CHEM 3332-Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, Spring 2021

Section 14114, T/Th, 10:00 - 11:30 AM, Microsoft Teams

Section 14113, T/Th, 1:00 – 2:30 PM, Microsoft Teams

***Disclaimer: Your instructor has the authority to modify the terms and conditions of this
syllabus at any time.***

Instructor: Dr. Mary Bean

Class Lectures: Delivered through Microsoft "Teams", a part of Office 365, available to students
on "Access UH". You will not need a “join code”. When you access Teams, click on CHEM
3332, 14114 (10 AM class) or 14113 (1 PM class). Only one of the section numbers will be
available. Students will be loaded into Teams sometime in the week before classes begin.

A video of the lecture will be recorded. It will be available for 48 hours.

Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday, 1 – 3:00 PM; Tuesday/Thursday, 2:30 – 3:30 PM, in

Microsoft Teams Chat, just video call me. If I don’t answer, it’s because I’m already talking to
another student. Please call back.

Office phone: (713) 743-8552 Please send email instead. This phone will not be answered.
Calls will not be forwarded to my personal phone.

Email address: mbean3@uh.edu

ALWAYS give your REAL NAME, course (organic lecture or lab), and 5 digit section number.
Please do not send messages through Blackboard. Sign the email with your name and in the
manner in which you prefer to be addressed: Ms., Mrs., Mr., etc. If you don’t mind being
addressed by your first name, don’t use a title. I won’t respond to anonymous email. I have a
large volume of email. If I don’t respond to your email, and I don’t answer your question in class,
please send your email again with a polite “I think you may have missed this” message.

Textbook: L. G. Wade, Jr. and J. Simek, Organic Chemistry (9th edition) and Solutions Manual
We are NOT using Mastering Chemistry, so earlier, cheaper editions are OK.

Strongly Suggested: ACS Organic Chemistry Exams – The Official Guide, This is a study guide
prepared by the American Chemical Society to prepare students for the standardized, multiple-
choice ACS exam. The ACS exam will not be a part of the final exam in your class this semester
as it usually is in CHEM 3332. It will be helpful this semester as a source of practice, multiple-
choice questions and as a review of CHEM 3331. More information will be discussed on the first
day of class.

Required notes: Copies of the notes used in class must be downloaded at

http://www.uh.edu/nsm/chemistry/people/faculty/Bean/chem3332/
Taking notes during class will be difficult without these copies. Always have a few sheets of blank
paper available in case we cover an extra topic or example.

Other important information will be found on the webpage above. Some of it will NOT be
found on Blackboard. Besides the course notes, you will also find old exams with keys, the
practice quizzes with keys (posted after we’ve covered them in class), information that pertains to
each of our exams, and important announcements.

Recording of Class (required by UH for all courses)

 Students may not record all or part of class, livestream all or part of class, or
make/distribute screen captures, without advanced written consent of the instructor. If
you have or think you may have a disability such that you need to record class-related
activities, please contact the Center for Students with DisABILITIES. If you have an
accommodation to record class-related activities, those recordings may not be shared
with any other student, whether in this course or not, or with any other person or on any
other platform. Classes may be recorded by the instructor. Students may use instructor’s
recordings for their own studying and notetaking. Instructor’s recordings are not
authorized to be shared with anyone without the prior written approval of the
instructor. Failure to comply with requirements regarding recordings will result in a
disciplinary referral to the Dean of Students Office and may result in disciplinary action.

Blackboard and the Respondus Lockdown Browser/Monitor:

All of the information below that pertains to Blackboard and the Respondus Lockdown
Browser/Monitor may also be found on Blackboard. Any of the links below that are inactive in this
syllabus, such as the “short video”, are active on Blackboard.

Blackboard: UH IT recommends AccessUH for Blackboard access from computers and Chrome

or Firefox browsers. Please update the Java function in your browser.
Blackboard will be an important source of information about how to take the exams for our
course.

Note: If you have not used Blackboard before, please

read  https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student   

Students in this course will take their exams online by using Blackboard on their own computers. 
Blackboard must be accessed through the Respondus Lockdown Browser.  This special browser
includes software that works in conjunction with your own webcam to allow remote proctoring of
the exams.

Taking Exams:

The UH Undergraduate Academic Honesty Policy which may be found at the link
http://catalog.uh.edu/content.php?catoid=36&navoid=13063 will be strictly enforced. Violators will
be prosecuted to the full extent allowed by the University.

Strictly prohibited during exams:

 Use of notes, books, flashcards, cell phones, tablets, calculators, headphones, or any
other electronic devices besides the computer, microphone, and camera used to take the
exam
 Accessing any information on the internet
 Communicating with anyone by any means (e.g., in person, by phone, chat, email, text
message, etc.) other than the instructor

An Academic Honesty Pledge will be signed on Blackboard as part of the First Lecture Response
Activity that will be discussed on the first day of class.

The following requirements are necessary to maintain academic honesty and protect the
integrity of the grades obtained in the class.

PLEASE NOTE this change to the webcam requirement: In the Fall 2020 CHEM 3331
classes a webcam, internal or external was required. This semester, the use of an
EXTERNAL webcam is mandatory. Consider this to be in the same category as the clicker that
many classes require. Webcams in a wide range of prices are available on Amazon and even at
Walmart. During the exam, the camera must be positioned so that it shows you and what your
hands are doing at all times. This is no different from what we would observe during the
proctoring of an in-person exam. You must work out the camera positioning before the exam. If I
cannot see what you are doing in the video produced by the Respondus Monitoring system, your
exam will not be accepted.

A 360° “environment scan” before the exam is mandatory.

A working microphone is mandatory. Headphones are not allowed.

All instructions for the Respondus Monitor ID check and environment check must be
strictly followed to receive credit for any exam. There will be no exceptions permitted.

The 360° environment scan MUST show the following:

1. A surface clear of cell phones, calculators, books, notes, papers (other than the allowed 2
sheets of scratch paper), and anything that could be deemed capable of hiding any of the
previously mentioned items.
2. An area with no additional monitors, TV screens, computers, or tablets (Making the statement
that an additional computer is turned off is NOT sufficient.)
3. An area with no cell phones or additional electronic devices
4. Walls with no cheat sheets (information of any kind related to chemistry) taped to them
5. You are allowed two sheets of blank scratch paper. At the beginning of the environment scan,
you must hold up both sheets AT THE SAME TIME and flip them so that both sides of each sheet
are visible to the camera.

It is the student’s sole responsibility to obtain a computer, microphone, and webcam with the
necessary capability to comply with the exam requirements.  If you do not have a suitable
computer, you can request a loaner from UH by visiting the website: https://uh.edu/infotech/. 
Click the picture at the top of the page to apply for the loaner.

For more information on the Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor, please see below:

The Respondus LockDown Browser "locks down" your web browser so you cannot surf the

web as well as restricts printing and taking screen shots during an exam. A function part of
the LDB utilizes a webcam and video analytics to detect cheating during online examinations.  
Requirements for Respondus Lockdown/Monitor: A broadband internet connection
Windows: 10, 8, 7 (Not including Windows 10S) or Mac: OS X 10.10 or higher
Web camera (external) & microphone
Important Note:  Google Chromebooks are not supported. UH recommends using desktop or
laptop computers for the examination.  Students may not use cellphones or tablets.

Download the Respondus Lockdown Browser from this designated UH

link, https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?ID=185514015

View a short video introducing Respondus Monitor.  

Important Respondus Lockdown/Monitor guides – Must Read
LockdownBrowser_student_guide.pdf 

https://www.instruction.uh.edu/knowledgebase/taking-a-test-with-respondus-monitor-student-
guide/

EXAM SCHEDULE and GRADES:

Please be aware that the Interim Grade Policy will not be in place this semester.

2 Evening Exams, NO MAKE UP EXAMS ARE GIVEN.

 If you miss an exam with an acceptable excuse defined by the UH Excused
Absence Policy (see link below), the final exam score will be substituted for the
missing grade.

EVENING EXAM SCHEDULE:

Exam 1: Friday, February 19, 7:00-8:30 PM
Exam 2: Friday, March 26, 7:00-8:30 PM
Total Weight in Final Grade: 54% (27% for each exam)

Quizzes: A participation quiz or survey will be covered every day. This is a

synchronous class. It will not be possible to participate if you view a recording of
the lecture at a later time. More information on how quiz/participation points are
obtained will be discussed on the first day of class.

These quizzes (participation activities) will count as 6% of the grade. At least

three quiz grades (three absences) will be dropped.
NO MAKE UP ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED.

FINAL EXAM, NO MAKE UP EXAM IS GIVEN.

If you miss the final exam with a policy allowed excuse, you will receive an
Incomplete for the course.
Thursday, May 6, 8:00-11:00 am (Tentative – Still listed as TBD on
the UH academic calendar)
Total Weight of Final Grade: 40%

UH Excused Absence Policy:

https://uh.edu/provost/policies-resources/student/excused-absence-policy/index.php

Technology Check: Before the Practice Exam, read the Blackboard instructions for setting up
the Respondus Lockdown Browser on your PC or Mac. These instructions are found in “Course
Content” in your section’s Blackboard (and above in this syllabus). Set it up on your computer.
Test your set up with the Technology Check in the Course Content on Blackboard.

The Technology Check must be done before every exam. If you have a problem with your system
during the exam that could have been detected with the Technology Check, you will not earn
credit for the exam.

Practice Exam: The Practice Exam is a short, no-credit exam that is used to be sure you are
able to successfully open the exam. The Practice Exam will determine if you can successfully
perform the ID photo and environment scan and correctly position your webcam. It will also give
you an idea of the question format. The dates for the Practice Exam will be announced in class.

Respondus help: https://uh.edu/fdis/technology/respondus-lockdown/lockdown-tutorial-

student/LockdownBrowser_student_guide.pdf If you need computer help, call UH IT at 713-743-
1411. Check by repeating the Practice Exam.

If you have not taken the Practice Exam and you have a problem on the real exam that could
have been detected during the Practice Exam, you will not earn credit for the exam. If you ignore
any instructions concerning your recording that I give you after I’ve reviewed the videos, you will
not earn credit for the real exam.

Persons requiring assistance under Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines need to
contact me directly during office hours by January 29 th.
Course Outline and Tentative Schedule:
DATES MATERIAL COVERED
Jan. 19, 21, 26 Review of CHEM 3331

Jan. 28, Feb. 2 Spectroscopy Review

Feb. 4, 9 Ch. 14: Ethers and Epoxides

Feb. 11, 16, 18 Ch. 15: Conjugated Systems and UV Spectroscopy

Feb. 19 EXAM ONE: Review and Ch. 13, 14, 15

Feb. 23, 25 Ch. 16: Aromatic Compounds

Mar. 2, 4, 9 Ch. 17: Reactions of Aromatic Compounds

Mar. 11, 23, 25 Ch. 18: Ketones and Aldehydes

Mar. 15-20 SPRING BREAK!!!

Mar. 26 EXAM TWO: Ch. 16-18 (partial)

Mar. 30, April 1 Ch. 20: Carboxylic Acids

Apr. 6, 8 Ch. 21: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives

Apr. 13,15,20,22 Ch. 22: Additions and Condensations of Enols and

Enolate Ions

Apr. 27, 29 Ch. 19: Amines

May 6 FINAL EXAM: Ch. 1-22 (NOTE: 8 – 11:00 AM!)

Homework: Although homework is not a part of the grade, you are strongly advised to work
problems within the text of each chapter and at the end of each chapter (answers in the Solutions
Manual). The quizzes available on the class webpage are also considered as homework. We will
work some of these at the beginning of each class. It will be beneficial to work them before
coming to class.

Other Important Dates:

Feb. 3 Last day to drop without receiving a grade AND Last day to drop without
hours counting toward enrollment cap for Texas residents
April 6 Last day to drop a course with a “W”

Other Notes:
1. CHEM 3331 is a prerequisite for CHEM 3332.
2. Students may not be concurrently enrolled in CHEM 3331 and CHEM 3332.
3. To receive credit at graduation for CHEM 3332, students must have credit for CHEM 3222.
4. All drops are the responsibility of the student.
5. I cannot assign a grade of “W” after April 6. Please do not ask.
6. The grade “I” (Incomplete) is defined by University policies. I strictly adhere to the definition.
An Incomplete is not a “do-over.” Once you take an exam, you cannot later claim that a
medical or family emergency caused poor performance. You must be passing to receive an
“I” for reasons defined in the UH policy.
7. The UH Undergraduate Academic Honesty Policy http://catalog.uh.edu/content.php?
catoid=36&navoid=13063 is strictly enforced. Violators will be prosecuted to the full extent
allowed by the University.
8. There is no extra credit available in this course.

UH CAPS Statement:
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can help students who are having difficulties
managing stress, adjusting to college, or feeling sad and hopeless. You can reach CAPS
(www.uh.edu/caps) by calling 713-743-5454 during and after business hours for routine
appointments or if you or someone you know is in crisis. No appointment is necessary for the
“Let's Talk” program, a drop-in consultation service at convenient locations and hours around
campus. http://www.uh.edu/caps/outreach/lets_talk.html

The UH administration has required me to add the following to this syllabus:

University of Houston Syllabus Language

Spring 2021

Required Language

Face Covering Policy (required for courses with a face-to-face component)

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the University requires face coverings on campus
including classrooms for both faculty and students. Face coverings must cover your
mouth and nose and be worn throughout the class session. A mask with a valve is
not considered an adequate face covering and should not be used, as it can expel
exhaled air, increasing the risk to others. Eating or drinking during class is
discouraged and is not an excuse for removing the face covering for any extended
length of time. For additional information on the use of face coverings, please see
Face Covering FAQs. Failure to comply with the requirement to wear a face covering
in class will result in your being asked to leave the classroom immediately and a
disciplinary referral through the Dean of Students Office. Requests for
accommodations relating to the face covering policy may be directed to the Center
for Students with DisABILITIES (CSD).

Required Daily Health Self-Assessment (required for courses with a face-to-face

component)

Your presence in class each session means that you have completed a daily self-
assessment of your health/exposure and you:
 Are NOT exhibiting any Coronavirus Symptoms
 Have NOT tested positive for COVID-19
 Have NOT knowingly been exposed to someone with COVID-19
or suspected/presumed COVID-19
If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms that are not clearly related to a
pre-existing medical condition, do not come to class. Please see COVID-19
Diagnosis/Symptoms Protocols for what to do if you experience symptoms
and Potential Exposure to Coronavirus for what to do if you have potentially been
exposed to COVID-19. Consult the (select: Undergraduate Excused Absence Policy or
Graduate Excused Absence Policy) for information regarding excused absences due
to medical reasons.
 Excused Absence Policy (required for all courses)

Regular class attendance, participation, and engagement in coursework are

important contributors to student success. Absences may be excused as provided in
the University of Houston Undergraduate Excused Absence Policy and Graduate
Excused Absence Policy for reasons including: medical illness of student or close
relative, death of a close family member, legal or government proceeding that a
student is obligated to attend, recognized professional and educational activities
where the student is presenting, and University-sponsored activity or athletic
competition. Additional policies address absences related to military service,
religious holy days, pregnancy and related conditions, and disability.

Syllabus Changes (required for all courses)

Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the
instructor may need to make modifications to the course syllabus and may do so at
any time. Notice of such changes will be announced as quickly as possible through
email (your uh.edu account).

Helpful Information

COVID-19 Updates: https://uh.edu/covid-19/

Coogs Care: https://www.uh.edu/dsaes/coogscare/

Laptop Checkout Requests: https://www.uh.edu/infotech/about/planning/off-

campus/index.php#do-you-need-a-laptop

Health FAQs: https://uh.edu/covid-19/faq/health-wellness-prevention-faqs/

Student Health Center: https://uh.edu/class/english/lcc/current-

students/student-health-center/index.php