MCCCD Program Description

General Organic Chemistry II with Lab

Course: CHM236AA

First Term: 2025 Fall

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 syntheses, involving several steps, of organic compounds from simpler starting materials. (I-VI) 3. Outline reaction mechanisms of conjugated dienes, aromatic compounds, aldelydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid derivatives, alcohols, ethers, and amines. (I-VI) 4. Name appropriate examples of organic compounds without ambiguity. (I-VI) 5. Draw structures of appropriate examples of organic compounds without ambiguity. (I-VI) 6. Use accepted nomenclature conventions to define the structures of stereoisomers. (I-VI) 7. Interpret the results of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra. (I-VI) 8. Outline reactions that convert one type of functional group to another. (I-VI) 9. Safely handle and properly dispose of hazardous chemicals. (VII) 10. Identify and evaluate chemical hazards for all chemicals involved in each laboratory experiment. (VII) 11. Given a written experimental procedure, plan and complete a series of steps to safely and successfully complete the experiment in the allotted time. (VII) 12. Perform functional group identification. (VII) 13. Perform at least one experiment involving organometallic reagents. (VII) 14. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, such as goggles, lab apron, gloves, etc. (VII) 15. 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. (VII) 16. Prepare written reports in an organized format to include presenting and analyzing data and observations and reporting conclusions. (VII) 17. Determine accurate masses using an analytical balance to a precision of at least 1 mg. (VII) 18. Maintain a detailed laboratory notebook. (VII) 19. Record and interpret quantitative and qualitative data, using proper significant figures. (VII) 20. Perform chromatographic separations of organic chemicals, using techniques such as column chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, gas chromatography, or high-performance liquid chromatography. (VII) 21. Perform laboratory operations and measurements using standard-size or microscale organic chemistry glassware. (VII) 22. Interpret NMR spectra of analytes. (VII) 23. Perform instrumental analyses of prepared samples using infrared (IR) spectrometry. (VII) 24. Perform melting point temperature and boiling point temperature determinations. (VII) 25. Perform vacuum filtrations using a vacuum pump or aspirator for the vacuum source. (VII) 26. Purify crude products using crystallization, distillation, liquid-liquid extractions, and other appropriate methods. (VII)
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 C. Synthesis D. Reactions and mechanisms E. Spectroscopic analysis II. Alcohols A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Synthesis D. Reactions and mechanisms as appropriate E. Spectroscopic analysis III. Ethers and epoxides A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Synthesis D. Reactions and mechanisms as appropriate E. Spectroscopic analysis IV. Aldehydes and ketones A. Nomenclature B. Properties C. Synthesis D. Reactions 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 D. Reactions 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 D. Reactions and mechanisms E. Spectroscopic analysis VII. The organic chemistry laboratory A. Chemical safety/hygiene B. Chemical terminology C. Presentation of data D. Laboratory instrumentation E. Scientific measurement F. Elements of experimentation G. Laboratory equipment

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: October 29, 2024

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