CHEM 233 Final Grades Posted

Your course scores and final grade have been posted to Blackboard. The course curve and other statistics have been posted on theGrades Summer 2012 page of the CHEM 233 course website. If you have questions or concerns about your final grade in the course, please stop by my office this Friday (8/3) between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. It was great working with all of you. I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer. Best of luck in your future endeavors. -Dr. L

Final Exam, Practical Exam and Notebook Info

The final exam for CHEM 233 will be Thursday, August 2 at 6:00 p.m. in room 250 SES. For more information, including makeup procedures, policies, sample questions and topics, download the document,  finalinfo_233SU12.pdf, from the File Sharing page of the course website.

This document also contains information concerning the lab practical exam and lab notebook due date. 

CHEM 233 Midterm Exam

Reminder: The CHEM 233 midterm exam for all sections will be on Monday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m. in room 250 SES. Arrive 10-15 minutes early so you have time to find your seat according to the seating chart that will be distributed that day. The format of the exam will be similar to the sample exams that are posted on the Sample Exams page of the course website. The midterm will cover the theory and techniques from labs 1-6. Also, no programmable calculators, graphing calculators, iPhones, iPods, PDAs or similar devices may be used. Only simple, non-programmable calculators may be used for calculations.

Welcome to CHEM 233, Summer 2012

As we approach the start of the summer 2012 semester, I want to welcome you to the course and also to give you a list of tasks that should be completed before your first class. One of the most important skills required for success in a large university laboratory course is your ability to seek out and follow directions carefully.  I encourage you to read all of the resources here on the  course website  as well as on Blackboard that are discussed in the to-do list below.  If you have any questions, my door and email inbox are open for business.  I'm looking forward to sharing my passion for the exciting world of organic chemistry with you.  This semester I aim not only to teach you the chemistry content and laboratory techniques that you require for your academic endeavors, but also to train you in the type of analytical thinking that is required for solving problems in a laboratory setting as well as the professional field to which you aspire.  While you may not want to be an organic chemist, the practical application of technical knowledge in a laboratory setting involves many general skills that  you will undoubtedly employ in your future careers.  

Cheers,

Dr. Chad Landrie

To Do List:

1.  Become acquainted with the resources available on Blackboard and on the course website (http://uic.chadlandrie.com).

2.  Purchase the  required texts and materials  for the course including the       lab manual, lab notebook, textbook and goggles.  All of these items are available at the UIC bookstore.

3.  Carefully read the  course syllabus .  The syllabus can be viewed online, found in the lab manual, downloaded from the course website's File Sharing Page  ( syllabus_233SP11toSU12.pdf) or downloaded from Blackboard.

4.  Review the principles of infrared spectroscopy as well as the common functional groups in organic chemistry.  During your first laboratory session, you will participate in an infrared spectroscopy primer (also in the lab manual) designed to introduce and review the principles of infrared spectroscopy and to demonstrate how this technique is used to identify functional groups in organic molecules.  If you are currently enrolled in CHEM 232, and have not encountered this analytical technique yet, you may want to begin working on the  IR Primer  as well as the pertinent sections in your lecture textbook before your lab.  You may also review lecture slides I've posted on spectroscopy on the  File Sharing page  ( spectroscopy_232_Lec1 ).  The  IR Primer  activity will not be collected or graded (a pre-lab notebook entry is not required); it's sole function is to provide you with the information you need for the first laboratory experiment the following session.  Be sure to ask your TA plenty of questions so that you get the information you need.  During the following lab session, you will learn how to collect IR spectra on one of our two spectrometers.  You will then use this technique on that day to identify unknown organic compounds.

5. Complete a prelab notebook entry before Lab One. A description of how to keep a laboratory notebook as well as the grading rubric that will be used to assess each entry can be found in the course manual.

CHEM 233 Final Exam, Practical Exam and Notebook Info

For more information on the lab notebook, practical exam and final exam, download the document, finalinfo_233SP12.pdf, from the File Sharing page on the course website.

CHEM 233 Midterm Grades Posted

Your midterm exam score, lab report average score and current course grade have been posted to Blackboard. You will receive your exam back during your next lab session. For midterm exam and course grading stats, visit the Grades Spring 2012 page on the CHEM 233 course website.


