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Welcome to CHEM51C! Hi! Im Stan. Ill be your instructor for this final stretch of introductory organic chemistry. I have a B.S. in chemistry from Santa Clara University. I was in your shoes not too long ago. Im a senior graduate
Hi! I’m Stan. I’ll be your instructor for this final stretch of introductory organic chemistry. I have a B.S. in chemistry from Santa Clara University. I was in your shoes not too long ago. I’m a senior graduate student pursuing my PhD in organic chemistry at UC Irvine. I’ve done research in materials and synthetic chemistry. Currently, I’m developing new palladium-catalyzed rxns. I think about organic chemistry everyday (no exaggeration)
I have been a TA many times before, but this is the first time as the primary instructor. …that means you all are my guinea pigs How you can help: Ask questions if you need clarification. Please don’t be shy! Other students may have the same or similar questions. Correct me (nicely) if I make an obvious mistake at the board. Provide constructive feedback at any time. Give me “formal” feedback halfway through the quarter.
This is Alex. He will be your T.A. He is also a senior graduate student, doing research in materials chemistry.
For the first week only, we will not have discussion on Tuseday 8/8 and Wednesday 8/9. There will be discussion Thursday 8/10 and Friday 8/11 Discussion every Tues/Thurs and Wed/Fri thereafter. Discussion worksheets on class website. Keys posted at end
Organic chemistry is a vast subject, comprising a huge number of reactions and reagents. Instead of memorization, this class will emphasize understanding organic chemistry through principles of reactivity, using concepts such as:
Instead of: we’ll focus on:
Organic chemistry is a vast subject, comprising a huge number of reactions and reagents. Instead of memorization, this class will emphasize understanding organic chemistry through principles of reactivity, using concepts such as:
Lecture will be “old-school”, we will hand-write everything. This class is diverse! Students have different goals (medicine, pharmacy, chemical engineering, research), and I will try to make this class accessible to everyone. I may cover material in slightly more or less depth than you prefer; please humor me. People have different rates or learning. Please do not be shy about asking questions, whether during or outside of lecture.
The pacing of this class is relentless! We will cram 10 weeks of material into 5 weeks. This class will not be easier or cover less materials because it is a summer class. (Although I will slow down as needed to communicate concepts clearly). Lectures are looooong. Bring whatever you need to stay focused (e.g. snacks, coffee, etc.), just be sure to clean up. We’ll have a ~10 min break between the first and second hour. Be courteous about using your phone. Exams will occur approximately every other week. Midterm 1 and Midterm 2 will take place in the first hour on the days they are scheduled Do NOT email Stan or Alex with chemistry questions, other questions welcome. Working problems is critical to success in organic chemistry! No substitute for drawing structures and mechanisms on paper. Do the Sapling and book problems. Working alone and in groups are both helpful for learning. I highly recommend trying problems by yourself first.
All important documents, information, notifications will be posted online The url for our class website (write this down!): http://sites.uci.edu/summerchem51c/ “Class Schedule” Timing of lecture material may shift slightly if I need to speed up or slow
“Topics and Assignments” Our master document. This is a detailed list of every topic we will cover in
different than your textbook (I’ll point out the chapters along the way). Additionally, lists selected book problems, Sapling assignments. “Discussion worksheets” Discussion worksheets are already posted online, and keys will be posted at the end of each week. Discussion is not mandatory, but highly recommended; it will apply and reinforce concepts outlined in lecture.
Week M W F 1 (8/7-8-11) aromaticity, molecular
electrophilic aromatic subst. electrophilic aromatic subst. 2 (8/14-8/18) aryl diazonium salts nucleophilic aromatic subst. interconversion of carboxylic acid derivatives carboxylic acid derivatives, reversible additions to carbonyls 3 (8/21-8/25) Midterm 1 reversible additions to carbonyls reversible additions to carbonyls hydride and
4 (8/28-9/1) hydride and
reagents hydride and
reagents Midterm 2 enolate halogenation/alkylation 5 (9/4-9/8) Labor Day-no class enolate condensations enolate condensations, amines 6 (9/11-9/13) Review Final
Our Class Schedule
Exams will exclude material from ~1-1.5 days of preceding lecture (to give you a buffer).
Assignment Weighting Sapling 10% Midterm 1 20% Midterm 2 30% Final 40% Exams are weighted progressively to reflect cumulative nature of the class Midterm 1 < Midterm 2 < Final If you don’t do as well as you hoped on Midterm 1, you’ll have the opportunity to recover. I’ll go over re-grade policy after we take the first midterm. No make-up exams unless due to clearly extenuating circumstances (e.g. family emergency, medical emergency) You may need to provide documentation.
Your moral integrity is invaluable. Protect it at all costs. If I catch you cheating, you may:
Don’t expect sympathy if I catch you cheating.
Don’t be like this guy (seriously).
Your resources:
http://www.masterorganicchemistry.com Ullman’s encyclopedia Bordwell pKa table It’s my job to provide you the framework for how to think about
effort and seek help when you need it. I am just one of many resources available to you.
Improve your problem-solving ability (approach problems in forwards and backwards direction, seek mechanistic explanation) Prepare for the MCAT, PCAT, LSAT, or chemistry GRE
Provide background that will make you better at your future
Leave with an appreciation (love?!) for organic chemistry. If you decide to remain in this course, you agree to this “syllabus”