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Chemistry 101 ( Fundamental Chemistry I - Lecture and Laboratory )

Syllabus 

Lecture Notes: Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10.

Problem Solutions (Lecture): Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10.

Lab Notes: How to Register for Hands-On Lab; Handout #1; Handout #2; Handout #3.

Supplementary Materials: Lab Safety Training & Quiz; Elements.


Chemistry 102 (Fundamental Organic & Biochemistry - Lecture and Laboratory)

Chemistry 105 (Chemistry and Modern Society - Lecture and Laboratory)

Syllabus

Lecture Notes: Available at USC Lancaster Bookstore

Lecture Exercise Solutions: Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8.

End-of-Chapter Questions (key): Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8.

Chemistry 111 (General Chemistry I - Lecture and Laboratory)

Lecture Notes: Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11.

Homework Keys: Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11.

Supplementary Materials: Appendix: Equations and Constants.

Chemistry 112 (General Chemistry II - Lecture and Laboratory)

Lecture Notes: Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19.

Homework Keys: Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19.

Supplementary Materials: 

1. Appendix: Equations and Constants

2. An Alternative Method for Balancing Redox Reactions

3. Graphical Analysis of Reaction Data

Chemistry 331L (Essentials of Organic Chemistry Lab I)

Chemistry 332L (Essentials of Organic Chemistry Lab II)

Lab Supplements:  

1. IR Spectra Practice

2. NMR Spectra 

References: 

1. NMR Solvents Chemical Shifts

2. Cai, L.; Rufty, C. Solvent-free pyridine-free peracetylation of glucose: An organic chemistry experiment. Chemical Educator 2013, 18, 96-98. [PDF]

3. Cai, L.; Rufty, C.; Liquois, M. Solvent-free per-O-acetylation of carbohydrates. Asian Journal of Chemistry 2014, 26, 4367-4369. [PDF]

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Chemistry 333 (Organic Chemistry I)

Syllabus 

Homework: OWLv2 Enrollment 

Lecture Notes: Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10 part 1.

Quiz Answer Keys: Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 12. 

Notes: 1. IR Chart; 2. CHEM 333 Reactions; 3. Alkene Reactions; 4. Alkyne Reactions; 5. Nomenclature.

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Chemistry 334 (Organic Chemistry II)

Lecture Notes: Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 21; Chapter 22; NMR and Structural Elucidation.

Quiz Answer Keys: Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 21; Chapter 22.

References: 

1. NMR Solvents Chemical Shifts

2. Clemmensen Reduction

Biochemistry

Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry