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DESCRIPTION OF CHEM 160 INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC AND
BIOCHEMISTRY
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 160
Core
Chem-100
Undergraduate
3+1
Fall 2014
Dr Seemal Jelani
S-163
[email protected]
03004194687 Ext: 595
drseemaljelani.wordpress.com
Recommended Books
 Fundamentals of organic and biological chemistry by John McMurry, Mary E.Castellion
 Text of Biochemistry by Dr.K.Rambabu
 General Organic and Biological Chemistry by H.Stephen Stoker
 Course pack
Available in library
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Face to face, discussions, debates
Chem-100
Course Contents
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Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons
Chemistry of Carbon
General reactions with reference to interconversion of
Functional groups
Aromatic compounds
Introduction to Biochemistry
Chemistry of food components
Class Website
 The address of the class website is drseemaljelani.wordpress.com
 Class notices and downloadable course material will be posted on this site.
 Please check the website regularly for information
Flipped class Strategy: lecture preparation---Lectures—Recitation—Homework
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Pre-class quiz
Reinforce concept
Clickers and discussion
Work class problems
Post-class test
Skill building
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Rubrics
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Problem solving
Group work
Instant feedback
Solidify concepts
Diverse selection of problems
Assessment and grading
Study Session-----(Regular traditional classes)
Video preparation (Chem work)
Assignments
Quizzes
Debates ( among my all sections)
Bonus Class--------(missed tasks)
Mid Assessment
Final Assessment
Projects & Innovative Assignments will be designed not
just to test what they know, but to help them develop their
knowledge, skills and confidence.
Tutorials and personal supervision comprise skills from
problem solving to preparing a talk to give in the tutorial.
This will be done in groups.
Power point Chem-modules tutorials in PowerPoint It
will be used as mini-lectures and short learning checks to
frequently check the understanding and progress of
students. Several Chem-Modules will be available on my
website which will definitely help students learn the
chemistry concepts: Website:
[email protected]
Formative assessment technique, which is a non-graded
assessment that occurs throughout the class time. I
integrated learning checks within the PowerPoint slides of
my Chem-Modules. In the sample slides, there are
learning checks. These learning checks are a type of
formative assessment techniques, which is a non-graded
assessment that occurs throughout the class time.
Ten minutes quick feedback after completing the lecture
ten minutes will be allocated to get feedback of the
contents that will be covered in 30 minutes lecture.
DETAILED INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY
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NATURE OF COVALENT BOND
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 Chemical Bonding
 Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas of Compounds
 Properties of Covalent Compounds
 Properties Based on Electronic Structure and Molecular Geometry
ALKANES
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 The Chemistry of carbon
 Alkanes
 Cycloalkanes, Conformation of Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
 Reaction of Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
ALKENES AND ALKYNES
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 Alkenes and Alkynes
 Structure and Physical Properties
 Alkenes and Alkynes Nomenclature
 Geometric Isomers
 Alkenes in Nature
 Reactions Involving Alkenes
AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
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 Structure and Properties
 Nomenclature
 Reaction involving Benzene
 Aromatic Hydrocarbons
 Heterocyclic Aromatic Compounds
INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY
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 Introduction to biomolecules
 Importance in daily lives
CARBOHYDRATES CHEMISTRY
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 Classification of carbohydrates
 Monosaccharides, oligosaccharides
 Polysaccharides chemistry and functions
 Chemicals properties of monosaccharides and oligosaccharides
PROTEINS CHEMISTRY
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 Amino Acids as building blocks of proteins
 proteins structure levels, primary, secondary and tertiary level of proteins structure
NUCLEIC ACIDS
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 Structure of nucleic acids
 Nucleosides
 nucleotides, DNA and RNA
MINERALS AND VITAMINS
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Minerals of importance
Role in transport proteins and enzymes
Important vitamins and their classification
Role of vitamins in metabolism
LAB WORK/SKILL BASED ACTIVITIES
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Aims and objectives
To bring the computer and lab together
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To build high order thinking and skills
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To get the skills how to do statistical analysis of the results
To understand the basics of “ How to defend the work”
• The main purpose of Chem-160 lab course is to teach you the basic techniques
necessary for advance research projects
• Learn how to handle equipments and chemicals
• Besides to learn techniques and how to work safely
• To take data carefully
• To know how to record relevant observations
• How to use time effectively
• Learn how to solve problems
• Learn how to develop critical thinking
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Standardization of solution
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Heating and cooling
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Filtration
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Crystallization
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Melting and boiling points
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Isolation and separation (PC)
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Element detection
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Functional group test
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Isolation of starch from potatoes
j)
% age of acetic acid in vinegar
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To find protein of milk
COURSE EVALUATION
ACTIVITY TO BE ASSESSED
WEIGHTAGE (% AGE) UP
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Final Exams:
35%
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Mid exams:
15%
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Laboratory work and write ups:
20%
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Class quizzes:
09%
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Home work projects
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05%
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Assignments
06%
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Group Presentations:
06%
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Attendance, Attitude and behaviour
04%
Total
100%
OFFICE HOURS
 Monday
 Tuesday
 Wednesday
 Friday
 Important
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2:30-3:30 p.m
11:15-1-15(Exclusively for Research and internship
2:30-3:30 p.m
2:30-3:30 p.m
students)
The time schedule sheet for extra preparation will be given every month. Those students
who need extra time to understand certain topics can make appointments according to
their availability