Los Angeles

Trade-t70echnical College
Chemistry 4.00 UNITS
Spring 2023

Introductory Organic
Prerequisite: Chemistry
and Biochemistry (UC:cSU)
51 or Chemistry 60 or Chemistry 65 or Chemistry 101 with a grade
K.F. Houben C4-420
of "C" or better.
12225 lec 11:00AM-02:10PM Sat
12228 lab 02:20PM-05:30PM Sat K.F. Houben C4-464

Dr. Houben: CONTACT INEORMATION:(213) 763-7324, [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS (C4-423H): Monday &Wednesday:9:50- 10:25AM,
Friday & Saturday: 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM and by appointment.

Course description: This course is an introductory organic chemistry and biochemistry course. The physicalproperties,
aromatics, alkynes, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones,
nomenclature, structuraland chemical properties of alkanes, alkenes, properties of the four main classes of
Carboxylic acids, esters, amides and amines are introduced. The chemistry and
nucleic acids are also covered. The physical and chemical
biological molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and laboratory. It fulfills the undergraduate requirement for
properties of compounds are used to characterize themn in the
organic chemistry required for Home Economics and Nursing majors.
Course Materials
Organic and Biochemistry", 10 Ed.,
a) text: Hein, M., Pattison, S. & Arena, S.. «Introduction to General,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.., 2012. ISBN: 9780470598801 Organic and Biochemistry", 11h Ed.,
or Hein, M., Pattison, S. & Arena, S., "Introduction to General,
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015.ISBN: 9781 118501894
be able to get it at a much cheaper price by entering the ISBN number of
The textbook is available on Amazon. But you'llgettextbooks.com site. Click on this link:
https:/www.gettextbooks.com.
the textbook of interest in the very excellent
memory are prohibited during examns, this includes organizer
b) Calculator (note: calculators with significantinstructor if you are not sure about your calculator.)
and programmable calculators, check with
shields on the bottom), lab coat & one padlock per lab group.
c) Safety Goggles (preferably splash proof with
d) Lab Experiment handouts will be provided. toward your final grade,
Assignments/Laboratory Experiments/Quizzes will count 30% exam will count 20%.
GRADING: The sum of all Class l0%, the mid-term exams 40%, and the final
your laboratory performance/participation
%of final grade % Overall Grade
Grading
>85% A
Laboratory Reports/Quizzes/Class Assignments 30
>75% B
Laboratory Participation/Performance 10
> 60% C
40
Three Mid-term Exams
>50% D
20
Final Exam
<40% F

