Natural heterocyclic compounds 0600-S1-W-NZH

Heterocyclic compounds are a numerous and diverse group of organic compounds whose molecules are in a ring structure with at least one elemental atom other than carbon in the ring. The lecture covers compounds containing nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur as heteroatom. Particular emphasis is placed on learning the basics of the nomenclature of heterocyclic compounds, which often causes the most problems for students. The structures and properties of heterocycles are discussed according to the division into aromatic and non-aromatic compounds, and also according to the size of the ring containing one or more heteroatoms. The chemistry of heteroaromatic compounds with five and six membered rings is presented in the most detail. Heterocyclic compounds occurring in nature, their structure, role and application are widely discussed.

Total student workload

1. 30 contact hours - lecture, 2. 15h individual work, 3. 15h time required for preparation in the assessment process. The total student workload is 60h = 2 ECTS credits

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: The graduate has advanced knowledge of principles of chemistry and the nomenclature of heterocyclic compounds - K_W01 W2: The graduate knows the most important elements of heterocyclic compounds. The graduate knows ways of correlations between elements’ properties and their primary chemical compounds, and the place of the element in the periodic table - K_W02 W3: The graduate has advanced knowledge of functional groups of organic compounds and reaction mechanisms of the synthesis of heterocycles and characteristic reactions for heterocyclic compounds - K_W07 W4: The graduate has advanced knowledge of aspects of the construction and methods of assessment of properties of heterocyclic compounds. The graduate has knowledge enabling them to use materials for a specified practical purpose and to indicate a method of their management after their lifetime - K_W13

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: The graduate is able to use chemical terminology and concepts in general chemistry and chemistry of heterocyclic compounds - K_U01 U2: The graduate is able to recognise functional groups of organic compounds and to perform experiments in organic chemistry - K_U07 U3: The graduate is able to describe the structure and functions of heterocyclic compounds, including macromolecular compounds, occurring in nature, and characterize their properties - K_U11

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Analytical thinking: The graduate is able to work on his/her own and effectively with large amounts of data, to perceive interrelations between phenomena and draw correct conclusions using the principles of logic - K_K01 K2: Pursuit of development: The graduate is focused on the constant acquisition of new knowledge, skills and experience. The graduate acknowledges the need for constant self-improvement and increasing his/her professional skills. The graduate is aware of the limitations of their knowledge and understands the need for further education - K_K05 K3: Autonomy: The graduate implements agreed objectives on his/her own, taking autonomous and sometimes difficult decisions. The graduate is able to find information in the field literature - K_K07

Teaching methods

Lecture: conventional with the use of multimedia presentations

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- presentation of a paper

Online teaching methods

- content-presentation-oriented methods

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of organic chemistry

Course coordinators

Agnieszka Tafelska-Kaczmarek

Learning outcomes

W1: The graduate has advanced knowledge of principles of chemistry and the nomenclature of heterocyclic compounds - K_W01
W2: The graduate knows the most important elements of heterocyclic compounds. The graduate knows ways of correlations between elements’ properties and their primary chemical compounds, and the place of the element in the periodic table - K_W02
W3: The graduate has advanced knowledge of functional groups of organic compounds and reaction mechanisms of the synthesis of heterocycles and characteristic reactions for heterocyclic compounds - K_W07
W4: The graduate has advanced knowledge of aspects of the construction and methods of assessment of properties of heterocyclic compounds. The graduate has knowledge enabling them to use materials for a specified practical purpose and to indicate a method of their management after their lifetime - K_W13

U1: The graduate is able to use chemical terminology and concepts in general chemistry and chemistry of heterocyclic compounds - K_U01
U2: The graduate is able to recognise functional groups of organic compounds and to perform experiments in organic chemistry - K_U07
U3: The graduate is able to describe the structure and functions of heterocyclic compounds, including macromolecular compounds, occurring in nature, and characterize their properties - K_U11

K1: Analytical thinking: The graduate is able to work on his/her own and effectively with large amounts of data, to perceive interrelations between phenomena and draw correct conclusions using the principles of logic - K_K01
K2: Pursuit of development: The graduate is focused on the constant acquisition of new knowledge, skills and experience. The graduate acknowledges the need for constant self-improvement and increasing his/her professional skills. The graduate is aware of the limitations of their knowledge and understands the need for further education - K_K05
K3: Autonomy: The graduate implements agreed objectives on his/her own, taking autonomous and sometimes difficult decisions. The graduate is able to find information in the field literature - K_K07

Assessment criteria

Lecture: graded credit on the basis of a written exam
The required threshold for a satisfactory grade - 50-60%, a satisfactory plus - 61-65%, good - 66-75%, good plus - 76-80%, very good - 81-100%.

Written exam - W1, W2, W3, W4, U1, U2, U3
Activity - K1, K2, K3

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

. J. Młochowski, Chemia związków heterocyklicznych, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa 1994.
2. J. A. Joule, G. F. Smith, Chemia związków heterocyklicznych, PWN, Warszawa 1984.
3. T. Eichert, S. Hauptmann, A. Speicher, The chemistry of heterocycles, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2010.
4. J. A. Joule, K. Mills, Heterocyclic chemistry, Wiley, Chichester 2010.
5. A. R. Katritzky, A. F. Pozharskii, Handbook of heterocyclic chemistry, Elsevier Science Ltd., Oxford 2000.
6. R. R. Gupta, M. Kumar, V. Gupta, Heterocyclic chemistry, Springer, Berlin 1998.

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