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Section 212B-001 (CRN 72959) |
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Science 204 |
Monday: at Mission Campus, Room 350, 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. |
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Tuesday, Thursday 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
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Tuesday: at Phelan Campus (S-251)11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
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Laboratory |
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Section 212B-001 (CRN 72959) |
Wednesday: at Mission Campus, Room 350, 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. |
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Science 230 |
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Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
Thursday: at Phelan Campus (S-251)11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
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Dr. L. Fong |
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Science 251 |
NOTE: LIMITED OFFICE HOURS ON EXAM DAYS |
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Telephone: 415-239-3516 |
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email: lkfong@ccsf.edu |
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Information for Chemistry 212B:
Chemistry 212B (5 units) is the second semester of a one year course in Organic Chemistry for chemistry/biochemistry majors and many other related majors. The course fulfills requirements for all medical schools and other health related graduate/professional programs.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 212A or equivalent course (e.g. 208A) with a final grade of C or higher.
Required Texts and Materials
"Organic Chemistry", 7th Edition by McMurry (older editions are acceptable)
"Organic Laboratory Techniques", 2nd Edition, by Mohrig, Hammond, Schatz and Morrill (1st edition acceptable)
Hardbound Laboratory Notebook
Scientific calculator, time piece, and safety glasses or goggles.
Recommended:
"Solutions Guide and Manual", 7th Edition, by S. McMurry which accompanies textbook
Molecular Models
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009
1:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.
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Attendance During the Beginning of the Semester:
Because of the expected demand for this course, students who are enrolled in the class but have an unexcused absence will forfeit their spot in the course. Students on the wait-list will also forfeit their spot on the wait list should they have an unexcused absence. If you cannot contact the instructor by phone, be sure to email your instructor to inform him of your absence. This policy is in effect until your instructor tells you otherwise.
Lab Attendance: Attending the lab is crucial during the add/drop period. If you miss a lab, your lab instructor may give your spot to another student. IF YOU SHOW UP LATE FOR LAB, YOUR INSTRUCTOR MAY GIVE YOUR SPOT TO ANOTHER STUDENT. LAB CLASSES BEGIN AT THE DESIGNATED TIME AND NOT 1 MINUTE AFTER THE DESIGNATED TIME.
There will be 4 lecture exams and a comprehensive final examination. In addition, you will be graded in the laboratory on the basis of your laboratory reports, products, unknowns, laboratory notebook, and a lab final examination. NO MAKE-UP TESTS/LABS WILL BE ALLOWED. In order to pass this course, you must take the lab final examination and the lecture final examination.
IN ORDER TO PASS THE COURSE, STUDENTS MUST PASS BOTH THE LECTURE AND THE LABORATORY PORTIONS OF THE COURSE. Students who receive a D or a F in the lecture and receive a passing grade in the lab may not be assigned a satisfactory passing grade (e.g. C or better).
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Homework |
30 - 50 pts (depending on the number of assignments) |
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Lecture Exams (4 x 150 points) |
600 points |
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Final Lecture Exam: |
250 points |
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Laboratory: |
150 points |
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1030 - 1050 points |
The approximate grading scale for the course will be as follows:
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A- > 87.99 % |
B- > 74.99 % |
C- > 59.99 % |
D- > 49.99 % |
(Note: The college does not officially recognize minus grades; e.g., a B- will be recorded as a B)
Assignments:
Homework problem sets may be assigned and collected for grading. These are in addition to the problem assignments taken from the textbook (see below). No late homework assignments will be accepted.
For each chapter, read the assigned material. The intent of the problem assignments taken from your textbook is only a suggestion. It will be for you to determine whether or not you need more practice on any given type of problem. You are expected to review any material from Chem 212A when necessary.
Tentative Lecture Exam Schedule (subject to minor changes)
Exam 1: Thursday, September 50
Exam 2: Thursday, October 8
Exam 3: Thursday, November 5
Exam 4: Thursday, December 3
FINAL EXAM: Friday, December 11, 2009; 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You are required to read the laboratory material and experimental procedure(s) before lab. In addition, you are required to have the following written (in ink) in your la notebook before the beginning of the lab.
1. Title of the experiment and the date of the experiment
2. Objective of the experiment
3. Short outline of the procedure
4. Table of physical constants for organic chemicals used
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molecular weight melting point (if solid) boiling point (if liquid) density (if liquid) hazards or dangers to be aware of |
The majority of the lab write-ups are worth 10 points each. The majority of the lab reports are due one week after completion of the experiment. For shorter labs, the write-up may be due the following lab period. Either a photocopy or a carbon copy is to be turned in. The original is to remain in your hardbound laboratory notebook. (Be sure the copy you turn in is legible.) Points will be deducted for late lab reports. No late labs will be accepted after graded labs have been returned.
Prior to leaving the lab session, it is the student's responsibility to obtain the instructor's initials in his/her laboratory notebook. Failure to do so can negate any work you have done during the laboratory session in question.
All lab reports and lab notebooks will include the following:
1. Title and Date of the Experiment
2. Experimental Objective
3. Procedure: Short Outline of the Procedure. Include any changes to the procedure.
4. Reaction and Mechanism (only for synthesis experiments)
5. Table of Physical Constants
6. Unknown Code (if needed)
7. Experimental Data and Observations - grams used, volume used, grams of product, etc.
8. Calculations - moles used, percent yield, etc.
9. Answers to any questions or problems assigned. Unless otherwise stated, your report must include answers to any follow up questions.
10. Conclusion of results and determination of the unknown. A brief (no more than 1 page) summary of the relevant information for the experiment. What pre-cautions should be taken.? What do your results tell you? How pure are your products? Explain results of any tests/analysis you performed. What functional groups or structural features of the starting materials were important in determining the outcome of the reaction? What is the mechanism? Try to account for any problems such as poor yields or impure products. Do not mention typical laboratory difficulties such as "Some solid left behind in the flask because I could not scrape it all out."
Poor laboratory technique will include the following: not wearing safety glasses or goggles in the lab, unprepared for the lab experiment, not finishing the experiment on time, not using your lab notebook to record data, and sloppy housekeeping. These "bad techniques" can result in a points deduction on your laboratory write-ups.
Locker Check In/Locker Check Out: You will check into a laboratory locker during the first day of classes. You will be responsible for all equipment in the locker. If you should drop the course, withdraw, or take a leave of absence, you must check out of the locker. Failure to do so will result in a HOLD placed on next semester's registration and all your records at CCSF.
Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial for success in the course. Missed labs, quizzes and exams will result in zero points assigned. Three unexcused lab absences can result in the student being dropped from the class. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UPS.
Friday, September 4, 2009- Last day to add credit classes or change sections in person and online using WEBSTARS.
Friday, September 11, 2009- Last day to drop class with no "W" notation on transcript.
Friday, November 20, 2009 - Last day to drop class and receive a "W" notation on transcript.
Although the instructor has the option to withdraw students from his/her class based on a high absentee rate, IT IS THE STUDENTS' RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS. Failure to do so will result in an F grade assigned to the course.
