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Chem 227 / Spring 2010

1. Introductions / Roll :


Sign/ Initial Roster
 Provide the name that you would like to be addressed by next to the printed name on the clip board if it is different. (eg. Roster = Smith, William --> Bill) It is being circulated through the class on a clipboard.

If your name does not appear, you are not enrolled. If not, write your name one the page following the roster pages. Include either your DVC id or SSN. See Dr. R. after class to activate the late add code.
E-mail  (DUE before next class.)

Instructions:

    Use an account that is your OWN personal account and one that Dr R. can use to reply to you.

    Address your e-mail to: rrusay@chemconnections.org

    Title the e-mail:     Chem 227 Sp2010

    In the body of the e-mail message provide the following information.

  1. Your name:
  2. Planned major: (If not certain, enter undecided.)
  3. College or University that you are planning to transfer to: (If not certain, state undecided.)
  4. When do you plan to transfer? eg. Fall 2010
  5. Do you want your complete set of grades to be posted on-line for you to review after each of the three in-class exams and final exam? Yes/No
    If yes, provide a unique login name or number.
    Login: ________________
  6. Answer the following questions:

    a) What percentage is i-clicker in-class use worth in the overall Chem 227 grade?

    b) What percentage is Webassign homework/tutorials worth in the overall Chem 227 grade?

c) What is the most important global issue facing you and your generation? (eg. climate change, cancer, war, famine, geological catastrophes [earthquakes, etc.]). And, how does science relate to addressing it (consider any scientific emphasis: chem, bio, physics, etc.)?

 

2) Syllabus/Course Homepage: http://chemconnections.llnl.gov/orgchem/chem227/227syllabus-s10.html

3) Course Calendar

4) General Course Topics:

Chemwiki: http://chemwiki.ucdavis.edu/Wikitexts/DVC_Chem_227%3a_Rusay

Chem 226 addressed organic molecules in the context of our senses, in particular, smell, and showcased the effects of natural products. Chem 227 will build a similar context wherein organic chemistry & natural products are related to human physiology, metabolism, health and disease. It will consider:

The chemistry of:

Threading Organic Chemistry with your Health and State of Mind

Structural illucidation/ Spectroscopy (Theory & Practice):

Multistep Lab Syntheses

Library Research Project (UC Berkeley tentative if the UC budget allows.)

Course Capstone: Influenza / Dramatic Production & Performance
For specific details refer to the Chem 227 Assignments page .