Spring 1998
CHEMISTRY 242B
HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
DR. JACQUELYN GERVAY
OLD CHEMISTRY 309
621-8843
E-MAIL GERVAYJ@CCIT.ARIZONA.EDU
TEXTS:
The assigned textbook for this course is "Organic Chemistry" by Mary Anne Fox and James K. Whitesell. It is sold as a package including the workbook and a model set. An additional supplementary text titled "Pushing Electrons A guide for Students of Organic Chemistry is highly recommended.
EXAM SCHEDULE:
Exams: There will be five 1 hr. examinations occurring on the following dates:
Thursday February 5
Thursday February 26
Tuesday March 24
Tuesday April 14
Thursday April 30
Each of these exams is worth 100 points. The best 4 out of 5 scores will be used to determine the final grade in the course.
Homework: All the problems in each chapter are assigned and should be turned in for credit.
(240 points)
Final Exam: Monday May 11 (5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.).
The final exam is worth 200 points
GRADING: There are a total of 840 points possible. The course will be graded using approximately the following percentage scale:
A = 100% - 85%
B = 84% - 70%
C = 69% - 55%
D = 54% - 40%
E = 39% and below
OFFICE HOURS:
I want to encourage all students to take advantage of my office hours. I am also available by appointment.
Wednesday 2-3 OC 309
LECTURE OUTLINE: Remember all exams are cumulative!
The new material to be covered for each exam is subject to change, but the following sequence is a reasonable guideline:
Exam 1 9, 16, 10 Exam 2 11, 12, 13
Exam 3 14, 15, 17 Exam 4 18, 20, 21
Exam 5 22, 23 Final Cumulative