Concepts in Introductory Organic Chemistry/ Course outline


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Course Information This course is structured into a series of modules. Each module will consistently follow a common structure: What is it: Key learning objectives will be identified Theory Refresher: All content will be explained. Worked Examples: Students work through a few examples with a video. Test yourself and practice questions: students will be able to download a question sheet (of approximately 30 questions). Once they submit their answers, the worked solutions will be emailed to them.
 * This Online course (MOOC) was developed by a Team at the University of Wollongong to help students in first year university improve their understanding of key concepts in organic chemistry. Although it was developed specifically for students in CHEM105 to develop a similar Organic Chemistry Skillset as CHEM102 students, this course is freely available to any one and can be completed at one’s own pace.
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 * Introducing Organic Chemistry
 * Organic chemistry is a branch of chemistry which involves the study of carbon compounds. It is an extremely useful and important branch of science, because carbon forms the backbone of a variety of molecules that are used to perform a variety of tasks and functions. For example, did you know that the carbohydrates you eat, and the fuel that runs your car is made up of a similar carbon backbone? Likewise, organic chemistry has a variety of broader applications such as in the synthesis of medications (and even drugs!), pesticides and for developing material used in everyday life including plastics and nylon.


 * Organic Chemicals 1: Alkenes, alkynes and electrophillic addition (2 paragraphs intro, we have been introduced to.......now we are moving on to extend your skills to working with...... and solving problems with.....)
 * New topic 1: Using Curly Arrows
 * Overview
 * Learning Resources
 * Learning Activities
 * Assessment
 * New topic 2: mechanism of electrophillic reactions (for addition of HX, X2.X2/H2O)
 * overview - what you know so far, one paragraph summary with link to longer Khan academy video if possible for those who really need the long story
 * describe difference betweene electrophile, nucleophile and the mechanism using text plus 'lecture' video
 * students practice the skill ie Camtasia videos with m/c quiz qs stop-points
 * Worksheet of 10 qs


 * Organic Chemicals 2: Aromatic Compounds and Electrophillic Substitution (a paragraph or two of what you should already know (basic group names of mono-substituted aromatic compounds. This new section will provide a refresher on nomeclature, and will also teach naming up to tri-substituted aromatics. this section will also introduce the mechanism of electrophillic substitution and solving problems with disubstituted aromatic compounds)
 * New Topic 1:Systematic names and structures for aromatic compounds up to tri-substituted
 * overview (you should know major groups including .... and...._
 * Describe naming procedure and structure drawing: using text, videos
 * practice drawing and naming structures with assistance: (camtasia videos - with quiz stop etc)
 * Worksheet with 10 qs
 * New Topic 2: Mechanism of Electrophillic Substitution
 * Overview - you should already know why substitution occurs in aromatics. refresh your memory .....
 * Explain the mechanism of electrophillic substitution using examples: Halogenated, nitrated/sulphonated benzene - practice curly arrows and naming.
 * Practice drawing mechanism and predicting chemical reaction outcomes with a worksheet.


 * Organic Chemicals 3: Alkyl Halides - Nucleophilic substitution and Elimination (You should already know what an alkyl halide is, and be able to identify them as a functional group. you should also know what is a nucleophile and an electrophile. this section will also introduce new topics including the mechanisms of substitution and elimination)
 * New Topic 1: Nucleophillic substitution SN1 and SN2
 * overview : you should be able to distinguish between nucleophiles/electrophiles These are new topics....
 * Describe mechanism and conditions of SN1, SN2 - text,Chemtasia examples of alkyl halides
 * practice a few example (10 questions)
 * New Topic 2: Elimination E1 and E2:
 * Overview ( distinguish between nucleophiles/electrophiles) - new concept
 * Describe mechanism and practice examples - and see similarity with SN1 and SN2 - identifying conditions of elimination and predicting products of elimination reactions - text, videos, chemtasia.
 * practice examples: 10qs


 * Aromatic Compounds
 * Systematic Names and Structures
 * Overview
 * Learning Resources
 * Learning Activities
 * Assessment
 * Electrophillic Aromatic Substitution

Course Outline/inclusions - Option A
 * Reactions: Using Curly Arrows
 * Overview
 * Learning Resources
 * Learning Activities
 * Assessment


 * Aromatic Compounds
 * Systematic Names and Structures
 * Overview
 * Learning Resources
 * Learning Activities
 * Assessment
 * Electrophillic Aromatic Substitution