will be given on the days

hours (the dates are listed on the schedule). All exams will be granted due to you
Three exams are scheduled during lecture and on time for all exams. No extra time
designated, no exceptions. It is your responsibility to be present
exáms/labs willresult in scores of zero çnless there
are extenuating
MAKE-UP exams. Missed meeting so I
being late. There will be NO least one day before the next class
Should such a situation arise, you must contact me or leave a message at considered emergencies because
circumstances. appontments are not
Generally, doctor appointments, or other verifcation
can decide the merits of the situation. provide a medical excuse or written
midterm exam due to an emergency, you must If vou
they can be rescheduled. If you miss a 90% of your lowest exam score. 1.e. Missed exam score = (0.90)x (lowest exam score)l bave 80
score for the missed examn will be periodic table/data sheet. You will
Vour
score for that exam will be zero. For each exam, you will have a score of zero (0) for
miss a second exam your you will receive a
complete each exam. You must take the final exam on the day and time designated, or lecture hours, Possession of
minutes to
or unannounced ahead of time and usually given during
the final exam. The quizzes may be announced
instructor approved calculator (this includes oell-phones) during an exam or quiz
Constitutes a
other than your tìme announced by tne
any electronic devíce(s) policy next page). Assignments are due on the day and or assionments sent
violation of açademic integrity (see academic dishonesty late will be penalized 10% per day late. Lab reports
instructor. Assignments (this includes lab reports) turned in
accepted,
emailor Canvas wil not be
 Exam Regulations
1. Take care of personal business before vou start the exam. Once you leave your seat you are through with the exam.
2.Place your personal belongings (books. backoacks, purses,etc.) on the shelf in the rear of the clasroom.
3. lurn off and put away your cellphones, if your phone goes off during an exam you wl be penalized 20% per violation.
4. Raise your hand if you need clarification:the instructor will come to you.
D. TOuare not allowed to consume food during an exam (actually never in class).
Atendance Policy Students are expected to attend every class meeting, to arrive on time and stay throughout the class
Period. Students may be excluded from class for excessive absences or tardiness, for failure to attend class the first day or
during the entire first week of the class, or if the student is absent for more hours than the class meets per week.In
addition, three late arrivals to or early departures from class equates to an absence for purposes of class attendance.
StUdents may be excluded from this course for disruptions and other violations of 'Standards of Student Conduct'.
Disruptions (which include sounds from cell phones, talking on your cell phone, etc.) are not
and may result in point deductions. Aringing phone is a personal distraction as well as a permitted in lecture or lab
classroom disruption. Any
student-cell phone interaction (or phone ringing)during class/lab willresult in a five percent
during an exam you will be penalized twenty points per violation. Your CELL point deduction, if this occurs
SIGHT while in lecture class or lab. If you are not willing to accept this PHONES Should be TURNED OFF and OUT OF
LATTCCIlassroom Policies and Procedure: "The use of cell phones in policy, please don't take this class. According to
areas are prohibited and may only be used in classrooms, labs, the library, and other instructional
emergency situations."
Academic Dishonesty Policy (Board Rule
Violations of academic integrity of any type by a9803.28)
student provide grounds for disciplinary action by the
of academic integrity include,but are not instructor or college. Violations
limited to, the following actions: cheating on an exam, plagiarism, working
assignment, paper or project when the instructor has specifically stated together on an
more than one instructor, or allowing another students should not do so, submitting the same term paper to
information on the Standards of Student Conduct individual to assume one's identity for the purpose of
refer to the college catalog available in enhancing one's grade. For more
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evaluation and opinion about you.
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role) evaluates the skills, work habits, and
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letter
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glowing LOR to every student that well. Many students believe that I
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toctructor may only be able to convey how you instructor:
performed on the exams and your overall course average in the LOR. otherwise
 ouben Chemistry 70(sections 1222s &12228) Introductory Organic and Biochemistry LATTc Spring 2023
DES are EARNED, NOT APPOINTED It is up to YOU to learn the material thoroughly enough to do well on exams, labs and quizzes.
rAN TO Spend 15-20 HOURS PER WEEK onthis course in addition to the time spent in class! Study effectively:You should read the
dsslgned chapters before the chapter is covered in lecture. Take good lecture notes; rewrite your lecture notes to look for holes or
areas that are not clear; study yournotes and textbook; DO THE ASSIGNED PROBLEMS. Use FLASHCARDS to help learn chemical
symbols, formulas and processes. Success is a matter of commitment, preparation, and repetition. IT TAKES TIME TO LEARN NEW
MATERIAL AND PRACTICE NEW METHODS. Make use of allpossible learning resources - your texts, the instructor, tutors, and
Final Exam is comprehensive - so don't let
especially your fellow students. KEEP UP - evervthing "builds" on earlier material, and the
any gaps develop!! STUDY PARTNERS or GROUPS are HIGHLY recommended!

