MCCCD Program Description

General Organic Chemistry IIA with Lab

Course: CHM236AA

First Term: 2020 Spring

Lecture 4.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Study of chemistry of carbon-containing compounds continued. Structural determination and additional reaction mechanisms and modern methods of synthesis emphasized.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the relationship between a compound`s structure and its physical and chemical properties. (I-VI) 2. Outline the stepwise syntheses of organic compounds from simpler starting materials. (I-VI) 3. Outline reaction mechanisms of aromatic compounds, aldelydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid derivatives, alcohols, ethers, and amines. (I-VI) 4. Name and draw structures of appropriate organic compounds. (I-VI) 5. Interpret the results of infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. (I-VI) 6. Outline reactions that convert one type of functional group to another. (I-VI) 7. Identify and evaluate chemical hazards for all chemicals involved in each laboratory experiment. (I-VI) 8. Cite the location and operation of common laboratory safety equipment in the laboratory, such as fire extinguisher(s), fire blanket(s), eyewash station, and safety shower. (I-VI) 9. Safely handle and properly dispose of hazardous chemicals. (I-VI) 10. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as goggles, lab apron, gloves, etc. (I-VI) 11. Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook. (I-VI) 12. Given a written experimental procedure, plan and complete a series of steps to safely and successfully complete the experiment in the allotted time. (I-VI) 13. Record and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. (I-VI) 14. Perform calculations using the proper number of significant figures and appropriate terminology. (I-VI) 15. Determine accurate masses using an analytical balance to a precision of at least 1 mg. (I-VI) 16. Perform laboratory operations and measurements using standard-size or microscale organic chemistry glassware. (I-VI) 17. Perform melting point temperature and boiling point temperature determinations. (I-VI) 18. Perform vacuum filtrations using a vacuum pump or aspirator for the vacuum source. (I-VI) 19. Purify crude products using crystallization, distillation, and other appropriate methods. (I-VI) 20. Perform liquid-liquid extractions. (I-VI) 21. Perform chromatographic separations of organic chemicals, using techniques such as column chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography, or high-performance liquid chromatography. (I-VI) 22. Perform instrumental analyses of prepared samples using infrared (IR) spectrometry and gas chromatography (GC). (I-VI) 23. Perform functional group identification. (I-VI) 24. Perform at least one experiment involving organometallic reagents. (I-VI) 25. Prepare written reports in an organized format to include presenting and analyzing data and observations and reporting conclusions. (I-VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Aromatic compounds A. Nomenclature B. Properties of aromatic compounds C. Synthesis of aromatic compounds D. Reactions of aromatic compounds: mechanism of aromatic substitution reactions E. Spectroscopic analysis II. Alcohols A. Nomenclature B. Properties of alcohols C. Synthesis of alcohols D. Reactions of alcohols: mechanisms of substitution and elimination reactions E. Spectroscopic analysis III. Ethers A. Nomenclature B. Properties of ethers C. Synthesis of ethers D. Reactions of ethers: mechanisms of substitution reactions E. Spectroscopic analysis IV. Aldehydes and ketones A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Synthesis of aldehydes and ketones D. Reactions of aldehydes and ketones 1. Mechanism of nucleophilic addition reactions 2. Mechanism of alpha substitution reactions 3. Mechanism of condensation reactions E. Spectroscopic analysis V. Carboxylic acids and derivatives A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Synthesis of acids and derivatives D. Reactions of acids and derivatives 1. Mechanism of nucleophilic acyl substitution 2. Mechanism of alpha substitution reactions 3. Mechanism of condensation reactions E. Spectroscopic analysis VI. Amines A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Synthesis of amines D. Reactions of amines: mechanisms of substitution and elimination reactions E. Spectroscopic analysis

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2019

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