Teaching
Course Materials
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)
Syllabus
Lecture Notes: Available at USC Lancaster Bookstore
Lab: Lab Safety Training & Quiz; Naming Workshop
Reading Materials:
1. Learning Organic Chemistry Reactions as a Nursing Student; Caravel Undergraduate Research Journal, 2014.
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
Chemistry 331L (Essentials of Organic Chemistry Lab I)
Lab Supplements: Sample Lab Report; Organic Lab Techniques; Journal HW (Hydroboration).
References:
1. Cai, L. Thin layer chromatography. Current Protocols Essential Laboratory Techniques 2014, 6.3.1-6.3.18. [PDF]
2. McManus, C. L.; Emmanuel, K. A.; Cai, L. Investigating caffeine content in major Chinese tea types. Chemical Educator 2018, 23, 198-202. [PDF]
Chemistry 332L (Essentials of Organic Chemistry Lab II)
Lab Supplements:
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]
Chemistry 333 (Organic Chemistry I)
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.
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: