SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

ADVANCED ORGANIC SPECTROSCOPY
CHEM 4554/4554L SEC 1236-7
SPRING 2004

COURSE SYLLABUS

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INSTRUCTOR

Dr. William J. Kelly
CPP 201A
774-3202
E-Mail: kellyw@swosu.edu

ROOM / TIME

LECTURE - CPP 252   - TUESDAY, THURSDAY  9:35 - 10:50 AM
LABORATORY - CPP 250  - TUESDAY  2:00-5:00 PM

We will begin the laboratory portions of the course on March 2nd.  Prior to this time we will use a portion (approx. 1hr) of the laboratory for a continuation of lecture information. 

TEXTS

There is no assigned text for this course.  I will give out HANDOUTS as the course progresses, some of these will also be available online.

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

LECTURE NOTES will be available online.
PROBLEM SETS and answers will be made available online.
Additional STUDY AIDS will be available on line.

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ATTENDANCE
Attendance will not be checked each class meeting. No penalty will be assessed for absences, nor will credit be given for attendance. However, it has been my experience that students who are habitually absent from class perform poorly on quizzes and exams.
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COURSE OF STUDY

LECTURE
Since this course has both a lecture and lab component, you will be graded on performance in both areas. In the lecture we will cover theoretical aspects of three major spectroscopic techniques of IR, UV/Visible and NMR Spectroscopy during the first half of the semester.  In the second half we will further develop skills in interpreting IR, UV/Vis and NMR spectra as well as learn about Mass Spectroscopy.

LABORATORY
The laboratory portion of the course will begin on March 8th and continue through the end of the semester.  During this time you will be assigned three different unknown organic compounds and you will be expected to employ the different spectroscopic techniques to determine the correct structure.

TENTATIVE COURSE TOPICS SCHEDULE

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WEEK 1 Introduction to symmetry, symmetry elements and symmetry operations.
Chapter 2 in Symmetry in Molecules; Symmetry I, Sections 1 and 2,
Problem Set 1
WEEK 2 Symmetry elements and operations continued.
Symmetry classifications of molecules - Point Groups.
Introduction to Group Theory, combining Symmetry Operations.
Chapter 3 in Symmetry in Molecules; Symmetry I, Sections 3 and 4: Concepts and Models
of Inorganic Chemistry, Section 3.4
Problem Set 2
WEEK 3 Mathematical Group Theory -Introduction to matrices and matrix algebra
Matrix representations of symmetry opertions, reducible and irreducible representations.
Character Tables
WEEK 4 A brief introduction to Quantum Mechanics: The Postulates of Quantum Mechanics
The particle in a box, the particle in finite field and energy quantization.  
The simple Harmonic Oscillator: classical and quantum mechanics.
WEEK5  Introduction to vibrational spectroscopy: IR and Raman Spectroscopy
The normal modes of vibration of polyatomic molecules
Selection Rules and IR/Raman Activity.
EXAM I - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th 2:00 PM
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8  

WEEK 9  
WEEK10   
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
WEEK13 
WEEK 14  
WEEK 15
WEEK16 
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EXAMS

There will be three regular exams, each worth 100 pts, and a comprehensive final exam, worth 200 pts, during the semester.  Tentative exam dates are: February 10th, March 30th and April 22nd. A comprehensive final exam worth 200 points will be held during finals week on Tuesday, May 4th at 10:30 AM in Room 252. Attendance at exams is mandatory. Make-up exams will be given only under extenuating circumstances. You must have a really good reason for the absence.
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LAB REPORTS

In the Laboratory part of this course you will be graded on successful identification of unknown organic compounds. You will receive three sets of unknowns.  The reports for all three unknowns will be do to the instructor by 5:00 PM on the first day of Final Exam week, Thursday, April 29th.  Late submissions will not be accepted.
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GRADING

I consider the following grading scheme a contract and will not vary from it. You may check with me as to your current grade at any time. It is a good idea, however, to keep all graded material so you can keep up with your own grade.
Final grades in the course will be based upon a possible point total of 800 points and upon the following schedule
 
> 715 A
636-715 POINTS B
552-635 POINTS C
468-551 POINTS D
< 468 POINTS F
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DISABILITY POLICY

Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him/her from fully demonstrating his/her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible so we can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunities.

GENERAL RULES

No tobacco in any form all will be allowed in the classroom.
No food/drink will be allowed in the classroom.
Be forewarned that cheating on an exam or quiz will lead to a zero on that exam or quiz and could lead to an F in the course.
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