating students and helping them mature into worthy citizens who take their place in the larger community, it has adopted a code for dealing with academic irregularities.

Academic irregularities include, but are not limited to, giving or receiving of unauthorized assistance in the preparation of any academic or clinical assignment; taking or attempting to take, stealing, or otherwise obtaining in an unauthorized manner any material pertaining to the education process; selling, giving, lending, or otherwise furnishing to any person any question and/or answers to any examination known to be scheduled at any subsequent date; fabricating, forging, or falsifying lab or clinical results; plagiarism in any form related to themes, essays, term papers, tests, and other assignments; breaching any confidentiality regarding patient information.

Due Process for Academic Dishonesty Cases

Step 1. When a faculty member suspects that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty, the

faculty member will call the student into a private meeting in the faculty member’s office.

(The division chair will be notified of and will approve any action.)

Step 2. The faculty member will confront the student with the evidence of dishonesty and/or

academic irregularity. The faculty member and the student will discuss the specifics of

what occurred. If the student confesses and accepts responsibility for academic

dishonesty, then the faculty member will ask the student to sign in his/her own

handwriting, a statement which makes clear that the student admits responsibility for the

academic dishonesty. The faculty member will then consult with the division chair. The

faculty member is then free to reprimand the student, to give a failing grade for the

assignment, or to require the student to resubmit the assignment in question. With

approval of the division chair, the faculty member can increase the penalty up to and

including a “WF” for the course if the incident(s) merit this severe penalty.

Step 3. If the student refuses to sign a statement accepting responsibility for the act(s) of

academic dishonesty, then a full hearing on the matter must be held. The faculty member

and chair will document this incident and schedule a meeting with the student. This

information will be turned over to the Academic Dean, who will make the determination

of charges against the student and notify him/her in writing. The charges will be mailed by

the Academic Dean to the student along with a notice to appear at a hearing, and, if the

student wishes, to bring witnesses. At least three days’ notice is necessary unless the

student waives the notice in writing.

Step 4. If the student requests a hearing, the Academic Dean has the option of hearing the case for

administrative adjudication, convening a special hearing panel including faculty and

students, or of referring it to the Student Life Hearing panel which handles all other

disciplinary matters on campus. The committee will provide its recommendation to the

Academic Dean. The Student Life Hearing Panel, when hearing cases of academic

dishonesty, will include two faculty members, two students (one of whom will be the

SGA president and the other an associate justice,) and the Director of Student Life, who

oversees campus discipline and the Code of Conduct. The Chief Justice of the SGA chairs

the panel. The Vice President for Student Affairs will serve as advisor to the panel for all

academic dishonesty cases. In general, the decision of the Academic Dean or his/her

designee will not be appealed to the Student Life Hearing Panel. An appeal of the Dean’s

decision will go directly to the President who may choose to use the Student Life Hearing

Panel to make a recommendation to him.

Step 5. The student has a right to appeal the decision of the hearing officer or hearing panel

within ten calendar days of the decision. The appeal will be to the President or his

designee. The President’s decision is final. The President reserves the right to review all

disciplinary cases and the judgments made during the process.

http://www.abac.edu/catalog/2007_2008/AcademicPolicy.pdf

If there is a student in this class who has specific needs because of learning disabilities or any other disability, please feel free to contact the instructor.

This is a partial syllabus. More detailed information relating to the class and Instructor will be made available to each student.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

You are required to attend all labs. By school regulation, instructors will keep accurate attendance records and must report the number of absences for each student when midterm and final grades are turned in. Students whose number of unexcused absences is more than twice the number of lab meetings per week (three in this case) will receive a grade of “F” for the course. Fewer absences than the number specified above may result in grade penalties at the discretion of the instructor. Two tardiness instances will be equated to one absence. 2% of the class grade will be attributed to attendance. Points will be deducted from the attendance grade proportionally to the number of documented unjustified days of absence. To avoid penalty, any absence will have to be justified beforehand or immediately after it has happened.

A student who serves as an official representative of the college will not be penalized with unexcused absences when the absences result from regularly scheduled activities in which he/she represents the college. However, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor prior to the absence and to make arrangements to make up any work that will be missed, in a manner acceptable to the instructor.

