THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 2325.06

SEMESTER: FALL 2022

PROFESSOR: DR. JAVIER MACOSSAY-TORRES (DR. JAVIER MACOSSAY)

OFFICE: CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT, ESCIE 3.332 TEL.: 956-665-3377
E-MAIL: javier.macossaytorres@utrgv.edu

Class Hours: MW 5:00-6:15 PM, EIEAB 1.212 (In person and via zoom meeting)
Office Hours: TR 1:45-2:30 PM (In person and via zoom meeting)

THIS COURSE WILL BE DELIVERED FACE TO FACE (TR) AND ONLINE SYNCHRONOUSLY (OSYNC) USING ZOOM SESSIONS
AND CLASS RECORDINGS WILL BE UPLOADED IN BLACKBOARD

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES

Study of the structures, properties, preparation, mechanisms, and reactions of alcohols, ethers, epoxides, aromatics,
carbonyl compounds, and carboxylic add derivatives. Prerequisite: CHEM 2323.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES FOR THE COURSE

1.- Graduates will have both broad knowledge and skills of critical thinking in the chemical sciences.
2.- Graduates are prepared to conduct or participate in advanced research.
3.- Graduates will demonstrate the ability to communicate chemical knowledge.
4.- Graduates are prepared to search for employment (including graduate or professional school).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS

1.- To understand core basic concepts in Organic Chemistry.
2.- To have a deeper understanding of mechanistic details.
3.- To learn various functional groups and their reactivity.
4.- To gain deeper understanding of acid-base Chemistry
5.- To learn synthesis of different compounds.
6.- To correlate Organic Chemistry to day to day life.

TEXTBOOK AND/OR RESOURCE MATERIAL

1. David Klein, Organic Chemistry, 4th Edition, (required)
2. David Klein, Study Guide and Solutions Manual, 4th Edition (highly recommended)

GRADING POLICIES
Total Points: 400
Four Tests: 400 Points (100 points each one)
100%-90% (400-357 Points) A, 89%-80% (356-317 Points) B, 79%-70% (316-277 Points) C, 69%-60% (276-237 Points) D,
< 60% (< 236 Points) F

*All the tests will consist of material covered in the textbook, homework, and any other additional material discussed in
classes.

Homework: Homework problems will be assigned through WILEYPLUS. Homework grades will replace the lowest exam.
Chapter tests schedule:
Chapter Test 1 September 28, 2022
Chapter Test 2 October 26, 2022
Chapter Test 3 November 23, 2022
Chapter Test 4 December 12, 2022 5:45-7:30 PM (UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE)
NO MAKE UP EXAMS. IF THERE IS A MEDICAL OR ACCIDENT EXCUSE, PLEASE PRESENT A SIGNED REQUEST AND THE
CORRESPONDING PROOF.
LAST DAY TO DROP THE CLASS NOVEMBER 10, 2022 (UNIVERSITY DEADLINE).

CHAPTERS:
1.- Alkynes
2.- Aromatic Compounds
3.- Aromatic Substitution Reactions
4.- Aldehydes and Ketones
5.- Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives
6.- Alcohols and Phenols
7.- Amines
8.- Ethers and Epoxides
9.- Infrared Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
10.- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

NOTICE: Your enrollment in this course requires that you use Respondus Lockdown Browser and Respondus Monitor for
online assessment proctoring. LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within
Blackboard and replaces regular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Respondus Monitor requires you to have
a webcam and microphone as it will record you while taking your assessment. YOUR ACTIVITIES ARE RECORDED WHILE
YOU ARE LOGGED INTO OR TAKING YOUR ASSESSMENT(S). THE RECORDINGS SERVE AS A PROCTOR AND WILL BE
REVIEWED AND USED IN AN EFFORT TO MAINTAIN ACADEMIC INTEGRITY.

You can find more detailed information on Lockdown Browser and Monitor at www.utrgv.edu/online/getting-
support/student-support/respondus/index.htm.

BLACKBOARD SUPPORT
If you need assistance with course technology at any time, please contact the Center for Online Learning and Teaching
Technology (COLTT).
Campus: Brownsville Edinburg

Location: Casa Bella (BCASA) 613 Education Complex (EEDUC) 2.202

Phone: 956-882-6792 956-665-5327

Toll Free: 1-866-654-4555

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Support Tickets Submit a Support Case via our Ask COLTT Portal

24/7 Blackboard Support

Need Blackboard assistance after hours? You can call our main office numbers, 956-882-6792 or 956-665-5327, to speak
with a support representative.

ATTENDANCE:
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences.
UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored
university activities, such as athletics; have been provided such an accommodation by Student Accessibility Services
(SAS); for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of
the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations.

ABSENCE/SICK POLICY:
The use of recordings will enable you to have access to class lectures, group discussions, etc. in the event you have to
miss a synchronous or face to face class meeting due to illness or other extenuating circumstance. Our use of such
technology is governed by the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), UTRGV’s acceptable-use policy, and
UTRGV HOP Policy STU 02-100 Student Conduct and Discipline. A recording of class sessions will be kept and stored by
UTRGV, in accordance with FERPA and UTRGV policies. Your instructor will not share the recordings of your class
activities outside of course participants, which include your fellow students, teaching assistants, or graduate assistants,
and any guest faculty or community-based learning partners with whom we may engage during a class session. You may
not share recordings outside of this course. Doing so may result in disciplinary action under UTRGV HOP Policy STU 02-
100 Student Conduct and Discipline.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Members of the UTRGV community uphold the Vaquero Honor Code’s shared values of honesty, integrity and mutual
respect in our interactions and relationships. In this regard, academic integrity is fundamental in our actions, as any act
of dishonesty conflicts as much with academic achievement as with the values of honesty and integrity. Violations of
academic integrity include, but are not limited to: cheating, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), and collusion;
submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an
examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such
acts (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, STU 02-100, and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All violations of
Academic Integrity will be reported to Student Rights and Responsibilities through Vaqueros Report It.

UTRGV POLICY STATEMENTS

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Students with a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects academic
performance) who would like to receive reasonable academic accommodations should contact Student Accessibility
Services (SAS) for additional information. In order for accommodation requests to be considered for approval, the
student must apply using the mySAS portal located at www.utrgv.edu/mySAS and is responsible for providing sufficient
documentation of the disability to SAS. Students are required to participate in an interactive discussion, or an intake
appointment, with SAS staff. Accommodations may be requested at any time but are not retroactive, meaning they are
valid once approved by SAS. Please contact SAS early in the semester/module for guidance. Students who experience a
broken bone, severe injury, or undergo surgery may also be eligible for temporary accommodations.

Pregnancy, Pregnancy-related, and Parenting Accommodations

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex discrimination, which includes discrimination based on
pregnancy, marital status, or parental status. Students seeking accommodations related to pregnancy, pregnancy-
related condition, or parenting (reasonably immediate postpartum period) are encouraged to apply to Student
Accessibility Services using the following link: Pregnancy Accommodations Request Form
https://www.utrgv.edu/pregnancy

Student Accessibility Services:

Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 1.107 in the Music and Learning Center building
(BMSLC) and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.

Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center (EUCTR) and can be contacted by
phone at (956) 665-7005 or via email at ability@utrgv.edu.
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD:
Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account
(http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Students who complete their
evaluations will have priority access to their grades. Online evaluations will be available on or about:

Fall Module 1 (7 weeks) October 12-18, 2022

Fall Regular Term 2022 November 18- December 7, 2022
Fall Module 2 (7 weeks) December 7-13, 2022

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT and MANDATORY REPORTING:

In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “Responsible Employee” for reporting purposes under
Title IX regulations and so must report to the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity (OIED@utrgv.edu) any instance,
occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, stalking, dating
violence, domestic violence, and sexual harassment, about which she/he becomes aware during this course through
writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including
confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working,
and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect that is free from sexual misconduct,
discrimination, and all forms of violence. If students, faculty, or staff would like confidential assistance, or have
questions, they can contact OVAVP (Office for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention) at (956) 665-8287, (956) 882-
8282, or OVAVP@utrgv.edu.

COURSE DROPS:
According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR (drop) until the official
drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students
considering dropping the class should be aware of the “3-peat rule” and the “6-drop” rule so they can recognize how
dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate
students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public
higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees
charged to students who take the same class for the third time.

STUDENT SERVICES:
Students who demonstrate financial need have a variety of options when it comes to paying for college costs, such as
scholarships, grants, loans and work-study. Students should visit the Student Services Center (U Central) for additional
information. U Central is located in BMAIN 1.100 (Brownsville) or ESSBL 1.145 (Edinburg) or can be reached by email
(ucentral@utrgv.edu) or telephone: (888) 882-4026. In addition to financial aid, U Central can assist students with
registration and admissions.

Students seeking academic help in their studies can use university resources in addition to an instructor’s office hours.
University Resources include the Advising Center, Career Center, Counseling Center, Learning Center, and Writing
Center. The centers provide services such as tutoring, writing help, counseling services, critical thinking, study skills,
degree planning, and student employment. In addition, services such as the Food Pantry are also provided. Locations are
listed below.

Center Name Brownsville Campus Edinburg Campus

Advising Center BMAIN 1.400 ESWKH 101A
AcademicAdvising@utrgv.edu (956) 665-7120 (956) 665-7120
Career Center BINAB 1.105 ESSBL 2.101
CareerCenter@utrgv.edu (956) 882-5627 (956) 665-2243
Counseling Center BSTUN 2.10 EUCTR 109
Counseling@utrgv.edu (956) 882-3897 (956) 665-2574

Counseling and Related Services List

 Center Name Brownsville Campus Edinburg Campus
Food Pantry BCAVL 101 & 102 EUCTR 114
FoodPantry@utrgv.edu (956) 882-7126 (956) 665-3663
Learning Center BMSLC 2.118 ELCTR 100
LearningCenter@utrgv.edu (956) 882-8208 (956) 665-2585
Writing Center BUBLB 3.206 ESTAC 3.119
WC@utrgv.edu (956) 882-7065 (956) 665-2538

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES:
The UTRGV academic calendar can be found at https://my.utrgv.edu/home at the bottom of the screen, prior to login.
Some important dates for Fall 2022 include:

Fall Module 1
August 31 First day of classes.
August 31 Last day to add a class or register for Fall Module I classes.
October 11 Last day to drop a class or withdraw.
October 19 Final Exams (Term Ends)
October 21 Grades Due at 3 p.m.

Fall Regular Term

August 29 First day of classes.
September 4 Last day to add a class or register for Fall classes.
September 7 Last day to submit an honors-by-contract form.
November 10 Last day to drop a class or withdraw.
December 8 Study Day – NO classes
December 9-15 Final Exams
December 15 Fall classes end; Official last day of the term
December 19 Grades Due at 3 p.m.

Fall Module 2
October 26 First day of classes.
October 26 Last day to add a class or register for Fall Module 2 classes.
December 6 Last day to drop a class or withdraw.
December 14 Final Exams (Term Ends)
December 16 Grades Due at 3 p.m.

DEAN OF STUDENTS RESOURCES:

The Dean of Students office assists students when they experience a challenge with an administrative process, unexpected
situation such as an illness, accident, or family situation, and aids in resolving complaints. Additionally, the office facilitates
student academic related requests for religious accommodations, support students formerly in foster care, helps to
advocate on behalf of students and inform them about their rights and responsibilities, and serves as a resource and
support for faculty and campus departments.
Vaqueros Report It allows students, staff and faculty a way to report concern about the well-being of a student, seek
assistance in resolving a complaint, or report allegations of behaviors contrary to community standards or campus policies.
The Dean of Students can be reached by emailing dos@utrgv.edu, by logging into Virtual Office hours in which a
representative is available Monday-Friday 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-4:00 p.m, or by visiting one of the following office
locations: Cavalry (BCAVL) 204 or University Center (EUCTR 323). Phone: 956-665-2260.