CHEM 3720 - Organic Chemistry 2
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30864,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Will Jencius
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., Chemistry, Kent State University, 2024
B.S., Biochemistry, Kent State University, 2017
Dr. Jencius
Email: wpjencius@ysu.edu
Office: WBH 4037
Office Phone: 330-867-5309
Preferred Contact Method: Email
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Dr. Jencius
Course Description
3720. Organic Chemistry 2. Organic compounds, names, structures, spectroscopic properties, reactions, and mechanisms. Three hours lecture. Coreq.: CHEM 3720L. Prereq.: "C" or better in CHEM 3719 and "C" or better in CHEM 3719L. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Organic Chemistry | David Klein and Lauren Starkey | 978-1394189373 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Chapters 11-12 | Synthesis and Alcohols and Phenols | Homework assignments for each chapter will be communicated through blackboard. |
| 7/6 | Chapters 12-15 | Alcohols and Phenols, Ethers and Epoxides; Thiols and Sulfides, Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy | |
| 7/13 | Chapter 15 | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy | Exam I (Chapters 11-15) on 7/17 |
| 7/20 | Chapters 16-18 | Conjugated Pi Systems and Pericyclic Reactions, Aromatic Compounds, Aromatic Substitution Reactions | |
| 7/27 | Chapters 18-20 | Aromatic Substitution Reactions, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives. | |
| 8/3 | Chapter 21 | Alpha Carbon Chemistry: Enols and Enolates | Exam II (Chapters 16-21) on 8/7 |
| 8/10 | Chapter 22 | Amines | Final Exam (Chapters 11-22) on 8/14 |
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.