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Department: Science
Discipline: Physical Sciences
Subject Code: CHEM
Course #: 205
Course Title: Survey of Organic Chemistry
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a
minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description [§335.2] (Insert new/revised digital description below):
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
4.0
3.0
4.0
Approved Online/Blended Face-to-Face Instruction Ratios:
[__] 25/75% [__] 33/67% [__] 50/50% [__] 67/33% [__] 75/25%
(Note: The first number indicates the percentage of online instruction. The second number indicates the percentage of in-class
instruction.)
2.
Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):
In-Class Instruction: 36
Lab Instruction: 24
(It is assumed that maximum enrollments for blended courses are the same as those identified for In-Class instruction. Maximum
enrollments for Virtual Learning courses are to be 75% of In-Class instruction, as per the SGP on Maximum Class Size):
3.
Catalog Description [§335.2] (Insert new/revised description in space below):
Provides a survey of organic chemistry. This course is specifically designed for students
that only need one semester of organic chemistry. The topics covered emphasize
bonding, structure, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics, reactions of
functional groups, spectroscopy, and multistep synthesis. The laboratory portion includes
purification of organic compounds, spectroscopy, qualitative analysis, and synthesis.
4.
Prerequisites [§335.2]: CHEM 102
5.
Corequisites:
None
Other:
None
Minimum Grade Required
C
Learning Outcomes [§335.2]
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
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Form Template Reviewed & Updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09; 7/31/12; 7/30/13; 8/26/13
Department: Science
Discipline: Physical Sciences
Subject Code: CHEM
Course #: 205
Course Title: Survey of Organic Chemistry
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6.
Describe how the principles learned in previous chemistry courses are related to the
subject of organic chemistry
Write reasonable reaction mechanisms of fundamental organic reactions
Describe organic reaction mechanisms using the principles of thermodynamics and
kinetics
Explain the importance of organic chemistry to the subject of biological chemistry,
health-related fields, and the health-care industry
Synthesize, purify, and identify simple organic compounds
Planned Sequence of Instruction [§335.2]
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
Lectures Outline
Introduction to bonding and structure
Review of acids and bases
Introduction to nomenclature and physical properties
Introduction to alkenes
Reactions of alkenes and alkynes
Isomers and stereochemistry
Delocalized electrons
Reactions and properties of aromatic compounds
Reactions of alkyl halides
Reactions of alcohols, amines, ethers, and epoxides
Nucleophilic acyl substitution
Enols and enolates
Carbohydrates
Amino acids
Enzymes
Hours
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
6
3
2
2
2
Laboratory Outline
Laboratory safety
Recrystallization and melting behavior of pure and impure compounds
Solubility of organic compounds and extraction
Distillation
Nucleophilic substitution
Elimination reactions
Electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions
Spectroscopy: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Infrared (IR)
Grignard reactions
Oxidation or reduction reactions
Hours
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
8
8
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Department: Science
Discipline: Physical Sciences
Subject Code: CHEM
Course #: 205
Course Title: Survey of Organic Chemistry
Functional group transformations at the carbonyl carbon
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Assessment of Student Learning [§335.44]
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of
regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been
determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s
assessment management system.
8.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use) [§335.2]: C-Lecture/Laboratory, ALecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online, BL-Blended, DIndependent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FEField Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]
Texts
C  P.Y. Bruice, Essential Organic Chemistry, Latest Edition, Pearson, (ISBN: 978-0321-59695-6)
C  J.R. Mohrig, et.al., Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Latest Edition, Freeman,
(ISBN: 978-0-471-75739-9)
OR
C – Padias, Making the Connections, Latest Edition, Hayden McNeil
Other Libraries Resources
C  Science Direct College Edition (Elsevier)
C  CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, various editions, CRC Press
C  Merck Index, various editions, Merck and Co., Inc.
9.
Prepared by Discipline Faculty Proponent: Daniel Clark
Date: 04/10/13
10.
Approved by Department Chairperson: Amy Kusmiesz
Date: 1/24/14
11.
Approved by Associate Provost: Tim Dolin
Date: 1/24/14
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A /
B.
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Form Template Reviewed & Updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09; 7/31/12; 7/30/13; 8/26/13
Department: Science
Discipline: Physical Sciences
Subject Code: CHEM
Course #: 205
Course Title: Survey of Organic Chemistry
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies,
standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with
the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
12.
Director, Curriculum Compliance & Assessment: Erika Steenland
Date: 1/24/14
13.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Cynthia Doherty
Date: 1/24/14
14.
Original Date of course approval by the college:
15.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
4/10/13 – Proposed new course
9/10/14: Insert Approved Max Enrollment Numbers
06/02/15 – Added new blended ratio format - nb
12/1/04
Form Template Reviewed & Updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09; 7/31/12; 7/30/13; 8/26/13