CHEM 3719 - Organic Chemistry 1
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30861,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Shiva Moaven
Professional Qualifications:
Postdoctoral Scholar, The Ohio State University
Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Oregon
Ph.D., Chemistry, Texas Tech University
M.Sc., Applied Chemistry, Amirkabir University of Technology
B.Sc., Applied Chemistry, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Assistant Professor
Email: smoaven@ysu.edu
Office: Ward Beecher science Hall, Room 6014
Office Phone: 330-941-1425
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
Expect a respond within 48 business hours.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Moaven
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Course Description
Organic compounds, reactions, and theories. The typical preparations and procedures of analysis. Organic compounds underpin Biochemistry and Genetics, and organics are the backbone of the pharmaceutical and petroleum industries. Material covered in Chemistry 3719 (and 3720) is relevant to tests used for entry to professional & graduate schools in the US.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Organic Chemistry, 5th Edition | Klein, D.; Starkey, L. | 9781394189373 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Chapters 1-3 | Homework 1 & 2 will be due (announcement on BlackBoard) | |
| 5/18 | Chapters 3-5 | Homework 3 & 4 will be due (announcement on BlackBoard) Exam 1 (approximately Ch 1-4) 05/22/2026 8:30-9:20 am |
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| 5/25 | Chapters 5-6 | Homework 5 will be due (announcement on BlackBoard) | |
| 6/1 | Chapters 6-8 | Homework 6 and 7 will be due (announcement on BlackBoard) Exam 2 (approximately Ch 5-7) 06/05/2026 8:30-9:20 am |
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| 6/8 | Chapters 8-9 | Homework 8 will be due (announcement on BlackBoard) | |
| 6/15 | Chapters 9-10 | Homework 9 will be due (announcement on BlackBoard) Exam 3 (approximately Ch 7-9) 06/17/2026 8:30-9:20 am |
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| 6/22 | Chapters 10-11 | Homework 10 will be due (announcement on BlackBoard) Final Exam (Ch 1-11) 06/26/2026 8:30-10:30 am |
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.