Readings
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![]() | Middle Georgia State University | Reading Assignments |
Date | Topic |
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Day 1 | Introduction to organic chemistry, drawing organic structures | Videos: Condensed structures (6:48) Bond-line structures (12:56) 3D bond-line structures (10:57) | |
Day 2 | Molecular geometry, functional groups | Videos: Functional groups (7:23) More functional groups (8:52) Identifying functional groups (9:18) Memorize the functional group names and structures in their various representations. | |
Day 3 | Nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes | Reading: 1.06, 1.07, 1.08, 1.09, 1.10 Videos: Naming simple alkanes (9:27) Alkene nomenclature (10:38) Alkyne nomenclature (7:08) Other videos in the lists may be helpful when working homework. This is a topic that takes practice and memorization. | |
Day 4 | Stereochemistry, nomenclature and stereochemistry of cycloalkanes | Reading: 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15 Videos: Cis-trans isomerism (5:24) Introduction to chirality (6:46) Chiral examples 1 (11:02) | |
Day 5 | Nomenclature of other functional groups, review | Reading: 1.04 Videos: Do the reading for this day Memorize the functional groups | |
1/28 Cochran 2/1 Dublin | Exam 1 | Unit Summary 1.16 (under construction) | |
Day 7 | Reactions and properties of alkenes | Reading: 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14 Videos: Intermolecular Forces 8:35 Boiling point of organic compounds 11:06 | |
Day 8 | Reactions and properties of alkynes | Reading: 2.21, 2.22, 2.23, 2.24 Videos: Introduction to reaction mechanisms 11:21 | |
Day 9 | Reactions and properties of aromatic compounds | Reading: 2.31, 2.32, 2.33, 2.34 Videos: Resonance 11:50 Aromatic Stability I 5:57 Electrophilic aromatic substitution mechanism 6:54 Ortho para directors I 12:57 | |
Day 10 | Reactions and properties of alcohols and ethers | Reading: 2.41, 2.42, 2.43, 2.44 Videos: | |
Day 11 | Review | Review the subjects covered by the Readings | |
Day 12 | Chemical Reasoning | Skills you will develop in this course | |
2/23 Cochran 2/24 Dublin | Exam 2 | ||
Day 14 | Reactions and properties of amines | Reading: 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, 3.14 Videos: Acid-base definitions 8:30 | |
Day 15 | Carbonyl chemistry | Videos: Aldehyde Introduction 7:48 Ketone naming 8:43 | |
Day 16 | Reactions and properties of aldehydes and ketones | Reading: 3.31, 3.32, 3.33, 3.34 Videos: Reactivity of aldehydes and ketones 10:04 Formation of hemiacetals 10:43 | |
Day 17 | Reactions and properties of carboxylic acids and derivatives | Readings: 3.41, 3.42, 3.43, 3.44 Videos: Carboxylic acid namenclature and properties 8:51 Nomenclature and properties of amides 8:49 I recommend you examine the readings briefly as well. | |
Day 18 | Review |
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3/22 Cochran 3/23 Dublin | Exam 3 |
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Day 20 |
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Day 21 | Intro to Biomolecules | ||
Day 22 | Carbohydrates | Reading: 4.21, 4.22, 4.23, 4.24, 4.25 Videos: Carbohydrates - naming and classification 10:26 | |
Day 23 | Lipids | Videos: Molecular structure of triglycerides 11:03 Saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and trans fats 8:56 Lipid overview 11:30 | |
Day 24 | Proteins | Videos: Introduction to amino acids 9:53 | |
Day 25 | Enzymes | Reading: 4.51, 4.52, 4.53, 4.54, 4.55 Videos: Introduction to enzymes 6:04 Induced fit model of enzyme catalysis 6:43 Six types of enzymes 7:03 | |
Day 26 | Nucleic Acids | Reading: 4.61, 4.62, 4.63, 4.64 Videos: DNA 13:01 | |
Day 27 | Review | ||
4/19 Cochran 4/20 Dublin | Exam 4 |
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Day 28 | Biochem topics: Concentration scales, osmolarity, electrolyte balance | Videos: Diffusion and Osmosis 18:59 Molarity vs. osmolarity 11:31 Reference: | |
Day 29 | Biochem topics: Kidneys and Kidney Failure | Reference: | |
Day 30 | Biochem topics: Lab Tests and Drugs for Kidney Failure | Videos: The kidney and nephron 18:37
Readings: Kidneys and How They Work
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5/4 Dublin 6:00-8:00 PM 5/5 Cochran 8:00-10:00 AM | Final Exam: Cumulative | ||