Topics to be Covered-Chem 211 Lecture
(for 4th Edition of Laudon only)
Topics Ref. Chapter (section)  
I. Basic Organic Structure and Nomenclature:  Problems
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  • introduction to organic chemistry/history1.1 
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  • common bonding states(handout) 
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  • overview of functional groups(handout),2.4E 
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  • various 2D representations of organic compounds1.2A, 1.2B, 1.2C, 2.4D, 2.5 
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  • index of hydrogen deficiency (unsaturation no.) and isomers4.3, 2.4  
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  • nomenclature of organic chemistry (semester I) Learn on your own - in class workshop2.4,2.5, 4.2, 8.1, 14.1  
    II. Stereochemistry of Organic Molecules  Problems
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  • the shapes of molecules from molecular orbitals (L.C.A.O., hybridization theory) 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6-1.9, 4.1A, 14.2 
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  • overview of isomerism including stereoisomerism(handout) 
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  • geometric isomerism4.2B 
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  • various 3D representations of molecules  
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  • optical isomerism 6 
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  • conformers and conformational analysis 2.3, 7.1-7.6
     
    III. Spectroscopy and Structure :  Problems
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  • dipole moments1.2 
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  • introduction to infrared spectroscopy12.1-12.5 
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  • introduction to mass spectroscopy12.6 
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  • introduction to NMR spectroscopy13, Consolidated Theory 
    IV. Introduction to Organic Reactions :  Problems
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  • dipole moments, charge1.2 
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  • relative strength of organic acids (bases)3 
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  • resonance theory1.4, 15.6 (handout) 
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  • ionic organic reactions arrow formalism and mechanism3 
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  • free radical reactions8.9A  
    V. Organic Reactions:  Problems
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  • addition reactions to alkenes 4, 5 
        
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  • substitution and elimination reactions8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 9 (exclude 9.8), 10 
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  • alcohols, ethers and epoxides10, 11 
        
    Policies regarding extensions, make-up exams and extra help.
    Extensions and make-up exams will be allowed only in extreme situations. The student must have an appropriate written excuse from his/her dean.
    Maryellen Nerz-Stormes, Ph.D. Senior Laboratory Lecturer in Chemistry         [F a l l     I n d e x]