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CHEM 3750 Organic Chemistry I
     
    TIMES AND LOCATION: MWF 10 AM – 10:50 AM in 1220 Chemistry Bldg
    OFFICE HOURS (updated): M  11AM-noon, F 1-2 PM, or by appointment
    COURSE DESCRIPTION: Along with the second semester course, CHEM 3770, this lecture is intended for students preparing for careers in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, medicine, pharmacy, and other professions.  The goal is to equip students with a thorough understanding of the concepts and the skills of organic chemistry.  Topics include, among others, molecular structure and bonding, fundamental molecular orbital theory; hydrocarbons such as alkanes, alkenes and alkynes and other functional groups; stereochemistry (3-dimensional aspects), stereoisomerism, stereoselectivity of reactions, nomenclature; fundamental reaction mechanisms, strategies of organic synthesis, as well as spectroscopic methods like infrared (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS).  Organic Chemistry assumes a strong background in general chemistry.
   

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTION (SI) LEADER: Kim L. Huynh (kim.l.huynh@wmich.edu), SI schedule here
   

COURSE SUPPLIES:
For textbook, models, coursepack, OWL, and clickers information, see here
    SYLLABUS/SCHEDULE: pdf here
   

SCHEDULE ONLY: 6th edition (pdf), 5th enhanced edition (pdf), 5th edition (pdf)
   

EXAMS: Exams are given during the regular lecture period; they are closed book; no memory aid permitted. There are no make-up exams. The final exam is cumulative and takes place on Thursday, April 26, 8-10 AM. Students must present a picture ID.
Exam 1: High 97, Low 20, Avg 66.0 (MC AVG 72%)
Exam 2: High 93, Low 28, Avg 60.6 (MC AVG 61%)
Exam 3: High 97, Low 11, Avg 58 (MC AVG 64%)
Exam 4: High 95.5, Low 15.5, Avg 56 (MC AVG 61%)
Final Exam: High TBA, Low TBA, Avg TBA (MC AVG 64%)

   

QUIZZES: Quizzes are given during the regular lecture period; they are closed book; no memory aid permitted. Quizzes will last 5-6 minutes and will be given at the very beginning, during, or at the end of lecture. Quizzes will address topics covered in the preceeding two and the current lectures. There are no make-up quizzes.
Quiz 1 AVG: 7.2/10
Quiz 2 AVG: 6.4/10
Quiz 3 AVG: 5.9/10

    GRADING: The final grade is based on the best three out of four exams, the best two out of three quizzes, and the final exam.
   

LECTURE NOTES: Additional information regarding unsaturation (here)