CHEM 3719R - Organic Chemistry Recitation 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40757,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Peter Norris
Email: pnorris@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Organic Chemistry | David Klein & Laurie Starkey | 978-1-394-18937-3 |
The textbook is linked through Blackboard where readings and associated practice material is listed in detail.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Basics of Organic Structure | Read Chapter 1 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Organic Representations | Read Chapter 2 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Acids and Bases | Read Chapter 3 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 3 | Acids and Bases | Read Chapter 3 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 4 | Conformational Analysis | Read Chapter 4 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 5 | Stereochemistry | Read Chapter 5 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 14 | IR and Mass Spectra | Read Chapter 14 |
| 10/12 | Chapter 15 | NMR Spectroscopy | Read Chapter 15 |
| 10/19 | Chapterc 6 | Organic Reactivity | Read Chapter 6 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 7 | Substitutions and Eliminations | Read Chapter 7 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 8 | Reactions of Alkenes | Read Chapter 8 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 8 | Reactions of Alkenes | Read Chapter 8 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 9 | Alkyne Chemistry | Read Chapter 9 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 9 | Alkyne Chemistry | Read Chapter 9 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 10 | Radical Chemistry | Read Chapter 10 |
| 12/7 | Final Exam Week | Final Exam Week | Final Exam Week |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.