Chemistry 309X: Bioorganic Chemistry
Dr.
T. Christian Grattan (Office Sims 301B)
Spring
2012 – Winthrop University
TR
9:30-10:45 PM (OWENS 102)
Textbooks: “Organic Chemistry,” 6th ed., Paula Bruice
–REQUIRED
Course objectives: My goal for this course is
to clearly explain the fundamental concepts of bioorganic chemistry and help to
provide a bridge between organic and biochemistry. The students should be able to achieve a
working understanding of the structure, function and reactivity for carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. The
students will also investigate the mechanisms of coenzymes and examine the
basics of drug discovery.
Office Hours: M 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM; T 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM,
W 11:00 – 12:00 PM
or by
appointment (323-4927 or grattanc@winthrop.edu)
I will also be accessible to answer questions on email. You will find that this course is different
than any other courses you have taken in college. It is therefore important to stay on top of
the material and get your questions answered as soon as possible. Please take advantage of my office hours or
email to resolve these problems.
Attendance: Due to the unique nature of this course, each
and every class meeting is important to better understand the material in the
text. The students are responsible for
all assignments for the course regardless of absence. Based on University policy, when a student
has missed 25% of the class meetings (7), he/she automatically receives an “N”
for the course.
Homework and Assignments: Problems will be assigned
for each chapter in the text. It is very
important to understand the problems that are assigned, as they will be similar
to those on the problem sets and exams.
You are strongly encouraged to work and study in groups!!
Grading System: 3 In-class Exams 300
points
Best 7 quizzes - averaged 100
points
Final Exam 200
points
600
points
Grading Scale:
The grading scale for this course will be based
upon a typical 93-100% (A), 90-93% (A-), 87-89% (B+), 83-86% (B), 80-83 (B-), 77-79%
(C+), 70-76% (C), 60-69% (D) < 60%(F) distribution using the total points in
the course.
Exams: This course will consist of three one hour
and fifteen minute in-class exams and one cumulative final exam given on the
dates provided. Exam problems will be
similar to the assigned problems. Each
exam is limited to the allotted class time and the final exam will be limited
to two and one-half hours. Make up exams
will be given only with a valid
excuse such as a severe personal or
family crisis.
Exam 1
Wednesday, February 1 12:30
– 1:45 PM
Exam 2 Wednesday, March 7 12:30
– 1:45 PM
Exam 3 Monday, April 9 12:30 – 1:45 PM
Final Exam Monday, April 30 3:00
– 5:30 PM
Cheating: Infractions of academic
discipline are dealt with in accordance with the student Academic Misconduct
Policy which is in the Student Conduct Code in the Student Handbook. Academic
misconduct includes, but is not limited to,
providing or receiving assistance
in a manner not authorized by the professor in the creation of work to be
submitted for academic evaluation including papers, projects, and examinations;
presenting, as one’s own, the ideas or words of
another for academic evaluation
without proper acknowledgment; doing unauthorized academic work for which another
person will receive credit or be evaluated; and presenting the same or
substantially the same papers or projects
in two or more courses
without the explicit permission of the professors involved. In addition,
academic misconduct involves attempting to influence one’s academic evaluation
by means other than academic achievement or merit.
S/U and Withdrawal Policy: According to University
policy, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 is the last day to declare S/U for the
course. Wednesday, March 7, 2012 is the
last day to drop a fall semester course with an automatic grade of “N”.
Students with Disabilities Policy: Because each student’s needs are unique, accommodations are provided based on current, appropriate documentation of disability and needs. Students with disabilities are responsible for 1) identifying themselves to the course instructor, 2) providing documentation, 3) using agreed upon academic accommodations. For further information about services for students with disabilities, call 803/323‑3290 (V/TDD).
Student code of conduct: As noted in the Student Code of Conduct: “Responsibility for good
conduct rests with students as adult individuals.” Violations of the code of conduct found in
the “Student Conduct Code Academic Misconduct Policy” will be dealt with as
described in the policy.
Cheating: Infractions of academic
discipline are dealt with in accordance with the student Academic Misconduct
Policy which is in the Student Conduct Code in the Student Handbook. Academic
misconduct includes, but is not limited to,
providing or receiving assistance
in a manner not authorized by the professor in the creation of work to be
submitted for academic evaluation including papers, projects, and examinations;
presenting, as one’s own, the ideas or words of
another for academic evaluation
without proper acknowledgment; doing unauthorized academic work for which
another person will receive credit or be evaluated; and presenting the same or
substantially the same papers or projects
in two or more courses
without the explicit permission of the professors involved. In addition,
academic misconduct involves attempting to influence one’s academic evaluation
by means other than academic achievement or merit.
Academic Success Center: Winthrop’s Academic Success Center is a free
resource for all undergraduate students seeking to perform their best
academically. The ASC offers a variety of personalized and structured
resources that help students achieve academic excellence, such as tutoring,
academic skill development (test taking strategies, time management counseling,
and study techniques), group and individual study spaces, and academic
coaching. The ASC is located on the first floor of Dinkins, Suite
106. Please contact the ASC at 803-323-3929 or success@winthrop.edu.
For more information on ASC services, please visit www.winthrop.edu/success.
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CHEM 309X Class Lecture/Exam
Schedule
|
DATE |
Topic |
|
DATE |
Topic |
|
9-Jan |
Ch. 22 |
|
5-Mar |
Q 26/ E2 review |
|
11-Jan |
Ch. 22 |
|
7-Mar |
Exam
2 |
|
16-Jan |
MLK
Jr Day |
|
12-Mar |
Spring Break |
|
18-Jan |
Ch. 22/ Ch. 23 |
|
14-Mar |
Spring Break |
|
23-Jan |
Q 22/ Ch. 23 |
|
19-Mar |
Ch. 27 |
|
25-Jan |
Ch. 23 |
|
21-Mar |
Ch. 27 |
|
30-Jan |
Q 23/ E1 review |
|
26-Mar |
Q 27/Ch. 28 |
|
1-Feb |
Exam
1 |
|
28-Mar |
Ch. 28 |
|
6-Feb |
Ch. 24 |
|
2-Apr |
Ch. 28 |
|
8-Feb |
Ch. 24 |
|
4-Apr |
Q 28/ E3 review |
|
13-Feb |
Q 24/ Ch. 25 |
|
9-Apr |
Exam
3 |
|
15-Feb |
Ch. 25 |
|
11-Apr |
Ch. 31 |
|
20-Feb |
Ch. 25 |
|
16-Apr |
Ch. 31 |
|
22-Feb |
Q 25/ Ch. 26 |
|
18-Apr |
Q 31 |
|
27-Feb |
Ch. 26 |
|
23-Apr |
Final review |
|
29-Feb |
Ch. 26 |
|
30-Apr |
Final
exam 3 PM |