For difficult problems, don't turn to the solution manual or a classmate for help too soon. Frequently, this struggle is the most beneficial learning process for it is the route to in depth understanding and long term retention. Read the sections dealing with academic impropriety in the University Bulletin. Material submitted for a grade is understood to be one's own work. Suspected dishonesty will be referred to the Judicial Board for investigation.
Organic chemistry is a vertical subject and exams reflect the cumulative nature of the science.
Exams will, however, emphasize material covered as described in the exam schedule. If you believe that your mark on an exam is lower than you deserve, you may appeal your grade. Submit a brief, separate paper explaining what you what corrected and why your solution deserved a higher mark. Submit this to me along with the original exam within a week of the exam being returned to the class. Only exams which have been written in permanent ink can be submitted for regrading.