Instructor:
David Van Vranken david.vv@uci.edu
Office hours: Thu 2-3 pm, FRH 2046D (changed after wk 1)
Associate Instructor:
Stan Hiew shiew@uci.edu
Office hours: Mon 3-4 pm, FRH 2046C
MEETING TIMES:
Class (cc 41135): MWF 10:00-10:50 am PCB 1200
Discussion (cc 41137): Tue 1:00-1:50 pm ICF 101
TEXTBOOK
Fleming, I. Molecular Orbitals and Organic Chemical Reactions. John Wiley&Sons: New York, 2009.
Sundberg, R. J. Advanced Organic Chemistry. Part A: Structure and Mechanisms. Springer.
PROBLEM SETS:
Problem sets are due on Tuesday at the beginning of Discussion Section.
DISCUSSION SECTION:
Teamwork and communication are essential to organic chemistry. Discussion sections will be based on team problem solving and presentation of answers in front of the class. This will give you a chance practice discussing chemistry and help me identify (some of) the gaps in my teaching. In the end, everyone will benefit.
EXAMS: Exam times are subject to change
Midterm 1: Wed, Oct 19, 10-11 am
Midterm 2: Wed, Nov 16, 10-11 am
Final Exam: Mon, Dec 5, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
GRADING:
Midterm 1 20%
Midterm 2 20%
Problem Sets 10%
D.S. Participation 10%
Proposal (due Oct 21) 5%
Final Exam 35%