MCCCD Program Description

General Organic Chemistry I with Lab

Course: CHM235AA

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: Rigorous introduction to chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Reaction mechanisms and recent methods of synthesis emphasized.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook. (I) 2. Perform vacuum filtrations using a vacuum pump or aspirator for the vacuum source. (I) 3. Determine accurate masses using an analytical balance to a precision of at least 1 mg. (I) 4. Perform laboratory operations and measurements using standard-size or microscale organic chemistry glassware. (I) 5. 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) 6. Describe the bonding properties of the element carbon. (I, II) 7. Identify and evaluate chemical hazards for all chemicals involved in each laboratory experiment. (I-X) 8. Safely handle and properly dispose of hazardous chemicals. (I-XI) 9. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as goggles, lab apron, gloves, etc. (I-XI) 10. Given a written experimental procedure, plan and complete a series of steps to safely and successfully complete the experiment in the allotted time. (I-XI) 11. Record and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. (I-XI) 12. Perform calculations using the proper number of significant figures and appropriate terminology. (I-XI) 13. Prepare written reports in an organized format to include presenting and analyzing data and observations and reporting conclusions. (I-XI) 14. Perform melting point temperature and boiling point temperature determinations. (III) 15. Purify crude products using crystallization, distillation, and other appropriate methods. (III) 16. Perform chromatographic separations of organic chemicals, using techniques such as column chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography, or high-performance liquid chromatography. (III) 17. Perform liquid-liquid extractions. (III-V) 18. Describe the relationship between a compound`s structure and its physical properties. (III, IV, VI-VIII, X) 19. Describe the relationship between a compound`s structure and its chemical properties. (IV, VI-VIII, X) 20. Define acids and bases in terms of Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis acid-base theory. (V) 21. Define bond dissociation energy, activation energy, and enthalpy of reaction in terms of transition state theory. (VI) 22. Compare stabilities of confirmations of cyclic and acyclic compounds. (VI) 23. Outline the reaction mechanisms for nucleophilic substitution, elimination, electrophilic addition, and free radical reactions as applied to alkanes, organic halogen compounds, alkenes, alkynes, and conjugated dienes. (VI-VIII, X) 24. Name and draw structures of appropriate examples of organic compounds. (VI-VIII, X) 25. Outline stepwise syntheses of organic compounds from simpler starting compounds. (VI-VIII, X) 26. Describe methods of separating stereoisomers from each other. (IX) 27. Interpret infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra. (XI) 28. Use accepted nomenclature conventions to define the structures of stereoisomers. (XI) 29. Perform instrumental analyses of prepared samples using infrared (IR) spectrometry and gas chromatography (GC). (XI)
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. Definition of organic chemistry A. Self-bonding properties of carbon B. Bonding of carbon to other elements C. Structural formulas and isomerism II. Chemical bonding A. Ionic bonding B. Covalent bonding C. Resonance D. Atomic orbitals E. Polar and non-polar molecules III. Molecular structure and physical properties A. Ion-ion forces B. Intermolecular forces C. Solubilities of organic compounds D. Conformational analysis IV. Functional groups overview V. Acids and bases A. Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory B. Lewis acid-base theory VI. Alkanes A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Conformational analysis, cyclic and acyclic D. Synthesis of alkanes and cycloalkanes E. Reactions F. Relationship between bond energies and reactions VII. Organic halogen compounds A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Synthesis D. Reactions of organic halogen compounds 1. Electrophilic substitution 2. Elimination VIII. Alkenes and alkynes A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Synthesis D. Reactions of alkenes IX. Isomers A. Skeletal isomers B. Positional isomers C. Functional group isomers D. Stereoisomers X. Conjugated dienes A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Synthesis D. Reactions E. Equilibrium controlled vs. kinetic controlled reactions XI. Spectroscopic techniques for structure determination A. Mass spectroscopy B. Infrared spectroscopy C. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 25, 2019

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