Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry
Organic Chemistry is the first semester of a full year course that is followed by Microbiology in the second semester. Students should be science oriented and of high ability. All students planning on majoring in life science, chemistry, engineering or medical careers should strongly consider enrolling in this course.
Grading - Organic Chemistry: Semester Final is 15% of the semester grade
Tests & Quizzes: 75%
Homework & Labs 25%
Class Expectations & Lab Safety Contract: Click here to download Microbiology Standards & Expectations Form
Study Aids/Links:
REMIND 101 - is a 1-way text messaging and e-mail system. Classroom reminders may occasionally be sent via text message if there is an unexpected change to homework, to send a test/quiz reminder, etc. To receive these text message reminders, simply text the message @organickv to 81010 or to (319)774-3355. Your number will remain private through the website and you will not receive any advertisements or other texts. You may choose to opt out at any time by texting @LEAVE to the number that sent you the text message. (If you do not have texting, you may sign-up for e-mail messaging through the following website link rmd.at/organickv ) Both parents and students may sign up for this program.
Links to Resources for Each Unit:
Organic Chemistry is the first semester of a full year course that is followed by Microbiology in the second semester. Students should be science oriented and of high ability. All students planning on majoring in life science, chemistry, engineering or medical careers should strongly consider enrolling in this course.
Grading - Organic Chemistry: Semester Final is 15% of the semester grade
Tests & Quizzes: 75%
Homework & Labs 25%
Class Expectations & Lab Safety Contract: Click here to download Microbiology Standards & Expectations Form
Study Aids/Links:
- ***Textbook website for Organic Chemistry: Practice tests available. (The website is for a newer edition, but the chapter topics are the same.)
- ***Virtual Text of Organic Chemistry by Michigan State University: Practice problems on many of the topics we'll be studying.
- Organic Chemistry Toolkit by St. Olaf College contains the following two links; Alkane Comparison: Same or Different and Alkane Naming Quiz, and many others. Good practice problems.
REMIND 101 - is a 1-way text messaging and e-mail system. Classroom reminders may occasionally be sent via text message if there is an unexpected change to homework, to send a test/quiz reminder, etc. To receive these text message reminders, simply text the message @organickv to 81010 or to (319)774-3355. Your number will remain private through the website and you will not receive any advertisements or other texts. You may choose to opt out at any time by texting @LEAVE to the number that sent you the text message. (If you do not have texting, you may sign-up for e-mail messaging through the following website link rmd.at/organickv ) Both parents and students may sign up for this program.
Links to Resources for Each Unit: