AA/as degree modesto junior college

PREREQUISITE SKILLS
Before entering the course, the student will be able to:
1. apply the principles of the scientific method to solve basic chemical concepts.
2. apply the principles of dimensional analysis to unit conversions.
3. define and identify phases of matter.
4. differentiate between pure elements, pure compounds, homogenous and heterogenous mixtures.
5. differentiate between physical and chemical properties and changes.
6. define subatomic particles, cations, anions and isotopes.
7. identify atomic number and mass of an element on the periodic table.
8. name binary compounds consisting of metals and nonmetals and two nonmetals.
9. apply Avogadro’s number to mole and mass measurements.
10. calculate molar mass.
11. write balance chemical equation and identify type of equation.
12. use molar ratios to calculate moles (or mass) of chemicals consumed or produced as well as percent yield taking into account limiting reagents.
13. write an electronic configuration for elements through atomic number 36.
14. differentiate between ionic, covalent and polar convalent bonds.
15. write the Lewis dot structure and predict the shape (using VSEPR theory) of chemical compounds.
16. describe and identify intermolecular bonding.
17. identify periodic trends between metals, metalloids and nonmetals.
18. predict the effect of changing pressure, volume, temperature or number of moles on a gaseous system holdling one or more of these variables constant.
19. calculate an unknown variable in a gas law.
20. define vapor pressure, surface tension and boiling point of substances.
21. describe the features of a heating cooling curve.
22. calculate mass percent, mass/volume percent and volume percent of a solution.
23. calculate molarity, molality and osmotic pressure and osmolarity of a solution.
24. differentiate between strong and weak acids; strong and weak bases.
25. calculate pH and (H+).
26. calculate the proper ratio of weak acid or base to conjugate cation or anion to prepare buffer solution of defined pH.
27. define and calculate the following equilibrium constants: K_w, K_a, and K_sp.
28. identify oxidized and reduced elements in a single replacement reaction.
29. define  and  particles and  rays.
30. identify medical uses of radioactivity.
31. identify families of organic compounds
32. apply chemical principles to laboratory procedures.

OBJECTIVES (Expected outcomes for students)
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the families of Organic compounds and their functional groups.
2. Describe bonding in Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes.
3. By using the IUPAC nomenclature draw and name: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcholos and Ethers, Aldenhydes, and Ketones; Carboxylic acids and Esters, Amines and Amides
4. Solve written problems in involving steroisomerism: distinguish between constitutional isomers and stereoisomers, distinguish between chiral and achiral molecules, draw enantiomers and diastereomers of compounds with one and two tetrahedral stereocenters
5. Predict products of organic reactions involving Alkanes, Alkenes, Alchohols and Ethers, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic acids and esters, Amines and Amides
6. Characterize compounds using physical, chemical, and spectral properties
7. Identify and draw structures of carbonhydrates, amino acids, nucleic acids
8. Separate and purify compounds using techniques such as: recrystallization, distillation, chromatography

CONTENT
1. Properties and reactivity of the functional groups:
  1. Alkanes
  2. Alkenes, alkynes
  3. Alkyl halides
  4. Alcohols
  5. Carbonyls
  6. Carboxylic acids and derivatives
  7. Amines
  8. Aromatics
  9. Polyfunctional molecules
2. Bonding and structure of organic molecules including
  1. Lewis structure
  2. Hybrid orbitals
  3. isomers
3. IUPAC Nomenclature of
  1. Alkanes
  2. Alkenes
  3. Alcohols and Ethers
  4. Aldehydes and Ketones
  5. Carboxylic acids and Esters
  6. Amines and Amides

Steroisomerism
1. Chiral molecules
2. Enantiomers
3. Diastereomers
4. Optical Activity
Introduction to Spectroscopy
1. IR
2. NMR
3. UV
Simple Organic Reactions involving or producing
1. Alkanes
2. Alkenes
3. Alcohols and Ethers
4. Aldenhydes and Ketones
5. Carboxylic acids and Esters
6. Amines and Amides
Structure and metabolism of
1. Carbonhydrates (sugars)
2. Lipids
3. Proteins
4. Amino acids
5. Nucleic Acids

TEACHING METHODS
1. Methods to achieve course objectives:
  1. Relevant material is presented through class lectures and lecture/laboratory demonstrations.
  2. Students perform laboratory experiments that reinforce and expand upon concepts in lecture.

Typical assignments used in achieving learner independence and critical thinking:
1. Problem solving via assignments from both lecture and laboratory texts.
2. Reports on laboratory experiments that critically evaluate the results of the experiments.

TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER READINGS (Typical)
1. Required texts:
  1. Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry, 7^th Edition, 2004, Bettelheim, Brooks/Cole
  2. Lab Exploration for Chem 144, 1977, Webb-Kummer, MJC Syllabus, Duplicating

Other readings:

SPECIAL STUDENT MATERIALS (i.e., protective eyewear, aprons, etc.)

A. Protective goggles are required and can be purchased via MJC (fee not included in continuation course).

METHODS OF EVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS
1. Examinations and quizzes consisting of problem solving and short essay type questions
2. Instructor’s evaluation of weekly laboratory reports
3. Instructor’s evaluation of yields and purity of compounds synthesized in the laboratory

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