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ABOUT THE CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Make an impact in the sphere of health, environment, industry, agriculture, science, and
technology with a major in Chemistry. The Chemistry major enables you to view the world from
a molecular perspective, and to solve complex problems that span the breadth of chemistry and
other sciences. You can choose to specialize in Chemistry Through your studies you will gain
transferable skills, specialized laboratory skills and knowledge in the areas of molecular design
and organic synthesis, analysis and spectroscopic identification of chemical species, quantum
chemistry, molecular dynamics, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics and Chem-Technology
NEW TEACHING METHODOLOGIES FOR CHEM-160
1. Lecture Plus. The main objective of this method is to encourage involvement, Learning,
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Understanding, and Success. This method includes mini-lectures using PowerPoint
presentations, in-class combined learning, peer presentations, continuing assessment
skills, and “Chem Works”, which are group homework 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 that 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.
COURSE CONTENTS 160
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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
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
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% 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
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Group Presentations:
06%
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Attendance, Attitude and behaviour
04%
Total
100%
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.
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
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
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Dr Seemal Jelani
Associate Professor
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Department of Chemistry
Room# 163 Armacost Building
Tel:99231581 Ext: 595
Cell: 03004194687
[email protected]