After you receive your exam, carefully check for mistakes or addition errors. If you believe there is a grading error, first consult your TA and if they agree, then submit your exam for review according to the instructions in the handout (exam_corrections.pdf) posted on the File Sharing Page of the orgo labs website. You must submit your exam directly to Dr. L by Friday, March 30 for it to be considered for corrections. No exam will be accepted or corrections made after that date.

Finally, if you would like more information on your standing in the course or are concerned about your performance, please stop by during office hours as soon as possible so that we can discuss strategies for improving your grade. Little can be done at the end of the semester. With over 300 points remaining in the course, however, you can still make significant improvements if you are not meeting your current goals.

Orgo Lab (CHEM 233) Midterm Exam

Reminder: The CHEM 233 midterm exam for all sections will be on Thursday, March 8 at 6:00 p.m. in room 250 SES. Arrive 10-15 minutes early so you have time to find your seat according to the seating chart that will be distributed that night. The format of the exam will be similar to the sample exams that are posted on the Sample Exams page of the course website. The midterm will cover the theory and techniques from labs 1-6. Also, no programmable calculators, graphing calculators, iPhones, iPods, PDAs or similar devices may be used. Only simple, non-programmable calculators may be used for calculations.

CHEM 233, Spring 2012: Course Info, Syllabus and To-Do List

Welcome to CHEM 233

As we approach the start of the spring 2012 semester, I want to welcome you to the course and also to give you a list of tasks that should be completed in the coming weeks.  Most of these should be completed before the first lab session so that you are adequately prepared and do not fall behind.  One of the most important skills required for success in a large university laboratory course is your ability to seek out and follow directions carefully.  I encourage you to read all of the resources here on the course website as well as on Blackboard that are discussed in the to-do list below.  If you have any questions, my door--and e-mail inbox--are open for business.  I'm looking forward to sharing my passion for the exciting world of organic chemistry with you.  This semester I aim not only to teach you the chemistry content and laboratory techniques that you require for your academic endeavors, but also to train you in the type of analytical thinking that is required for solving problems in a laboratory setting as well as the professional field to which you aspire.  While you may not want to be an organic chemist, the practical application of technical knowledge in a laboratory setting involves many general skills that  you will undoubtedly employ in your future careers.  

Cheers,

Dr. Chad Landrie

To Do List:

1.  Become acquainted with the resources available on Blackboard and on the course website (www.chadlandrie.com).

2.  Purchase the required texts and materials for the course including the lab manual, lab notebook, textbook and goggles.  All of these items are available at the UIC bookstore.

3.  Carefully read the course syllabus.  The syllabus can be found in the lab manual, downloaded from the course website’s File Sharing Page (www.chadlandrie.com) or downloaded from Blackboard.

4.  Review the principles of infrared spectroscopy as well as the common functional groups in organic chemistry.  During your first laboratory session, you will participate in an infrared spectroscopy primer (also in the lab manual) designed to introduce and review the principles of infrared spectroscopy and to demonstrate how this technique is used to identify functional groups in organic molecules.  If you are currently enrolled in CHEM 232, and have not encountered this analytical technique yet, you may want to begin working on the IR Primer as well as the pertinent sections in your lecture textbook before your lab.  You may also review lecture slides I’ve posted on spectroscopy on the File Sharing page (spectroscopy_232_Lec1).  The IR Primer activity will not be collected or graded (a pre-lab notebook entry is not required); it's sole function is to provide you with the information you need for the first laboratory experiment the following session.  Be sure to ask your TA plenty of questions so that you get the information you need.  During the following lab session, you will learn how to collect IR spectra on one of our two spectrometers.  You will then use this technique on that day to identify unknown organic compounds.

5. Complete a prelab notebook entry before Lab One. A description of how to keep a laboratory notebook as well as the grading rubric that will be used to assess each entry can be found in the course manual.

