General Learning Objectives
of Chem 2300
(The list below is a general one, intended only to give a broad overview of topics covered in the course. More detailed learning objectives can be found in the handout of each chapters.)
| General Learning Objective | Examples of Specific Objectives |
| Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends) | a. Apply electronegativity and hybridization concept to draw the Lewis structure and predict chemical properties for various functional groups. |
| b. Use electronegativity, octet rule, and electron(s)-moving to write the resonance structures and judge the order of stability for these structures. | |
| c. Use the pKa values to explain or define the roles of a molecule with lone-pair electron (:Z) as base, nucleophile, or leaving group in a chemical reaction. | |
| Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories | a. Apply the concepts of acid/base and nucleophile/electrophile to predict a chemical reaction. |
| b. Recognize constitution (structural) isomers, configuration isomers, conformation isomers, and stereoisomers, and explain the difference in chemical and physical properties among these compounds. | |
| c. Apply the concepts of resonance and inductive effects to predict the chemical and physical properties for different functional groups and the molecule to which these functional groups are attached. | |
| d. Explain the reaction mechanisms by using the concepts of steric hindrance, stability of carbocation, and leaving group capability. | |
| e. Explain aromaticity and recognize aromatic compounds. | |
| Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions) | a. Write correct electron-pushing mechanisms for the topic reactions in each chapter. |
| b. Perform all of the detailed learning objectives for every chapter posted online or distributed as hard copy. |