CHEMISTRY 202
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Spring Semester, 2002

Instructor: Dr. William A. Price
Office: H-307
Phone: 951-1261
price@lasalle.edu

Texts:

McMurry, John, Organic Chemistry, 5th Edition, Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, CA 2000.
Young, Paul R., Organic Chemistry Online CD-Rom with Workbook, Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, CA 1999.
Mohrig, J.R., Hammond, C.N., Morrill, T.C., Neckers, D.C. Experimental Organic Chemistry, Freeman, New York, 1998.

Course Description and Objectives:
Chemistry 202 is a course that will build on the foundation that was established in CHM 201. The course will begin with the study of conjugated p systems
including pericyclic reactions and aromatic (benzene-type) chemistry. After a brief look at ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy, we will focus on structure elucidation using
infrared (IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The course will continue with examination of structure, preparation, and reactivity of
oxygen-containing functional groups within molecules. The approach used will incorporate orbital analysis (structure), electron distribution and flow (mechanism),
reactions, and ultimately synthesis.

The amount of material to be covered is quite large, thus it is necessary that you keep up with the course lecture to lecture. This is most readily
accomplished by reading the appropriate chapter prior to attending class. This way, the material covered in class will seem somewhat familiar (what a great feeling)
and will hopefully clarify any questions you might have. Do not hesitate to ask questions in class, after class or during any office hour. Use of the study guide is
helpful, but only if you first attempt the problems on your own.

Examinations & Chapter Coverage:
The lecture portion of your grade will be determined by your performance on four hourly examinations and the cumulative final examination. The exam
schedule with probable chapter coverage follows:

Exam I Wednesday, February 6 Chapters 14,15,16
Exam II Friday, March 1 Chapters 12,13,17
Exam III Wednesday, March 27 Chapters 18,19,20
Exam IV Wednesday, April 24 Chapters 21,22,23

Strategy:
As is evident by the ambitious examination schedule, it is important that you keep pace with this course. It is well documented that attempting to cram three
weeks of material into a day and a half prior to an exam is an unsuccessful method to studying in this course. Rewriting one’s notes after each lecture is an effective
way to reinforce the lecture material and it typically brings questions to the surface. Attendance will not be taken regularly, but consistent lecture attendance is
strongly urged since examinations reflect the instructor’s emphasis in class.

Office Hours:
I am available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30-11:00 and at other times by appointment. Please take advantage of these times to clarify any
lecture or laboratory material.

Grades:
The course consists of both lecture (75%) and laboratory (25%). One cannot pass the course without passing both the lecture and the laboratory. The
laboratory grade is determined solely by the laboratory instructor. Your final grade will be determined on your total number of earned points relative to those of your
colleagues:

4 Hourly Exams 400 pts
Final Exam 200 pts
Laboratory 200 pts