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Course Syllabus: CHE 516 Organometallic Chemistry Fall 2010 1 Course Description: Topics may include recent developments in organic synthesis, organometallics, heterocyclics, phase transfer catalysis, and physical organic chemistry. May be repeated under different topics. Number of Credit Hours: 3 semester hours - 3 hours lecture Course Prerequisites and Corequisites: Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Program Learning Outcomes: 1. The student will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental content in the basic areas of chemistry: Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical. 2. The student will integrate knowledge with critical thinking to solve problems. 3. The student will articulate scientific information through oral communication. (depending on instructor) 4. The student will articulate scientific information through written communication. (depending on instructor) General Education Core Curriculum Objectives: There are no specific general education core curriculum objectives in this course. This course is not a general education core curriculum course. Course Objective: The relationship among topics in organic chemistry will be explained. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: Use the basic principles of descriptive chemistry and molecular orbital theory to describe chemical bonding and structure of organometallic compounds (PLO 1) Explain and predict the chemical behavior and reactivity of organometallic compounds (PLO 1, 2) Describe and explain catalytic processes using an organometallic compound as a catalyst (PLO 1, 2) Show and explain how organometallic compounds are used as catalysts in organic synthesis (PLO 1, 2) Describe physical characterization methods used to study the structure and behavior of organometallic compounds (PLO 1, 2) Classroom: NM 126 Class Time: 9:30 10:45 TR Instructor: Russell J. Franks, Ph.D. Office: NM 114 Email: Office Hours: 11:00-12:00 MWF 1:00-2:00 WF 11:00-12:00 R Other times by appointment (Please email me to make an appt) Phone: (936) 468 2199 rjfranks@sfasu.edu You may also send me a message on Facebook. Required Texts and Other Materials: Spessard, G.O; Miessler, G.L. Organometallic Chemistry, 2 nd ed. Oxford, 2010 (ISBN: 978-0-19-533099-1) This text isn t available in the bookstore, but you can purchase it online at Amazon or any of the other usual places You also should have access to an undergraduate organic text (Solomons, Wade, etc.). Access to an undergraduate inorganic text (e.g. Huheey, Douglas, etc.) might also be helpful, but isn t crucial Required Supplementary Readings: Supplementary readings from the organic literature will be distributed in class or posted on Blackboard

Course Syllabus: CHE 516 Organometallic Chemistry Fall 2010 2 Course Overview: This is a course in Organometallic Chemistry. Our specific focus is going to be on transition metal organometallic chemistry. Organometallic chemistry is a hybrid discipline; it utilizes principles of both organic and inorganic chemistry. From my point of view, I don t assume you have had any organic or inorganic coursework beyond the usual 2-semester organic sequence. If you have had some advanced coursework in these areas, it might be helpful, but we ll learn what we need as we go along. Organometallic chemistry is a discipline that grew immensely in the latter half of the 20 th century. In addition to contributing to the fundamental understanding that chemists have of the behavior of atoms and molecules, organometallic chemistry has also proven to be very practical. A number of chemical transformations used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and other important chemicals are performed using organometallic catalysts. Many times these processes would be much more difficult or even impossible to do using conventional methods. Topics that we will cover include: Structure and bonding in transition metals Structure, properties, and bonding of ligands commonly encountered in organometallic chemistry Physical methods used for the study of organometallic compounds Chemical behavior of organometallic compounds (metal-centered reactions and ligand-modification reactions) Applications of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis Course Requirements: Problem Sets: Problem sets will be assigned weekly throughout the semester Problems will come from the text and from other sources Problem sets are due on the specified due date. You should have your completed assignments ready to turn in at the beginning of class Problems MUST be done in PENCIL on white 8.5 x 11 lined paper (either thin- or wide-ruled paper is OK) All work submitted should be neat, orderly, and logical. Take the time to draw structures neatly. To receive full credit, I should be able to see how you worked the problem AND the thinking and rationale that you used to solve the problem. I don t mind if you collaborate with your classmates on the problem sets. In fact, I encourage you to collaborate with your classmates. You can learn a lot this way. However, I do expect that you have worked and understand all of the problems in a problem set. If you let others do your work for you, you ll regret it on the exams. If a problem gives a literature reference, I don t mind that you look up the reference. Again, I would encourage you to do so. Please keep in mind that even though you might find the answer to a problem in the literature, I still expect that you understand (and be able to discuss thoroughly & in depth) the problem and the answer. Exams: Two major exams will be given on the dates listed in the table below. All exams (except the final exam) will be held from 6:00-9:00 pm. I will let you know where the exams are to be held. Material for exams will come from: assigned readings, lecture notes, and problem sets. Any material from these is considered fair game for exams. There will not be any in-class or out-of-class review sessions for the exams. If you have questions or need help, come by my office and talk to me. You may NOT use ANY electronic devices (including calculators) on exams. Usage of any electronic device during an exam will be treated as ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT. Please note: In order for you to have enough time to complete exams, all exams (except for the final) will be given at night. It is your responsibility to make any needed adjustments in your class/work/extracurricular schedule to accommodate for this. Please keep in mind that three hours are allotted for the exams for a reason. You should expect exams that are thorough and challenging. Plan to stay for the entire three-hour period. Final Exam: The final exam for this course will be given on Tue., Dec. 14 th, from 8:00 10:00 am in NM 126 The final exam will NOT be comprehensive, but will cover material discussed after Exam 2 You MUST take the final exam in order to pass the class. If you do not take the final, you will be assigned a grade of F in the course, regardless of your standing in the class prior to the final exam.

