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CEM 252: Organic Chemistry II

Course Description:

The second semester of organic chemistry is a natural progression of the material covered in the first semester. Simply stated, you need a mastery of the concepts and reactions covered in CEM 251 in order to follow and do well in CEM 252. All students are encouraged to review the course work presented in CEM 251. In CEM 252, we will begin with introducing conjugated systems, aromaticity and reactions of aromatic compounds. Next, we will gradually introduce various functional groups commonly found in organic chemistry. A large portion of the semester will be spent on the study of carbonyl compounds, their reactions and properties. The last functional group studied will be amines. We will also look at the chemistry of carbohydrates, amino acids and lipids. The large battery of reactions you have learned and will learn in CEM 252 should be viewed as tools for synthesis of organic molecules. You are expected to propose syntheses of molecules based on the mastery of the reactions you know. This requires you to know your ‘tools’ well to use them for synthesis of compounds

Examinations and Grading: The course grade will be based on the cumulative score of 1 midterm, 4 quizzes, the final exam and the OWL homework. There will be no make-up exams or quizzes. Following University rules, if the final exam is not taken, a 0.0 for the course will be given. Formative questions will act as “bonus points” that will go into the quiz category.

Policy Regarding Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated in this course. Please see the following website for information regarding Michigan State University’s policy regarding academic dishonesty: http://www.msu.edu/unit/ombud/honestylinks.html

Exams and quizzes: Exams and quizzes will be on D2L. Quizzes will be open for two days, while exams will only be open at the start of the lecture hour and then will close at the end of the lecture time.

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• Title: Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition
• Author: W. H. Brown, B. L. Iverson, E. V. Anslyn, C. S. Foote
• Students of this course need to go to the following to enroll.

OWLv2 EOC:  Each module will open the first day of class and will be due by August 15^th. It is recommended that these modules be done following the lecture.

Formative: We will be using the formative website to answer questions during the lecture. It is free to students and can be accessed through this link: app.formative.com/join. These points will count towards your quiz grade as bonus points.

Problem Sets: Suggested problems from the book for each chapter are attached at the end of this syllabus. They will not be collected and graded; however, I strongly suggest that you attempt the problems to gauge your understanding of the material and test your readiness for the exams. I discourage you from looking at the solutions manual without attempting to do the problems. Try to use your text and notes to see if you can solve the problems. Remember, if you are not able to solve the problems, it probably means that you have not understood the subject matter. Go back and read, do not just look up the answer! It is much more beneficial for you to struggle through the problem and learn, as opposed to looking at the solution manual and see how it is done.

How much should you study? A conservative estimate is about 4 hours per each lecture. Begin from day one. It is important to keep up with the lectures. More than any course, organic chemistry depends on previously discussed material. It is very easy to fall behind. The TA and myself are here to answer any questions you may have.

Tentative semester schedule:

Suggested Practice Problems:

These problem sets are not required by HEAVILY recommended. I will often model my exam and questions based on these questions. Any questions regarding these recommended problems can be asked during office hours or if there is extra time during the lecture.

• Chapter 10: 14-17, 25-28, 31-35, 37, 38, 40, 41, and 51

• Chapter 11: 10, 11, 15-17, 20, and 21

• Chapter 16: 14-18, 23, 24, and 31-38

• Chapter 17: 7, 8, 19, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28, 32, 27, 43, and 46

• Chapter 18: TBD

• Chapter 19: TBD

• Chapter 20: TBD

• Chapter 21: TBD

• Chapter 22: TBD

• Chapter 23:TBD

Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Inclusion and diversity are core values of MSU and the College of Natural Science. As Spartans, we are dedicated to respecting people of all backgrounds, beliefs, identity status, and political beliefs. The college is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment where all students, faculty, and staff can pursue academic and professional success. All members of the MSU community deserve each other’s respect, support, recognition, and protection. It is essential that we all work together to foster an inclusive community where Spartans of all backgrounds can study, work, and thrive.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations:
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Requests for accommodations by persons with disabilities may be made by contacting the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities by phone at 517-884-RCPD or through the web at rcpd.msu.edu. Once your eligibility for an accommodation has been determined, you will be issued a verified individual services accommodation (“VISA”) form. Please email this form at the beginning of the semester and/or at least two weeks prior to the accommodation date. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Name and Pronoun Preference
All people have the right to be addressed and referred to in their desired personal identity. Please advise me of preferences early in the semester so I can make appropriate changes to my records. Information on MSU’s preferences.  http://lbgtrc.msu.edu/trans-msu/msu-preferred-name-policy/

Policy on Religious Observance
It is an MSU policy to permit students to observe holidays set aside by their chosen religious faith. https://reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/Notices/ReligiousPolicy.aspx If you absent yourself from class on your religious holiday, please make arrangements with me in advance.

Grief Absence Policy
Please visit MSU Grief Absence Policy: https://reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/Notices/GriefAbsence.aspx Please speak directly to me to let me know what has happened.

MSU - Mandatory Reporting Policy
As a professor, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment for my students and for the campus as a whole. As a member of the university community, I have the responsibility to report any instances of sexual harassment, sexual violence and/or other forms of prohibited discrimination that I hear about. If you would rather share information about sexual harassment, sexual violence or discrimination with a confidential employee who does not have this reporting responsibility, you can find a list of those individuals here: https://caps.msu.edu/