More information on this and other issues may be found at the following link: http://www.abac.edu/catalog/2007_2008/index.cfm

COURSE DESCRIPTION, PRE/CO-REQUISITES, TOPICS, AND OBJECTIVES

CHEM 2041L is the laboratory companion of CHEM 2041 lecture. Admission in CHEM 2041L requires passing CHEM 2040L with a C of better. CHEM 2041L must be taken simultaneously with the corresponding lecture: CHEM 2041. Any departure from this rule must be authorized by the Chair of the Science and Math Division.

This course is designed to teach students to make correlations between the experiments and the lecture concepts that they illustrate, as well as train students in laboratory techniques and experimental data acquisition, processing and interpretation. Emphasis will be placed on preparation, purification, analysis and identification of organic compounds. Understanding of chemical reactions at the microscopic level will also be pursued through the use of molecular models. Safety skills will also be addressed.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

1. Organic LABORATORY MANUAL from the bookstore,

2. Molecular models

3. Lab notebook

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

The laboratory work will include pre-labs, quizzes, lab reports, a lab mid-term, and a lab final exam. The lab final will be completely comprehensive, covering topics contained in all labs.

Pre- Lab Reports and Quizzes

Pre-labs and quizzes will be done together. They will be done mostly online on WebCT.

They are designed to help students gain familiarity with the concepts underlying the experiments to be conducted as well as the various techniques and procedures involved in those experiments. Pre-lab questions will combine multiple choice, calculation, short answers, matching and fill-in-the-blank types. Pre-labs and quizzes are to be completed before coming to the laboratory. Otherwise a zero point grade on the relevant activity will result.

Post-Lab Reports

Lab reports are due two days after the lab is done. Late labs will receive a grade of zero. The reports must be typed and abide by the following format:

Title: Write the title as given in the schedule

Date

Author:

Previous authors(2):

Summary:

Example: “t-butyl chloride was prepared by reaction of t-butyl alcohol with concentrated hydrochloric acid, in order to illustrate the SN1 reaction.”

Balanced chemical equation(s) for the reaction(s) used (if applicable). Use ISIS DRAW.

Procedure:

Shortly describe the manipulations performed in the experiment. Do not copy the procedure as written in the manual or handout. It is to be written in the impersonal past tense. For example, a procedure may be reported as follows: " t-pentyl bromide was prepared by adding 15 mL of t-pentyl alcohol to 30 mL of concentrated hydrochloric acid in a separatory funnel. The reaction mixture was swirled for 5 minutes at room temperature. After stirring, the mixture was allowed to settle". Write out the procedure based exactly on what you did, not just what the procedure says in the manual. Draw a sketch of the setup, if applicable.

Results:

Briefly describe the product you obtained (physical appearance). Indicate the amounts of product obtained (if applicable), in milliliters (for liquids), grams, and moles. Determine the percent yield of your reaction by showing the pertinent calculations and units. This is especially important in preparative experiments. Include any data collected pertinent to your observations, and calculate the theoretical and percent yield of the reactions.

Comments: Express your opinion about the quality &/or quantity of the results.

Questions: Answer any homework questions asked at the end of the lab.

Points will be taken off if any one of the report subsections is missing.

Tests.

There will be one lab mid-term and one lab final tests. Both tests have equal weights. The midterm will cover the material of the experiments performed up to that time. The final test will cover all the material of the semester. The tests will seek to assess students’ ability to understand the concepts which govern the experiments run in the lab, as well as skills gained in data processing, interpretation, and problem-solving. Test (and Quiz) questions will be a combination of multiple choice and essay types.

Instead of a mere statement of facts, a typical multiple choice question will be a statement of fact and its justification. This not only better demonstrates knowledge of the material, but it also limits to a minimum the probability of obtaining a high grade through picking the correct answer by mere luck.

Even though they take a considerable amount of time to grade, essay questions provide better insight into student knowledge and thinking process, which allows for better intervention to improve student knowledge quality and level when such intervention is warranted.

Compelling and verifiable reasons only will be accepted in order to make up a missed midterm test. The make-up test will be done at the time of the final examination, only if it was pre-approved at the time the corresponding regular test was missed. No make-ups will be allowed for the final test.