Important Dates
President's Day (Holiday)(college closed): Friday, February 17- Monday, February 20
Monday, February 20
Last day to drop with a refund or without paying Monday, February 20
Last day to add semester length courses with an add code:
Monday, February 20
Last day to drop without a "w" Thursday, March 30
Non-instructional Day (college closed): Friday, March 31
Cesar Chavez Day (college closed): Saturday, April 1 - Friday, April 7
Spring Break (college closed): Sunday, May 7
Last Day to drop with a W" (via internet); Monday, May 29
Memorial Day (college closed):
COURSES)
(THE RULES HAVE CHANGED FOR REPEATING
WITHDRAWING FROM ACLASS IS A SERIOUS MATTER THREE ATTEMPTS AT ANY ONE COURSE.
WITHDRAWAL "W" COUNTS AS AN ATTEMPT AND YOUONLY GET
AS OF JULY 15T, 2012, A AGAIN.
COLLEGE FOR YOUTO TAKE THE COURSE
AFTER THAT, THE STATE WON'T PAY THE W'sor 3D's or 3 F's or any combination of W's, D's and F's)
THREE (3)TIMES. (Up to 3 THE 3 ATTEMPTS TO PASS A CLASS.
YOU.MAY ATTEMPTACOURSE ONLY W" DATE IT IS NOT COUNTED AGAINST
WITHOUT A DATE.
IF ASTUDENT DROPS BY THE "DROP "LAST DAY TO DROP WITHOUT A W"
THAT YOUWLL NOT PASS A CLASS; DROP THE CLASS BEFORE THE
IF YOU THINK IT LIKELY
this class.
performance; if you stop attending this class it is up to you to drop
Instructor willnot dropyou for poor grade of "F".
probably receive a
If youdon't, youwill
your personal enmail account.
Forwardyour LACCDemails tonumerically, without the year.
date
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youchange it.
birthday is on February
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Go to "Options" at the top right section. Enter the email
of the page to see the forwarding of checking the box at the bottom so a copv
accounts". Scrolldown to the very bottom(sent to). You also have the option account to vour
forwarded send an email from your LACCD
want vOur LACCD emails to be LACCD email account. You should also
account to get through.
ofthe emailwill be saved in your your forwarded email spam filter allows emails from your LACCD
fowarded email address, so that

(SLOs)
Student Learning Outcomes
aldehvdes.
, compounds; alkanes, alkenes, aromatics, alkynes, alcohols,
Shdents will name small organicamides
esters, and amines.
ketones, carboxylic acids, of small organic compounds,.
sudents willdescribe the structure and chemistry stereoisomers.
optical
Students will classify constitutional andphysical and
2.
Proteins &
3.
4. Students will describe and identify the chemical properties of carbohydrates, lipids,
nucleic acids. laboratory.
Students will use the physical and chemical properties of compounds to characterize them in the
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5.
Chem 70 Lecture Schedule (Hein, M., et. al., "Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry", 10"or 11"Ed.)
change)
chapter Title (*schedule tentative subject to
19 Organic Chemistry: Saturated Hydrocarbons
20 Unsaturated HydrO carbons
22 Alcohols, Ethers,Phenols, and Thiols
23 Aldehydes and Ketones
Exam # 1: March 11
24 Carboxylic Acids and Esters
25 Amides and Amines: Organic Nitrogen Compounds
26 Stereoisomerism
27 Carbohydrates
Exam # 2: April 15
28 Lipids
29 Amino Acids, Polypeptides and Proteins
30 Enzymes
Exam #3: May 13
21 Polymers
31 Nucleic Acids and Heredity
Final Exam: June 3
*schedule tentative subject to change

chapter Recommended Exercises

19 Paired Exercises (PE): 2-32 (in blue only)
20 PE: 2-57 (in blue only)
21 PE: 4-16 (in blue only) &24
22 PE:2-54 (in blue only)
23 PE: 2-39 omit 24, 28c. ( in blue only)
24 PE: 2-4, 12-36, 40 (in blue only)
25 PE: 2-30 (in blue only)
26 PE: 4-47 (in blue only)
27 PE: 2-51 (in blue only, omit 24)
28 PE: 2-36 (in blue only)
29 PE: 2-24, 28-32, 39, 43 (in blue only)
30 PE: 2-35 (in blue only)
31 PE: 2-39 (in blue only)

