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General Organic Chemistry I (with Virtual Laboratory)
CHEM 281/3.0
An introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on bonding, stereochemistry, reaction intermediates and reaction mechanisms, and structure-reactivity correlations. Intended for students in biological and life sciences. Students in chemistry or biochemistry programs should not enrol in this course.
Please note: This course is typically offered in the summer term
Learning Outcomes
Textbook sections covered (Organic Chemistry, Solomons and Fryhle, 11th ed.)
| A. What is an Organic Molecule? | |
| 1.1-1.8 | Lewis Structures (review) |
| 1.17 | Structural Formulas |
| 1.9-1.15 | Molecular Geometry: Quantum Mechanical Model (review) |
| 2.1-2.2 | Hydrocarbons ("the skeleton") |
| 2.3-2.4 | Polar and Non-Polar Compounds |
| 2.5-2.12 | Functional Groups ("the organs") |
| 2.13-2.15 | Physical Properties and Intermolecular Forces |
| B. Organic Reactions: General Principles | |
| 3.1 | Organic Reaction Mechanisms |
| 3.2-3.15 | Acid-Base Reactions |
| C. Stereochemistry I: Conformational Analysis | |
| 4.1-4.2, 4.7-4.9 | Conformational Analysis of Alkanes |
| 4.10-4.15 | Conformational Analysis of Cycloalkanes |
| D. Stereochemistry II: Chirality | |
| 5.1 | Isomerism |
| 5.2-5.6 | Chirality and Enantiomers |
| 5.7, 7.2 | Nomenclature: R/S and E/Z systems |
| 5.8-5.9 | Optical Activity |
| 5.11-5.14 | More than One Stereocenter: Enantiomers and Diastereomers |
| 5.15-5.18 | More and Chirality: Separation of Enantiomers |
| E. How to Make Organic Molecules? Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination Reactions | |
| 6.1-6.4 | Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions |
| 6.5-6.8 | The Mechanism of SN2 Reactions |
| 6.9-6.12 | The Mechanism of SN1 Reactions |
| 6.13 | SN1 vs. SN2 |
| 6.14, 7.10-7.12 | Functional Group Transformations via Substitution |
| E. How to Make Organic Molecules? Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination Reactions (continued) | |
| 6.15-6.17 | Elimination Reactions: E1 & E2 |
| 6.18-6.19 | Substitution vs. Elimination |
| 7.3-7.8 | Making Alkenes via Elimination Reactions |
| 7.9 | Making Alkynes via Elimination Reactions |
| 11.14 | SN1 and SN2 Reactions with Epoxides |
| F. Addition to Alkenes and Alkynes; Alcohols and Ethers | |
| 7.13-7.14 | Addition to Alkenes: Hydrogenation |
| 8.1-8.6 | Addition to Alkenes: Markonikov's Rule |
| 8.7-8.11 | Hydroboration-Oxidation: Anti-Markovnikov syn Hydration |
| 8.12-8.14, 8.18-8.19 | Electrophilic Addition of Halogens to Alkenes and Alkynes |
| 8.16-8.18, 8.20, 11.13 | Oxidation of Alkenes and Alkynes, Alkene Epoxidation |
| 11.4-11.12 | Alcohols and Ethers: Reactivity and Synthesis |
Description
An introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on bonding, stereochemistry, reaction intermediates and reaction mechanisms, and structure-reactivity correlations. Intended for students in biological and life sciences. Students in chemistry or biochemistry programs should not enrol in this course. LEARNING HOURS 108 (36L;24O;48P)
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Additional Information
NOTE Also offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online. Learning Hours may vary. NOTE Molecular model set $25.
Course Resources
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Computer Requirements
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System Requirements:
Computer Specifications
- Windows 8.1 or newer
- OSX 10.13 (High Sierra) or newer
- Dual Core 2 GHz processor
- 4 GB RAM
- Soundcard
- USB Headset
- Webcam
Supported Browsers
- Chrome (preferred - latest version)
- Firefox (latest version)
- Safari is not recommended as it causes several known issues in onQ
- Edge is not recommended as it causes several known issues in onQ
Internet Connection
- Wired high speed access: Cable or better
- Wifi is not recommended
Java
- Latest version
Media Player
- Flash (latest version)
Adobe Reader
- Latest Version
Dates/Deadlines
The deadlines for new applications to Queen’s Arts and Science Online courses are in our Upcoming Application Dates section.
Grading Scheme
The information below is intended for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Academic Regulations in other Faculties may differ.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point |
| A+ | 4.30 |
| A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.70 |
| B+ | 3.30 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.70 |
| C+ | 2.30 |
| C | 2.00 |
| C- | 1.70 |
| D+ | 1.30 |
| D | 1.00 |
| D- | 0.70 |
| F | 0.00 |
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees vary depending when you start, your year, faculty, and program. Fees for Summer Term 2018 first-year Distance Career Arts & Science Domestic students are as follows: for a 3.0-unit course, $685.90; for a 6.0-unit course, $1371.80 See also Tuition and Fees.
Campus Bookstore
All textbooks, if required, can be purchased at Queen’s Campus Bookstore.
Non-Queen’s Students
All Queen’s Arts and Science Online courses are open to students at other universities. Before applying as a visiting student, request a Letter of Permission from your home university that states that you have permission to take the course and apply it to your degree. See also Apply.
Academic Integrity
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Delivery Mode:
Online
Prerequisites:
CHEM 112 or CHEM 114
Exclusions:
Exclusion CHEM 212.
Testimonials:
"This is the best course I've taken online, even though it has been the most challenging. The reasons is the amount of attention given and assistance provided. Interaction makes for a great learning environment. It's difficult to have this level of interaction with an online course, but Dr. Carran and his TAs are incredible at providing a positive learning environment."
- Course evaluation, CHEM 281: General Organic Chemistry I (2014)
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