EVALUATION.

The laboratory grade will be determined from the evaluation of pre-labs, quizzes, laboratory reports, a lab mid-term, and lab final exam. The lab final will be completely comprehensive, covering topics contained in all labs.

The average grade from pre-labs and quizzes will count as one lab test on your final lab grade. The average grade from the lab reports will also have the weight of one lab test. The mid-term and the final exams will be the other major components. 2% of the lab grade will be reserved to the conduct in lab. Students will be evaluated also based on the way they follow the lab rules. 2 points will be deducted from the grade at every violation.

The lab grade will be made of the following items:

1. Pre-labs & Quizzes= one test

2. Lab Reports = one test

3. Mid-term test

4. Final test.

Overall: 4 performance items, each carrying 24% of the total lab grade.

5. Attendance and Conduct: 4% of total lab grade

Total %: 100%

Grading Scale & Percentage/grade conversion

Percentage Grade

90-100 % A

80-89 B

70-79 C

60-69 D

0-59 F

LOWER MIDTERM GRADES

If the final test is higher than the mid term grade, the mid term grade may be dropped, at the discretion of the instructor and if the conduct of the student justifies it. However the grade to be dropped must be in a position to affect the letter grade of the lab in order to justify its removal. However the grade to be dropped must correspond to a test that was actually taken. A skipped test does not apply.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Special accommodations will be provided for students with learning disabilities on a case-by-case basis. The learning disability must be properly documented through Student Services. Any student who fulfills learning disabilities conditions must get in touch with the teacher in order to insure his/her case will be dealt with properly and in a timely manner.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COURSE

If a student needs to withdraw from this lab, this should be done before the deadline date of February 28, 2008 in order to avoid grade penalty. If the course is dropped by the deadline, the student will be awarded a grade of W. After the deadline, withdrawing from the class will result in a “WF” grade. Departure from this policy will have to be justified before and approved by the Chairman of the Science & Math Division, following the procedure as described in the ABAC Catalog. More information on this and other issues may be found at the following link: http://www.abac.edu/catalog/2007_2008/index.cfm

CHEM 2041L is a co-requisite of CHEM 2041. Dropping one leads to dropping the other.

Even though receiving a W has no negative effect on your grade, be aware that withdrawing from a class may impact negatively such processes as your eligibility for Hope scholarship (which considers attempted instead of completed hours) or insurance (some companies require full time status for coverage).

LEARNING DISABILITIES:

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

Cheating, plagiarism or any other form of dishonesty is strictly prohibited. Sanctions will be imposed on anybody caught in the act. The source and the beneficiary will be punished equally. Depending on the gravity and / or frequency of misconduct, the punishment could amount to failure in and dismissal from the class. Academic dishonesty as defined in the Abraham Baldwin 2007 Catalog will not be tolerated. All infractions will be dealt with according to the procedures outlined in the Catalog. Sanctions may include a zero on the assignment or even failure in the class. Students are recommended to read and review this material. More information on this and other issues may be found at the following link: http://www.abac.edu/catalog/2007_2008/index.cfm

CAP/HAT/ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY

No caps/hats will be allowed on examination days and when/if quizzes are given. Furthermore, the use of any device which can deliver and/or receive electronic messages will be strictly prohibited. The source and the destination of the messages will be sanctioned equally.

EYE AND HAND PROTECTION

Students are required to wear eye and hand protection at all times in the laboratory. Students not wearing goggles and gloves in the lab will be asked to leave and no credit will be given for that particular experiment. In requiring that students wear goggles and gloves, the need for safety in the lab outweighs the need for comfort.

GENERAL SAFETY AND LABORATORY RULES

1. Be familiar with laboratory procedures and safety precautions to be carried out before coming to lab. If you are at all in doubt as to any procedures or safety measures, consult with your instructor.

2. Be aware of what is happening around you at all times.

3. Use common sense at all times when in the lab.

4. Listen very carefully to any safety procedures and cautionary measures discussed by your instructor. Ask questions if you still are uncertain of any safety procedures and cautionary

measures.