As you read through the text you should do the practice exercises, as well as working through the examples. The answers to
the practice exercises are at the end of every chapter. The answers to all the exercises in blue are in appendix VI. You need
not do every single recommended exercise, especially if you have mastery of that type of question. You should go on to the
next type or concept question.
Academic Connections located in D3-109 (formerly Mariposa Hall) provides a free tutoring service for LATTC students.
Their hoursare 8:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Thursday and 8:00am to 12:00pm on Friday. You must submit a
service request application (Tutoring Referral) signed by your instructor/counselor for this tutoring service.
The Link to AcademicConnections: https://www.lattc.edu/services/academic/academic-connections

nisability Support Services (DSS): Students with disabilities who need anyassistance or accommodations should
batfthe instructor and the Disabled Student Programs &Services (DSPS)center located in Mariposa Hall (D3-100), call
(213)763-3773, or click on this link: http://www.lattc.edu/services/support/dsps/students-rights-and-responsibilties
 Dr. Houben Chemistry 7o (12228)
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Laboratory Schedule
t
k *schedule tentative subject to change
1 2/11 Syllabus Overview, Safety Lecture
Safety Video (You cannot participate in lab experiments if you haven't viewed this video)
2 2/18 President's Day (Holiday)
2/25 Molecular Models I
4 3/04 Molecular Models II
5 3/11 Hydrocarbons
6 3/18 Functional Groups I(Alcohols)
7 3/25 Molecular Models III
4/01 4/01 to 4/07: Spring Break (no classes)
4/08 Functional Groups II (Carbonyl Groups)
4/15 Exam t2 Molecular Models IV
10 4/22 Purification of a Compound (part I): Crystallization and Vacuum Filtration
11 4/29 Purification of a Compound (part I): Melting Point Determinations
12 5/06 Functional Groups III (Carboxylic Acids)
13 5/13 Lipids
Amino Acids and Proteins
14 5/20
15 5/27 Cleanup & Checkout
final College FACULTY STUDENT
Safety in the Lab You must follow and adhere to the Los Angeles Trade-technical from the laboratory. Students who
SAFETY AGREEMENT. Failure to do so will result in point deductions or expulsion participate in the experiment since they pose
allowed to
do not attend the pre-lab lecture for each lab experiment may not be and instructions for the experiment.
a danger to their peers and themselves by not knowing the specific
safety precautions
will result in a score of zero "0" on your Laboratory
Laboratory Reports/Quizzes/Class Assignments Each lab you miss due to an emergency or illness
Reports/Quizzes/Class Assignments score. However, if you are absent from lab
missed will be replaced by the average of your other
(verification required in both cases), your lab score for the lab you willcount as a zero (regardless of the reason).
emergency or illness
lab scores. Your third absence from lab due to an
Canvas will not be accepted.
Lab reports/assignments sent via email or
Participation/Performance score is related to how well you work with
Lab Participation/Performance Your Laboratory that you actually do. So, if you're standing around watching
your
vOur lab partner(s) and the amount of hands-on lab work from your lab
performance/participation score. Points will also be deducted
lab partner(s) doing the work, expect a low lab, b) do not follow the safety regulations (e.g. not wearing
participation/performance score if you: a) are tardy (late) forcomplete your pre-lab write up or assignment before lab begins.
goggles, lab coat or proper foot wear), c) do not
vOur safety
badly in lab, e) do not get along with your lab partner(s) or fellow class mates, f) are not doing your share of the
d) perform work area a mess (i.e. not cleaning up your work area after you
hands-on lab work, g) and your lab partner(s) leave your balances), and other such infractions.
mess at the
have completed your experiment), h) leave a contat
disabilities who need any assistance or accommodations should
Dicabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS): Students with
center located in Mariposa Hall (D3-100) or call (213)763.3773
+heinstructor and the Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS)
The instructor will not drop you for poor performance; if you stop attending this class
it is up to you to drop this class. If you don't, you will probably receive a grade of "F"
change.
Disclaimer: This syllabus and course schedule is subject to