JCE Software, SP22: Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Part 2

Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Part 2

Lois M. Browne and Katrine Auclair
Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G2

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Order Item Number: SP-22

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Techniques in Organic Chemistry is a compilation of short video segments designed to teach the basic techniques (1,2) of organic chemistry to undergraduate university or college students. Produced by Lois M. Browne and several teaching assistants in chemistry at the University of Alberta, Techniques in Organic Chemistry uses a unique style to demonstrate different practical lab skills. The set is designed to help students envision the procedural steps of basic techniques of organic chemistry in a concise, visually interesting, engaging, and unequivocal way.
Part 2 of Techniques in Organic Chemistry is a VHS videotape that contains approximately 60 minutes of video segments describing the following techniques:

reflux: running reactions at constant temperature;
using a separatory funnel;
simple distillation;
reduced pressure distillation;
using the rotary evaporator.

Part 1, with five additional segments, was published previously. (3)

Procedures are performed by "stage hands"--only the demonstrator's hands and the equipment used are visible.
In Techniques in Organic Chemistry the emphasis is on the basic manipulative skills of the procedure. Each video segment is presented in a similar format. First, teaching assistants introduce the technical method and explain the underlying fundamental purpose. Next, the step-by-step procedure is detailed by "stage hands" as voice-over narration explains what is happening. In this section, only the equipment and the demonstrator's hands are visible to stress the proper technique and setup of apparatus. Common technical errors are addressed. Throughout the video, colorful graphic illustrations reinforce the step-by-step procedure and provide the final review of the technical method.

Colorful graphics reinforce the techniques demonstrated and correct common technical errors.

Other ways to perform these procedures exist and may be preferred. Students should be aware of options and should follow local preferences, understanding that there are fundamental steps associated with the proper handling of organic chemicals.
A French version, Techniques de Chimie Organique (approximately 60 minutes), is included. Techniques de Chimie Organique is translated, narrated, and coproduced by Karine Auclair.

A good separation (above) and an emulsion (below) in a separatory funnel--two frames from Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Part 2.

Hardware and Software Requirements
This videotape requires an NTSC VHS videocassette player and a color video monitor such as a television set. A large-screen monitor or a video projection device may be desirable.
Acknowledgement
Stage Hands: Sandra L. Kenefick, Neal N. Fong, Minh N. Vo
Graphic Illustrations: Marcia Anstee, Minh N. Vo
Talent: Jon P. Carstensen, Timothy T. Van Vliet, Karine Auclair, and Shirley A. Wacowich
Script and Narration (English): Lois M. Browne, (French): Karine Auclair
Camera and Editing: Video Masters Multimedia Productions Inc. (Durekt Productions)
Technical Consultants: Craig J. Railton, Philip L. Wickens, Larry Coulson, Todd DeMone, Ronald J. Gardner, Karine Auclair, and Shirley A. Wacowich
Funding: University Teaching Research Fund and the Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta.
Literature Cited

Lehman, J. W. Operational Organic Chemistry, 2nd Ed., Allyn and Bacon, 1981.
Harwood, L. M., Moody, C. J. Experimental Organic Chemistry, Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1989.
Browne, L. M.; Auclair, K. Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Part 1, J. Chem. Educ. Software, 1998, SP20.

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First Published: August 98
Citation: Browne, L. M.; Auclair, K. Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Part 2 J. Chem. Educ. Software SP22
Keywords: Lecture Aid; Laboratory; Organic; Laboratory techniques

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Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Part 2
Lois M. Browne and Katrine Auclair Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G2

Note:	Order Item Number: SP-22 Ordering Information

Techniques in Organic Chemistry is a compilation of short video segments designed to teach the basic techniques (1,2) of organic chemistry to undergraduate university or college students. Produced by Lois M. Browne and several teaching assistants in chemistry at the University of Alberta, Techniques in Organic Chemistry uses a unique style to demonstrate different practical lab skills. The set is designed to help students envision the procedural steps of basic techniques of organic chemistry in a concise, visually interesting, engaging, and unequivocal way. Part 2 of Techniques in Organic Chemistry is a VHS videotape that contains approximately 60 minutes of video segments describing the following techniques: reflux: running reactions at constant temperature; using a separatory funnel; simple distillation; reduced pressure distillation; using the rotary evaporator. Part 1, with five additional segments, was published previously. (3) Procedures are performed by "stage hands"--only the demonstrator's hands and the equipment used are visible. In Techniques in Organic Chemistry the emphasis is on the basic manipulative skills of the procedure. Each video segment is presented in a similar format. First, teaching assistants introduce the technical method and explain the underlying fundamental purpose. Next, the step-by-step procedure is detailed by "stage hands" as voice-over narration explains what is happening. In this section, only the equipment and the demonstrator's hands are visible to stress the proper technique and setup of apparatus. Common technical errors are addressed. Throughout the video, colorful graphic illustrations reinforce the step-by-step procedure and provide the final review of the technical method. Colorful graphics reinforce the techniques demonstrated and correct common technical errors. Other ways to perform these procedures exist and may be preferred. Students should be aware of options and should follow local preferences, understanding that there are fundamental steps associated with the proper handling of organic chemicals. A French version, Techniques de Chimie Organique (approximately 60 minutes), is included. Techniques de Chimie Organique is translated, narrated, and coproduced by Karine Auclair. A good separation (above) and an emulsion (below) in a separatory funnel--two frames from Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Part 2. Hardware and Software Requirements This videotape requires an NTSC VHS videocassette player and a color video monitor such as a television set. A large-screen monitor or a video projection device may be desirable. Acknowledgement Stage Hands: Sandra L. Kenefick, Neal N. Fong, Minh N. Vo Graphic Illustrations: Marcia Anstee, Minh N. Vo Talent: Jon P. Carstensen, Timothy T. Van Vliet, Karine Auclair, and Shirley A. Wacowich Script and Narration (English): Lois M. Browne, (French): Karine Auclair Camera and Editing: Video Masters Multimedia Productions Inc. (Durekt Productions) Technical Consultants: Craig J. Railton, Philip L. Wickens, Larry Coulson, Todd DeMone, Ronald J. Gardner, Karine Auclair, and Shirley A. Wacowich Funding: University Teaching Research Fund and the Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta. Literature Cited Lehman, J. W. Operational Organic Chemistry, 2nd Ed., Allyn and Bacon, 1981. Harwood, L. M., Moody, C. J. Experimental Organic Chemistry, Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1989. Browne, L. M.; Auclair, K. Techniques in Organic Chemistry, Part 1, J. Chem. Educ. Software, 1998, SP20. Availability Available: Now


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Last Updated: August 17, 2001 Created: June 23, 1998	Created by: N. S. Gettys Comments to: jceonline@chem.wisc.edu

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