CHEM 2412 Laboratory
Section 20261
Organic Chemistry I Lab
Clayton College and State University

Instructor:    Dr. Michael J. Terapane
Office:          A&S: 105-A
E-mail:         michaelterapane@mail.clayton.edu
Web:            http://a-s.clayton.edu/terapane
Phone:         770-960-4369 (office)
Class:          M: 1:30-4:20pm

Office Hours:    

Course Description:  The main focus of this laboratory is to expose students to the most common techniques used for purification and analyzing organic compounds.  In  addition, students will gain experience in organic synthesis.

Credit Hours: 1.0 semester credit hour
Course Requirements:
        Prerequisites: CHEM 1211/1211L, CHEM 1212/1212L, CHEM 2411/2411L
        Corequisites: CHEM 2412

Text: Organic Experiments by Fieser and Williamson, 8th Ed., Heath

Supplies: Bound Laboratory Notebook (sewn-in pages) and Lab Safety Glasses

Computer Skill Prerequisites:
Able to use the Windows^TM operating system.
Able to use the Microsoft Word^TM word processing program.
Able to send and receive e-mail using Outlook^TM or Outlook Express^TM.
Able to use a Web browser. 

Course Objectives:
        To learn laboratory techniques used in organic chemistry
        To learn, perform and analyze the spectroscopic methods commonly used in the identification of
           organic compounds

Student Learning Outcomes
General education outcomes:
Communication: knowledge base.  CHEM 2412L will provide knowledge base information
necessary for communication of information concerning principles of organic chemistry.

Critical Thinking: Question/Issue, Method, Evidence, Conclusion.  CHEM 2412L will provide problem solving skills needed in an organic chemistry laboratory.  Students will be required to assess information obtain during laboratory experimentation and form a conclusion based on that information.  In this process, students will be required to determine which given information is pertinent and if their conclusion is reasonable.

Applied Biology Outcomes:
Outcome 2:  Students will be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas using oral, written and digital arts.  CHEM 2411L will provide knowledge base information necessary for communication of information concerning techniques used in the organic chemistry laboratory.

Outcome 7:  Students will obtain a sufficient background in chemistry to pursue further professional education in the biomedical field.

Course Policies:
Students will obide by all policies set forth in the Clayton College and State University Student Handbook

No extra credit assignments will be given, however, bonus questions are often included on examinations.

Attendance in required!  Students missing a laboratory period will be assigned a grade of 0 for that lab experiment.   Make-up lab experiments cannot be accommodated.  Students who have a valid excused absence will have their other lab reports worth more in order to make up for the missed experiment. 

In-class use notebook computers:  Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom in this course.  However, students are responsible for checking their e-mail for schedule changes, updates, etc.  Students from other universities are responsible for submitting their e-mail addresses to the instructor on the first day of class and expected to check them throughout the course.  In addition, a computer is required to access the syllabus as well as other resources for the course.

Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations or obtain this document in an alternative format, contact Gina Phillips, Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 214, 770-961-3719, ginaphillips@mail.clayton.edu.

Grading:
Exams:  There will be two one-hour exams and 5 lab reports worth 100 points each.

Lab Exam (1 x 100 points)                 100 points
Lab Reports (4 x 100 points)              300 points
Total Points                                        400 points

Final Grade = Points earned/500 x 100%

90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
< 60% = F

Tentative Schedule