Course Syllabus: CHE 516 Organometallic Chemistry Fall 2010 3 Method of Evaluation: Activity Date Percentage of Semester Grade Exam 1 20 % Exam 2 20 % Final Exam Tues., Dec. 14 th (8:00 am 10:00 am) 20 % Problem Sets Assigned throughout the semester 40 % Letter Approximate Grade Percentages A 85 100 % B 70 84 % C 60 69 % D 50 59 % F 0 49 % Please take note of the following: You are adults and I will treat you like adults. This course and what you do in it is 100% your responsibility. It is your responsibility to come to class, read the assigned sections in the text before class, take good notes in class, do the homework, and get help if you are having trouble. I am more than willing to help you if you have trouble, but YOU need to take the initiative to seek help. Grades will NOT be curved in this course. If you aspire to make a certain grade, please make sure that you have acquired the minimum number of points for that grade by the end of the semester. Any material covered in lecture notes, problem sets, and/or assigned readings is fair game for exams. You are expected to learn, understand, and MASTER the material. Grading Questions: You are advised to look over graded problem sets and exams promptly after they have been returned to you. If you have a question about how a quiz or an exam was graded, I will be happy to discuss it with you. Please note that you have five (5) class days after the paper is returned to bring the paper to my office to discuss it. Grades will NOT be changed after five class days. Grades will be posted on Blackboard. This constitutes the official grade record for the course. I will use this data at the end of the semester to calculate the final grade. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to check your grades on mycourses. If the grade listed on your paper does not agree with the grade listed on mycourses, you need to bring it to my attention as soon as possible. You need to keep all graded papers throughout the semester. Do not throw anything away until the semester is over. If there is a problem or question regarding the grade on a specific assignment (e.g. the grade listed for you on mycourses is different than the grade listed on the paper), then I will require you to bring the paper to my office before I will change the grade. Make-up Policy: Missed exams: If you miss an exam, it is your responsibility to contact me within 24 hours of the exam date. If you are physically unable to contact me, have a friend or family member contact me. You may do this by calling my office and leaving a voicemail, sending me an email, or calling the Chemistry Dept. office (936-468-3606) and leaving a message. Make-up exams will only be allowed when an absence is documented and verified as being excused under the provisions of the SFA Policies and Procedures Manual. Make-up exams will be given during dead week. I reserve the right to give a comprehensive exam for a make-up exam. Attendance Policy: This is a graduate class. You are expected to be in class FOR EVERY CLASS MEETING. Period. If you should need to be absent for an extended period, or if there are extenuating circumstances regarding attendance, please inform me as soon as possible. Tardiness Policy: This is a graduate class. Class will begin promptly at 9:30 am. Be in class and ready to work when I start.

