S3443D - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - SU 2001 (5/21-6/28, Fri 6/1)

 

Professor Grace B. Borowitz        gborowit@cybernex.net

 

Columbia University, Box 3122 Havemeyer Hall, 212-854-2056  - Lectures 10:45-12:20 M-R, F6/1

Lecture Room -320 Havemeyer            Office –343H              Office Hours –M-R 12:30-1:00 PM

Recitation - 9:00-10:30 AM      Room 320 H, Recitator:             ; Office Hours: 12:30-1:30 PM,

@chem.columbia.edu   212-854-         

TEXT:  T. W. G. Solomons, C. Fryle, "Organic Chemistry," 7th Edition, J. Wiley, New York, 2000; T. W. G. Solomons, C. Fryle, R. Johnson, "Study Guide to Organic Chemistry,"7th Edition, J. Wiley, 2000. This book contains answers to all homework problems, extra problems, and self-tests.

MODELS:  A set of Molecular Models, S. Darling, is highly recommended and is available for purchase in the bookstore. The Chemistry Department Office of Undergraduate Instruction is 318 H.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE T. W. G. Solomons, "Organic Chemistry," CD-ROM, “Chem TV”, and other Organic Topics, Mechanisms, and Spectroscopy software is available in 343 H.

 

COURSE OUTLINE FIRST SUMMER SESSION 2001

 

Dates               wk            Chap.             Description                                                                                                  

M   5/21      1    1      Carbon Compounds and Chemical Bonds

T    5/23      1    2      Representative Carbon Compounds, Survey

W  5/23      1    3      Acids and Bases in Organic Chemistry

R    5/24      1    4      Alkanes and Cycloalkanes, Nomenclature, Conformations of Molecules

 

M  5/28      2          Memorial Day

T    5/29           2      4    Bicyclic Alkanes, Synthesis of Alkanes/Cycloalkanes, Planning Syntheses

W  5/30      2    1-4      EXAM 1 (during class time, 10:00 AM- 12:30 PM: changed to R 6/01))

R    5/31      2    5      Stereochemistry, Chiral Molecules

F    6/01         2    5      Stereochemistry, continued. NOTE Extra Lecture Day

 

M   6/04      3    6      Ionic Reactions, Nucleophilic Subst/Elim Reactions Alkyl Halides

T    6/05      3    6      continued.

W  6/06      3    7      Alkenes and Alkynes I.  Properties and Synthesis

R    6/07           3      7    continued.     

 

M  6/11           4      5-7      EXAM 2 (during class time, 10:00 AM- 12:30 PM)

T    6/12           4      8    Alkenes and Alkynes II. Addition Reactions of C-C Multiple Bonds

W  6/13           4      8,A      continued. Chain-Growth Polymers

R    6/14           4      10  Radical Reactions        

F   6/15                       Last Drop Date

 

M   6/18           5      11  Alcohols and Ethers

T    6/19           5      8,A,10,11      EXAM 3 (during class time, 10:00 AM- 12:30 PM: changed to Thur 6/22))

W  6/20           5      12  Alcohols from Carbonyl Compounds, Oxid-Redn.

R    6/21           5      12  continued.  Organometallic Compounds.

 

M   6/25           6      13  Conjugated Unsaturated Systems

T    6/26           6          14      Aromatic Compounds. Aromaticity, Hetero/Biochem

W  6/27           6      14  continued. Review for Final exam                       

R   6/28           6       Comprehensive, 12,13,14 FINAL EXAM   (10 AM - 1 PM)       

GRADING POLICY:  [(Best 2 of 3 Exams)+(Final Exam)]/3 = Final Average

NOTES: There are NO make-up exams. A missed exam counts as the dropped exam. It is strongly recommended that all exams be taken. Speak to us if you need a tutor. Computer assisted learning is available at 343 Havemeyer.