Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

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This course focuses on various important subject areas, which form the basis of organic chemistry. The first subject area of interest provides a general overview and relates to atomic theory, bonding theory, hybridization, molecular orbital theory and resonance. The second area deals entirely with stereochemistry, which is an essential topic in the life sciences, since stereochemistry often determines the activity of biological compounds or medicines. The third important area focusses on characterization methods used in organic chemistry and their application in the identification of organic molecules. The remaining and most important subject area is dedicated to organic reactivity. To this end, a logical review will be provided of the reactivity of the most important functional groups, as applied in organic synthesis. This review will not only consist of comparatively simple molecules, such as alkanes, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and amines, but will also be illustrated with examples from more complex biomolecules.

Doelstellingen van dit vak

•To teach the basic principles of organic chemistry for future students in medicine, biology and molecular life sciences. •To give you the ability to recognize organic compounds and to understand their basic physical and chemical properties. • To enable you to understand typical organic reactions, and be able to apply them to obtain well defined organic compounds. •To present a broad spectrum of characterization methods used in organic chemistry and to give you the ability to use the results found with these methods to identify organic molecules. •To provide sufficient knowledge for further advanced courses in chemistry, biochemistry and the life sciences.

Voorwaarden

SCI1004 Introduction to Chemistry. Students with substantial high school experience in Chemistry (For an indication of the relevant topics, see SCI-C, p. vi-viii) can contact the coordinator to request a waiver.

Aanbevolen literatuur

•“Chemistry” by Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino and Wille; Wiley 2nd edition 2012.

Instructional format
Tutorial group meetings and Lectures. Problem-Based Learning (PBL) assignments will be supplemented with more structured learning assignments based on exercises, which can be found in the textbook. In case of less than 6 participating students, the course format and examination will be adjusted.

Examination
Student evaluation will be based on 1) a midterm examination, which consists of a mixture of multiple choice and open questions, 2) a final examination, which also consists of a mixture of multiple choice and open questions, 3) the contributions to the tutorial group in the form of presented problem solutions and research assignments.

This course is a prerequisite for the following course(s):
•SCI3033 Physical Chemistry
SCI2017
Periode 4
27 jan 2025
21 mrt 2025
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Studiepunten: 
5.0
Taal van de opleiding: 
Engels
Coördinator:
Onderwijsmethode: 
PBL, Presentation(s), Lecture(s), Assignment(s), Paper(s)
Evaluatiemethoden: 
Final paper, Attendance, Participation, Written exam, Oral exam, Take home exam