Course Syllabus: CHE 516 Organometallic Chemistry Fall 2010 4 Academic Integrity Policy: All students are urged to acquaint themselves with the University's codes, policies, and procedures involving academic misconduct, grievances, sexual and ethnic harassment, and discrimination based on disability. Copies of the SFA Policies and Procedures Manual can be obtained in print or online from the Office of Academic Affairs (http://www.sfasu.edu/upp/pap/academic_affairs.html). Students engaging in any type of academic misconduct (including, but not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, or any other action that can improperly affect my evaluation of your performance) will be subject to sanctions in accordance with SFA Academic Integrity Policies. I will recommend a grade of "F" for the course and expulsion from the University for any such violations. Semester Withdrawals: Please note: The last day to drop this course without receiving a WP or WF on your transcript is Wednesday, Oct.. 27 th. Academic Disabilities Policy: Stephen F. Austin State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course are requested to speak with me as early in the semester as possible. Students with disabilities must be registered with the Office of Disability Services prior to receiving accommodations in this course. The Office of Disability Services is located in the Human Services Bldg., Room 325, (936) 468-3004 or (936) 468-1004 (TDD). Classroom Policies: You are expected to conduct yourselves as mature professionals in class. Questions and discussions regarding the material are welcomed. Chatting and visiting are best done before or after class. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONES WHEN YOU COME TO CLASS! I don t mind if you bring food or drinks to class, but please make sure you dispose properly of anything you bring I reserve the right to change any items contained in this syllabus. This includes, but is not limited to: course content, scheduled dates, grade cutoffs, and fraction(s) of final grade assigned to individual components of the course. If I need to make such changes, I will inform you of the changes in writing. This syllabus in no way constitutes a legally-binding contract on my part.

Course Syllabus: CHE 516 Organometallic Chemistry Fall 2010 5 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLASS POLICIES AS OUTLINED IN THE SYLLABUS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME BY MY OFFICE AND DISCUSS THEM WITH ME. PLEASE READ, FILL OUT, AND TURN IN THE FOLLOWING FORM. PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY Last Name: First Name: Do you prefer to be called by some other name (if so, please list it) Hometown: Phone number (w/ area code) where you can be contacted: Where did you earn your undergrad degree? What do you want to do after grad school? Do you have any extracurricular activities, hobbies, etc. What areas of chemistry interest you? What sort of research and/or work experience have you had in chemistry? I (print your first & last names) acknowledge the following: I have received a written copy of the course syllabus for CHE 516 001 for the Fall 2010 semester. I have read and understand the policies outlined in the course syllabus. I agree to abide by and follow the policies outlined in the course syllabus. I have been advised that, if I do not agree to abide by the policies outlined in the course syllabus, I should withdraw from the course. Please note: the last day to withdraw from the course with an automatic grade of W is Wednesday, Oct. 27 th. (signature) (date)

Course Syllabus: CHE 516 Organometallic Chemistry Fall 2010 6 # Date Day Possible Topic(s) 1 8/31 T Introduction; History & common notation used in organometallic chemistry Exam 1 Material 2 9/2 R Metal-ligand interactions; Basic principles of ligand-field theory; molecular orbital theory 3 9/7 T MO theory applied to organometallic compounds; 18-electron rule 4 9/9 R Spectroscopic methods used for characterizing & studying organometallic compounds 5 9/14 T Common organometallic bonding modes; σ-donor ligands; phosphine ligands 6 9/16 R Common organometallic bonding modes; π-acceptor ligands 7 9/21 T Common organometallic bonding modes; π-acceptor ligands cont. 8 9/23 R Common organometallic bonding modes; π-acceptor ligands cont. 9 9/28 T Metal-centered organometallic reactions 10 9/30 R Metal-centered organometallic reactions Exam 2 Material 9/30 R Exam 1 11 10/5 T Metal-centered organometallic reactions 12 10/7 R Ligand-modification reactions 13 10/12 T Ligand-modification reactions 14 10/14 R Ligand-modification reactions 15 10/19 T Ligand-modification reactions 16 10/21 R Carbene & carbyne complexes 17 10/26 T Homogeneous catalysis 18 10/28 R Homogeneous catalysis 10/28 R Exam 2 19 11/2 T Homogeneous catalysis 20 11/4 R Homogeneous catalysis Final Exam Material 21 11/9 T The use of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis 22 11/11 R The use of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis 23 11/16 T The use of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis 24 11/18 R The use of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis 25 11/23 T The use of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis 11/24 R NO CLASS! Thanksgiving holiday 26 11/30 T The use of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis 27 12/2 R The use of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis 28 12/7 T The use of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis 29 12/9 R The use of organometallic compounds in organic synthesis 12/14 T Final exam 8:00-10:00 am