CHEM 233 Final Grades Posted

All of your course scores have been posted to Blackboard as well as your final grade. The course curve and other statistics have been posted on the Grades Fall 2011 page of the CHEM 233 course website. If you have questions or concerns about your final grade in the course, please stop by my office this Friday (12/9) or next Monday (12/12) between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

It was great working with all of you this semester and I hope we were able to successfully teach you how to apply chemical knowledge to solving problems and analyzing data in the laboratory. This process--transforming theoretical knowledge to practical application--will be critical in your professional endeavors. If our investigation at the end of the semester on the preparation of cis-3-alkenoates sparked your interest in chemistry research, consider enrolling in my CHEM 333 course, Advanced Synthetic Organic Laboratory. This course is offered in the summer and spring semesters and engages students in authentic and contemporary research in synthetic organic chemistry. Previous work on the solid-supported reduction methods that was conducted by CHEM 333 students has been published in the Journal of Organic Chemistry--a major accomplishment for an undergraduate course. We are currently working on the synthesis of antiviral compounds with triazole ring systems through Cu-catalyzed alkyne-azide coupling reactions. If you'd like to know more about the course, visit the course website or stop by my office to chat.

Have a great winter break! -Dr. L

CHEM 233 FInal Exam, Notebooks and Practical Info

Information regarding the final exam, notebooks and the lab practical has been posted to the course website's File Sharing page (final info_F11.pdf). Please read this document carefully so that you are prepared.

CHEM 233 Midterm Grades Posted

Your midterm score and lab report average score have been posted to Blackboard. You will receive your midterm back during your next lab session. For midterm exam and course grading stats, visit the Grades Fall 2011 page on the CHEM 233 course website.


After you receive your midterm exam, carefully check for mistakes or addition errors. If you believe there is a grading error, first consult your TA and if they agree then submit your exam for review according to the instructions in the handout (exam_corrections.pdf) posted on the File Sharing Page of the orgo labs website. You must submit your exam directly to Dr. L by Friday, October 28 for it to be considered for corrections. No exam will be accepted or corrections made after that date.

Finally, if you would like more information on your standing in the course or are concerned about your performance, please stop by during office hours (M,W; 3-5 p.m.) as soon as possible so that we can discuss strategies for improving your grade. Little can be done at the end of the semester. With over 300 points remaining in the course, however, you can still make significant improvements if you are not meeting your current goals.

CHEM 233 Midterm Exam

A study guide (midterminfo_233F11.pdf) has been posted for the CHEM 233 midterm exam on the course website's File Sharing page. The study guide includes the essay questions that will appear on the exam so that you may prepare for these in advance. Again, the midterm exam will be given during your regularly scheduled lab time the week of October 11-17.

CHEM 233, Fall 2011: Syllabus, Course Info & To-Do List

Welcome to CHEM 233

As we approach the start of the fall 2011 semester, I want to welcome you to the course and also to give you a list of tasks that should be completed in the coming weeks.  Most of these should be completed before the first lab session so that you are adequately prepared and do not fall behind.  One of the most important skills required for success in a large university laboratory course is your ability to seek out and follow directions carefully.  I encourage you to read all of the resources here on the course website as well as on Blackboard that are discussed in the to-do list below.  If you have any questions, my door--and e-mail inbox--are open for business.  I'm looking forward to sharing my passion for the exciting world of organic chemistry with you.  This semester I aim not only to teach you the chemistry content and laboratory techniques that you require for your academic endeavors, but also to train you in the type of analytical thinking that is required for solving problems in a laboratory setting as well as the professional field to which you aspire.  While you may not want to be an organic chemist, the practical application of technical knowledge in a laboratory setting involves many general skills that  you will undoubtedly employ in your future careers.  

Cheers,

Dr. Chad Landrie

To Do List:

1.  Become acquainted with the resources available on Blackboard and on the course website (www.chadlandrie.com).

2.  Purchase the required texts and materials for the course including the lab manual, lab notebook, textbook and goggles.  All of these items are available at the UIC bookstore.

3.  Carefully read the course syllabus.  The syllabus can be found in the lab manual, downloaded from the course website’s File Sharing Page (www.chadlandrie.com) or downloaded from Blackboard.

4.  Review the principles of infrared spectroscopy as well as the common functional groups in organic chemistry.  During your first laboratory session, you will participate in an infrared spectroscopy primer (also in the lab manual) designed to introduce and review the principles of infrared spectroscopy and to demonstrate how this technique is used to identify functional groups in organic molecules.  If you are currently enrolled in CHEM 232, and have not encountered this analytical technique yet, you may want to begin working on the IR Primer as well as the pertinent sections in your lecture textbook before your lab.  You may also review lecture slides I’ve posted on spectroscopy on the File Sharing page (spectroscopy_232_Lec1).  The IR Primer activity will not be collected or graded (a pre-lab notebook entry is not required); it's sole function is to provide you with the information you need for the first laboratory experiment the following session.  Be sure to ask your TA plenty of questions so that you get the information you need.  During the following lab session, you will learn how to collect IR spectra on one of our two spectrometers.  You will then use this technique on that day to identify unknown organic compounds.

5. Complete a prelab notebook entry before Lab One. A description of how to keep a laboratory notebook as well as the grading rubric that will be used to assess each entry can be found in the course manual.

Your course is full, but I want in!

If you are trying to register for a section of my CHEM 232 or CHEM 233 course but can't get it, keep trying especially during the first week. In both courses, several students drop during the first week. Once they've dropped that spot will be immediately open. There are no waiting lists; registration is first-come-first-serve. While you won't be able to attend a discussion section or lab section until you're registered, you're more than welcome to attend the lecture for CHEM 232 while you're trying to register.


I do not have any control over class enrollment numbers and neither I nor the chemistry department can override enrollments for CHEM 232 or CHEM 233. These are strictly controlled by the timetable office based on the number of seats available in the discussion section classrooms and laboratories.

CHEM 233 Final Exam Scores and Course Grades Posted

All of your course scores have been posted to Blackboard as well as your final grade. The course curve and other statistics have been posted on the Grades Summer 2011 page of the CHEM 233 course website. If you have questions or concerns about your final grade in the course, please stop by my office this Friday (8/5) between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. or on Monday (8/8) between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. I generally will not answer questions about grades through email. Also, you may pick up your notebooks from your TA. Unclaimed notebooks will be discarded.

It was great working with all of you this semester and I hope we were able to successfully teach you how to apply chemical knowledge to solving problems and analyzing data in the laboratory. This process--transforming theoretical knowledge to practical application--will be critical in your professional endeavors. If our investigation at the end of the semester on the preparation of cis-3-alkenoates sparked your interest in chemistry research, consider enrolling in my CHEM 333 course, Advanced Synthetic Organic Laboratory. This course is offered in the summer and spring semesters and engages students in authentic and contemporary research in synthetic organic chemistry. Previous work on the solid-supported reduction methods that was conducted by CHEM 333 students has been published in the Journal of Organic Chemistry--a major accomplishment for an undergraduate course. We are currently working on the synthesis of antiviral compounds with triazole ring systems through Cu-catalyzed alkyne-azide coupling reactions. If you'd like to know more about the course, visit the course website or stop by my office to chat.

Enjoy the rest of your summer! -Dr. L

Final Exam, Practical Exam & Laboratory Notebook

Information regarding the CHEM 233 final exam, practical exam and laboratory notebook has been posted to the course website's File Sharing page (finalinfo_233SU11.pdf). Please read this document carefully.

CHEM 233 Midterm Scores Posted

Your midterm score and lab report average score have been posted to Blackboard.  You will receive your midterm back during your next lab session.  For midterm exam and course grading stats, visit the Grades Summer 2011 page on the  CHEM 233 course website.

After you receive your midterm exam, carefully check for mistakes or addition errors.  If you believe there is a grading error, first consult your TA and if they agree then submit your exam for review according to the instructions in the handout (  exam_corrections.pdf)   posted on the  File Sharing Page   of the orgo labs website.  You must submit your exam by Friday, July 22 for it to be considered for corrections.  No exam will be accepted or corrections made after that date.

Finally, if you would like more information on your standing in the course or are concerned about your performance, please stop by during office hours (M,W; 3-5 p.m.) as soon as possible so that we can discuss strategies for improving your grade.  Little can be done at the end of the semester.  With over 300 points remaining in the course, however, you can still make significant improvements if you are not meeting your current goals.

Can I use the 4th edition of the CHEM 233 textbook instead of the 5th edition?

Since I am asked this question so often, I thought I'd post a response here. The answer is, yes. You may use the 4th edition of "Experimental Organic Chemistry: A Miniscale and Macroscale Approach." However, the page numbers and homework question numbers in the course manual refer only to the 5th edition. Therefore, you'll have to at least consult a 5th edition to make sure you are reading the correct sections and doing the correct homework questions. I will put a copy of the 5th edition on reserve in the Daley Library.

CHEM 233 To-Do List, Course Info & Syllabus

Welcome to CHEM 233  

As we approach the start of the summer 2011 semester, I want to welcome you to the course and also to give you a list of tasks that should be completed this week.  Most of these should be completed before the first lab session so that you are adequately prepared and do not fall behind.  One of the most important skills required for success in a large university laboratory course is your ability to seek out and follow directions carefully.  I encourage you to read all of the resources on the course website as well as on Blackboard that are discussed in the to-do list below.  If you have any questions, my door--and e-mail inbox--are open for business.  I'm looking forward to sharing my passion for the exciting world of organic chemistry with you.  This semester I aim not only to teach you the chemistry content and laboratory techniques that you require for your academic endeavors, but also to train you in the type of analytical thinking that is required for solving problems in a laboratory setting as well as the professional field to which you aspire.  While you may not want to be an organic chemist, the practical application of technical knowledge in a laboratory setting involves many general skills that  you will undoubtedly employ in your future careers.

Cheers,
Dr. Chad Landrie  

To Do List: 
1.  Become acquainted with the resources available on Blackboard   and on the course website ( www.chadlandrie.com).

2.  Purchase the  required texts and materials   for the course including the lab manual, lab notebook, textbook and goggles.  All of these items are available at the UIC bookstore.

3.  Carefully read the  course syllabus .  The syllabus can be found in the lab manual, downloaded from the course website's  File Sharing page  (www.chadlandrie.com) or downloaded from Blackboard.

4.  Review the principles of infrared spectroscopy as well as the common functional groups in organic chemistry.  During your first laboratory session, you will participate in an infrared spectroscopy primer (also in the lab manual) designed to review the principles of infrared spectroscopy and to demonstrate how this technique is used to identify functional groups in organic molecules.  If you are currently enrolled in CHEM 232, and have not encountered this analytical technique yet, you may want to begin working on the  IR Primer   as well as the pertinent sections in your lecture textbook before your lab.  You may also review lecture slides I've posted on spectroscopy on the File Sharing page (    spectroscopy_232_Lec1). The IR Primer  activity will not be collected or graded (a pre-lab notebook entry is not required); it's sole function is to provide you with the information you need for the first laboratory experiment the following session.  Be sure to ask your TA plenty of questions so that you get the information you need.  During the following lab session, you will learn how to collect IR spectra on one of our two spectrometers.  You will then use this technique on that day to identify unknown organic compounds.

5. Complete a prelab notebook entry before Lab One. A description of how to keep a laboratory notebook as well as the grading rubric that will be used to assess each entry can be found in the course manual.

Final Grades for CHEM 233 Posted

All of your course scores have been posted to Blackboard as well as your final grade. The course curve and other statistics have been posted on the Grades Spring 2011 page of the CHEM 233 course website. If you have questions or concerns about your final grade in the course, please stop by my office this week between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. I generally will not answer questions about grades through email. Also, you may pick up your notebooks from your TA. Unclaimed notebooks will be discarded.

It was great working with all of you this semester and I hope we were able to successfully teach you how to apply chemical knowledge to solving problems and analyzing data in the laboratory. This process--transforming theoretical knowledge to practical application--will be critical in your professional endeavors. If our investigation at the end of the semester on the preparation of cis-3-alkenoates sparked your interest in chemistry research, consider enrolling in my CHEM 333 course, Advanced Synthetic Organic Laboratory. This course is offered in the summer and spring semesters and engages students in authentic and contemporary research in synthetic organic chemistry. Previous work on the solid-supported reduction methods that was conducted by CHEM 333 students has been published in the Journal of Organic Chemistry--a major accomplishment for an undergraduate course. We are currently working on the synthesis of antiviral compounds with triazole ring systems through Cu-catalyzed alkyne-azide coupling reactions. If you'd like to know more about the course, visit the course website or stop by my office to chat.

Have a great summer! -Dr. L