5. Wear older, less valuable clothing (preferably cotton or wool) if possible. If you must wear nicer clothing, wear a lab safety coat. Some safety coats will be made available in the lab.

6. Never eat or drink in the lab.

7. Wash your hands immediately after contact with any lab chemicals. Always wash your hands before leaving the lab.

8. Wear closed, leather shoes and long pants or skirts (something to protect your legs).

9. Don't wear eye contacts in lab if at all possible.

10. Tie up long hair.

11. Help look after your lab partner and others around you.

12. Exercise special care whenever you are using flammable chemicals.

13. Never perform unauthorized experiments.

14. Learn the location of the eyewash stations and safety shower.

15. THINK SAFETY AT ALL TIMES.

CLEANLINESS DURING AND AFTER OPERATIONS.

You are expected to conduct all operations cleanly and to clean your work place (including washing stations) before you leave the lab. Remember to clean your hands every time you leave the lab. Points will be taken off for leaving the work place dirty.

MISSED LABS

A missed lab can't be made up after the week when it was on schedule. A valid reason for missing the scheduled lab must be given and accepted before a student can make up a lab in section other than the one in which he/she is registered. If unable to make the lab up and if missed for an acceptable reason, the missed lab will not affect the grade. If missed for an unacceptable reason, the missed parts of the lab will receive a zero.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Book: S&M Lab Manual

1. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques, analyze and interpret Infrared, Mass Spectrometry and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectra in order to determine the structure or structural features of organic compounds.

2. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques used, collect, process, analyze and interpret data from the Nitration of Methyl Benzoate.

3. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques used, collect, process, analyze and interpret data from the synthesis of p-dimethoxybenzene by Friedel-Crafts Alkylation reaction.

4. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques used, collect, process, analyze and interpret data from the chemical analysis of aldehydes and ketones.

5. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques used, collect, process, analyze and interpret data from the synthesis of dibenzalacetone by aldol condensation reaction.

6. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques used, collect, process, analyze and interpret data from the chemical analysis of unknown samples of carboxylic acids.

7. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques used, collect, process, analyze and interpret data from the oxidation reaction of alkylated benzene rings using KMnO4.

8. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques used, collect, process, analyze and interpret data from the synthesis of methyl benzoate by esterification reaction of benzoic acid.

9. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques used, collect, process, analyze and interpret data from the synthesis of aspirin by esterification reaction of salicylic acid.

10. Describe and explain the concepts and phenomena associated with, perform the techniques used, collect, process, analyze and interpret data from the synthesis of soap by hydrolysis of a vegetable oil.

LAB SCHEDULE SPRING SEMESTER/2008

CHEM 2041L Experiment (learning outcome) DATE

Roll Check, Drawer check-in, Syllabus and procedures Jan 7, First Class Day	Jan 7-11
Infrared Spectroscopy & Mass Spectrometry (1)	Jan 14-18
MLK Holiday Jan 21	Jan 21-25
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometry (1)	Jan 28-Feb 1
Nitration of Methyl Benzoate (2)	Feb 4-8
Prep of 1,4-DI-T-Butyl-2,5-Dimethyoxybenzene: A Friedel-Crafts Alkylation Reaction 3)	Feb 11-15
Unknowns 1: Aldehydes and Ketones (4)	Feb 18-22
Midterm day is Feb 28 LAB MIDTERM EXAM	Feb 25- Feb 29
Prep. Of Dibenzalacetone by Aldol Condensation (5)	March 3–7
Unknowns 2: Carboxylic Acids(6)	March 10-14
Spring Break No Labs This Week!	March 17-21
Prep of Benzoic Acid: A Side Chain Oxidation (7)	March 24-28
Prep. of Esters (8).	March 31-April4
Prep. of Aspirin using Methyl Salicylate (9)	April 7-11
Hydrolysis of Esters: Preparation of Soap (10)	April 14-18
Lab Final Lab check-out and lab cleanup by students	April 21-25
FINAL LECTURE EXAMS April 29,30 and May 1,2 April 28, Last Class Day	April 28-May 2

Infrared Spectroscopy & Mass Spectrometry (1)

Jan 21-25