CHEM 285/3.0 Online: General Organic Chemistry II

This course is available to both Queen’s and non-Queen’s students. Non-Queen’s students (including interest students, visiting students, and new online degree students) must first apply for admission. The following is presented for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

Instructor

Dr. John Carran Learn more about the instructor...
E-mail: carranj@chem.queensu.ca

Course Description

A continuation from CHEM 281/3.0 intended for students in biological sciences, life sciences, and other programs taking no further courses in organic chemistry. Students in chemistry or biochemistry programs should not enroll in this course. Organic molecules and their reactions; relevance to biological systems. Illustrations using biomolecules such as carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. The laboratory affords experience in elementary organic syntheses.

Course Introduction

Chemistry 285/3.0 continues the material covered in Chemistry 281/3.0 by introducing more advanced topics of relevance to the biological and life sciences. Topics include organic molecules and their reactions; the organic chemistry of biological systems; illustrations using biomolecules such as carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, lipids, and amino acids and peptides. The virtual laboratory affords experience in the theory of elementary organic syntheses.

CHEM 285/3.0 has a significant level of interaction with the instructor and TAs to support students in mastering the course material.

This online chemistry course:

• is intended primarily for students in the biological sciences and for those considering pursuing careers in the health sciences/medical sector
• may be used by Queen's students towards the plan requirements of programs in Biology and in the BSC General Life Sciences
• should not be taken by Queen's students in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering/engineering chemistry or in the BSCH Life Sciences Major or Specialization plans. 

• Students who have passed the wet lab portion of CHEM 282/3.0 (or will have by the end of this term), but need to retake the lecture portion of the course, may take CHEM 285/3.0 this summer as a credit for CHEM 282/3.0  Contact Michelle Boutillier (ugadm@chem.queensu.ca) in the Chemistry Department for permission.

 Students from other institutions pursuing chemistry, biochemistry or similar programs should check with their home institution regarding the suitability of this course towards their degree programs.

Note regarding CHEM 281/3.0 and 285/3.0:

• Students may register for both half courses or only for one. In either case, students must register by May 10.
• CHEM 281/3.0 begins on May 6 and the exam will be held on either June 20 or 21.
• CHEM 285/3.0 begins on July 2 and the exam will be held on either August 14 or 15.

For more information, visit the course webpage.

Course Topics

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More information:

• Computer Requirements and Internet Access
• Moodle, Our Online Learning Environment 
• Academic Integrity
• Evaluation
• Suggested Time Commitment
• Required Material
• Frequently Asked Questions