This course provides a fundamental overview and introduction to classical organic chemistry. Students will have an opportunity to gain a general understanding of how to read chemical structures: how to draw bond-line representations of a molecule; how to identify formal charges; number of lone pairs (unpaired electrons); and, how to draw Lewis dot structures. Students will also learn what a resonance structure is and how to assess its relative importance. Acid-base reactions, chemical equilibrium, and various factors contributing to the charge stability (acidity/pKa) will also be briefly covered.
The course places emphasis on atom hybridization, bond geometry, stereochemistry, three-dimensional structure representation and nomenclature (naming) of organic compounds. Students will learn the difference between conformations (e.g., Newman projections and chair conformations); and configurations (e.g., chirality, enantiomers, diastereomers, meso-forms, R- and S- nomenclature and Fischer projections).
The first half of the course will provide an introduction of chemical reactivity and reaction mechanisms starting with nucleophilic substitution (SN1 and SN2) and elimination reactions (E1 and E2): the regiochemical and stereochemical outcome, determining the correct competing mechanism (substitution or elimination), determining the function of the reagent and predicting the products. The course will then progress to more-focused overview of addition reactions to alkenes and alkynes – in particular, covering the terminology describing regiochemistry and stereochemistry (e.g., Markovnikov and anti-Markovnikov products, syn- and anti-addition) and their chemical properties: alkylation, reduction, oxidation (ozonolysis), and many others. Students will also be introduced to alcohols and their derivatives (ethers and epoxides) and cover various synthetic methods describing their preparation (e.g., via reduction of ketones or aldehydes, Grignard reactions, etc.) and chemical reactivity: oxidation, ring-opening of epoxides, and others.
This course is designed for biology, premedical, prenursing, preclinical, prehealth students and anyone who is interested in learning introductory organic chemistry. A foundation in general chemistry is preferred to understand the topics of this course.
Format
This course is offered in an online asynchronous format. There are no set meeting times, however, students follow a weekly schedule and there will be deadlines to meet in terms of course requirements. This course cannot be completed at an accelerated rate.
Contact Information:
Fiona O'Donnell-Lawson
unexbio@ucsd.edu
Course Number: CHEM-40010
Credit: 4.50 unit(s)
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9/11/2023 - 11/25/2023
$845
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Valiulin, Roman
Roman A. Valiulin believes that the key to effective teaching lies in bringing together deep understanding of the subject matter with insight into the bigger picture and recognition of the rich information that an elegant visual can convey. Great learning opportunities occur also when this approach is complemented with examples, homework assignments, projects, visually rich infographics, summaries, and comparison charts. His early learning experiences have helped shape his approach to teaching. Specifically, as early as high school, chemistry was not his natural forte. Consequently, he worked hard to develop creative methods for approaching, understanding, and applying complex subject-matter. In other words, he learned how to learn.This proved to be successful, as Roman A. Valiulin wen...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDOrganic Chemistry as a Second Language 5th
by David R. Klein
ISBN / ASIN: 9781119493488
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 9/18/2023.
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9/11/2023 - 11/25/2023
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You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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9/25/2023 - 12/9/2023
$845
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Valiulin, Roman
Roman A. Valiulin believes that the key to effective teaching lies in bringing together deep understanding of the subject matter with insight into the bigger picture and recognition of the rich information that an elegant visual can convey. Great learning opportunities occur also when this approach is complemented with examples, homework assignments, projects, visually rich infographics, summaries, and comparison charts. His early learning experiences have helped shape his approach to teaching. Specifically, as early as high school, chemistry was not his natural forte. Consequently, he worked hard to develop creative methods for approaching, understanding, and applying complex subject-matter. In other words, he learned how to learn.This proved to be successful, as Roman A. Valiulin wen...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDOrganic Chemistry as a Second Language 5th
by David R. Klein
ISBN / ASIN: 9781119493488
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 10/2/2023.
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9/25/2023 - 12/9/2023
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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9/25/2023 - 12/9/2023
$845
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Strain, Jacob
Jacob Strain is a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Texas at Austin where he is currently working on organic-Silicon interfaces. He has over 15 years of laboratory experience and has published numerous articles. He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and received his Ph.D. from the University of Louisville, where he studied the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide.
Valiulin, Roman
Roman A. Valiulin believes that the key to effective teaching lies in bringing together deep understanding of the subject matter with insight into the bigger picture and recognition of the rich information that an elegant visual can convey. Great learning opportunities occur also when this approach is complemented with examples, homework assignments, projects, visually rich infographics, summaries, and comparison charts. His early learning experiences have helped shape his approach to teaching. Specifically, as early as high school, chemistry was not his natural forte. Consequently, he worked hard to develop creative methods for approaching, understanding, and applying complex subject-matter. In other words, he learned how to learn.This proved to be successful, as Roman A. Valiulin wen...Read More
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 10/2/2023.
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9/25/2023 - 12/9/2023
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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10/16/2023 - 1/6/2024
$845
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Valiulin, Roman
Roman A. Valiulin believes that the key to effective teaching lies in bringing together deep understanding of the subject matter with insight into the bigger picture and recognition of the rich information that an elegant visual can convey. Great learning opportunities occur also when this approach is complemented with examples, homework assignments, projects, visually rich infographics, summaries, and comparison charts. His early learning experiences have helped shape his approach to teaching. Specifically, as early as high school, chemistry was not his natural forte. Consequently, he worked hard to develop creative methods for approaching, understanding, and applying complex subject-matter. In other words, he learned how to learn.This proved to be successful, as Roman A. Valiulin wen...Read More
INSTRUCTOR:
Flores, Daniel
Daniel Flores has a passion for teaching organic chemistry and helping students learn how to problem solve. He believes in an engaged learning environment, encouraging students to ask questions and enabling them to think critically so they understand the material. He has previously been a TA for the general organic chemistry series at UCSD and is exciting about continuing to have the opportunity to engage with new students.
Currently, Daniel is a Sr. Scientist at Ionis Pharmaceuticals in the Process Chemistry group. This work involves improving the processes used to makes starting materials and drug substances, specifically oligonucleotides. Previously he was a member of the Chemistry team at Element Biosciences working on upstream R&D for short read DNA sequencing. This work fo...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDOrganic Chemistry as a Second Language 5th
by David R. Klein
ISBN / ASIN: 9781119493488
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 10/23/2023.
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10/16/2023 - 1/6/2024
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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1/8/2024 - 3/23/2024
$845
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Valiulin, Roman
Roman A. Valiulin believes that the key to effective teaching lies in bringing together deep understanding of the subject matter with insight into the bigger picture and recognition of the rich information that an elegant visual can convey. Great learning opportunities occur also when this approach is complemented with examples, homework assignments, projects, visually rich infographics, summaries, and comparison charts. His early learning experiences have helped shape his approach to teaching. Specifically, as early as high school, chemistry was not his natural forte. Consequently, he worked hard to develop creative methods for approaching, understanding, and applying complex subject-matter. In other words, he learned how to learn.This proved to be successful, as Roman A. Valiulin wen...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDOrganic Chemistry as a Second Language 5th
by David R. Klein
ISBN / ASIN: 9781119493488
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
-
POLICIES:
No refunds after: 1/16/2024.
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1/8/2024 - 3/23/2024
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or unex-sciencetech@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.