CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry I
Course Description:
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3)
Lecture: The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.
Lab: Basic organic laboratory techniques: recrystallization, melting point, TLC, distillation, solid-liquid extraction, liquid-liquid extraction, IR spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or 103.
Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 161, 164 or 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive *4.5.
★ 3 (fi 6) (either term, 3-0-3)
Lecture: The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.
Lab: Basic organic laboratory techniques: recrystallization, melting point, TLC, distillation, solid-liquid extraction, liquid-liquid extraction, IR spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or 103.
Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 161, 164 or 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive *4.5.
Lab Locations
- The Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Laboratories are located on the first floor (East and West wings) of the Chemistry Building.
Course Coordinators
- Questions or concerns regarding the laboratory components of the course should be directed to Dr. Hayley Wan ([email protected])
- Questions or concerns regarding the lecture components of the course should be directed to Dr. Tina Grant ([email protected])
General Information
- Students must obtain a mark of 60% in the laboratory component to pass the organic chemistry course.
- The overall value of the laboratory component is 25%.
- Students are expected to attend ALL laboratory sessions.
- Laboratory classes begin promptly at 8:00 am AND 2:00 pm (or 1:30 pm in Spring session). If you are late, you may be denied entry into the lab class and demerit marks may be deducted from your lab score.
- If you are ill, do not attend the lab. Instead, complete the excused absence form (located on eClass) within one week of the missed lab. Excused absences for up to TWO laboratory classes will be allowed. The weighting of these missed experiments will be transferred to the final lab exam.
Lab Reports
- Lab reports are due 3 days after the lab class in which the experiment was performed. Please refer to the schedule in your lab manual for specific deadlines.*
- Lab reports handed in after the deadline will have 5 marks deducted per day (up to 3 days).
- Lab reports will not be accepted later than 3 days after the deadline. In case of extenuating circumstances such as documented illness, please email Dr. H. Wan.
Check-In and Check-Out
- During Check-In, ensure ALL equipment (whether you are using it or not) is accounted for and in good condition. You are responsible for all the glassware and equipment for the entire semester.
- If items are missing, cracked or broken, notify your TA.
- Once you are satisfied that you have a complete set of equipment, you must sign the 'Glassware Sheet' before starting your experiment.
- At Check-Out, ensure ALL equipment is cleaned and returned to the drawers. Then clean your bench and sink and complete your cleaning assignment from your TA.