Organic Chemistry
1755-F2-CHOR-J
The Organic Chemistry course is delivered in the form of lectures, laboratory exercises, and seminars.
The lecture aims to broaden the knowledge of organic chemistry acquired at secondary school level. The task of the lecture is to familiarize students with the structure and chemical properties of individual groups of organic compounds: hydrocarbons, chlorinated derivatives, organometallic compounds, alcohols and phenols, ethers, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, nitro compounds, sulfonic acids and carbonic acid derivatives, as well as compounds of natural origin.
The laboratory exercises are designed to familiarize students with the general principles and regulations of health and safety in a chemical laboratory, laboratory equipment used in organic preparation, and the principles of assembling basic kits for the synthesis and purification of organic compounds. The aim of the classes is also to familiarize students with methods of purification and separation of organic compounds and methods of assessing the purity of substances. Students independently purify organic compounds using crystallization, extraction, and distillation methods, synthesize selected organic compounds, and perform qualitative analysis of organic compounds.
Seminars devoted to the practical application of organic chemistry to solve problems. Reaction mechanisms and the directing effect of substituents are discussed in detail.
Total student workload
1. The workload associated with classes requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is as follows:
– participation in lectures: 40 hours,
– participation in laboratories: 112 hours,
– participation in seminars: 38 hours,
– exam: 2 hours.
The workload associated with classes requiring the direct participation of academic teachers is 192 hours, which corresponds to 7.68 ECTS points.
2. Student workload balance:
– participation in lectures: 40 hours,
– participation in laboratories: 112 hours,
– participation in seminars: 38 hours,
– exam: 2 hours,
– collecting and selecting appropriate materials for classes – 23 hours,
– preparing and supplementing notes – 22 hours,
– required revision of material – 30 hours,
– reading of recommended literature: 35 hours
– preparation for the exam: 48 hours
The total workload for the student is 350 hours, which corresponds to 14 ECTS credits.
3. Workload related to scientific research:
– participation in classes covered by scientific activity (including scientific research methodology, research results, studies): 90 hours,
– participation in lectures (including scientific research methodology, studies, research results): 30 hours,
– collection and selection of appropriate materials for classes: 15 hours,
– reading of indicated scientific literature: 20 hours
– preparation for classes covered by scientific activity: 15 hours,
– preparation for assessment in the field of research and scientific aspects for the subject being studied: 25 hours
The total amount of work required of the student in connection with the scientific research is 195 hours, which corresponds to 7.80 ECTS points.
4. Time required to prepare for and participate in the assessment process:
– preparation for classes: 10 hours,
– preparation for tests: 12 hours (0.48 ECTS points)
– preparation for the exam: 40 hours (1.60 ECTS points)
5. Time required to complete the mandatory internship: not applicable.
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: Knows the basic groups of organic compounds and the principles of their nomenclature -K_B.W17
W2: Describes the influence of the inductive and mesomeric effects on the properties of organic compounds -K_B.W18
W3: Knows the types of chemical reactions of organic compounds -K_B.W19
W4: Describes the mechanisms of radical, electrophilic, and nucleophilic substitution reactions, electrophilic and nucleophilic addition reactions, and elimination reactions -K_B.W19
W5: Knows the classification of compounds based on the presence of functional groups -K_B.W20
W6: Knows the chemical properties of hydrocarbons, chlorinated derivatives, organometallic compounds, alcohols and phenols, ethers, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, nitro compounds, sulfonic acids, and carbonic acid derivatives -K_B.W20
W7: Knows the structure and chemical properties of five- and six-membered heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur -K_B.W21
W8: Knows the structure and properties of organic compounds of natural origin: alkaloids, carbohydrates, steroids, terpenes, lipids, amino acids, peptides, and proteins -K_B.W21, K_B.W22,
W9: Knows the basics of preparation and identification of organic compounds and their purification by crystallization, extraction and distillation methods -K_B.W23
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: Can describe the structure and properties of individual groups of organic compounds -K_B.U10
U2: Can synthesize organic compounds based on a given procedure -K_B.U10
U3: Can identify selected organic compounds using qualitative reactions and physicochemical data -K_B.U10
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: Establishes relationships with colleagues based on mutual trust and respect -K_K1
K2: Is able to recognize and acknowledge their own limitations, self-assess their deficits and educational needs -K_K2
K3: Is able to work in a group -K_K3
K4: Uses Internet resources to search for information on synthesis procedures and methods of identifying organic compounds -K_K7
K5: Is able to interpret the results of independent measurement of physicochemical data (melting point, boiling point, refractive index) and draw conclusions from the obtained results
Teaching methods
Lectures:
− informative lecture (conventional)
− problem-based lecture with multimedia presentation
Laboratory:
− individual work
− laboratory classes
− analysis of results
Seminar:
− activating and problem-based methods (discussion, case method, classical problem method)
− individual work
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
- display
Expository teaching methods
- problem-based lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- laboratory
- classic problem-solving
- seminar
- practical
- observation
Prerequisites
To complete this course, you must have a high school level knowledge of organic chemistry.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Written exam: W1–W9, U1, U3
Test: W1–W9, U1, U3
Practical exercise: U2, U3, K1–K5
Practical placement
The education program does not include professional internships.
Bibliography
Primary literature:
1. McMurry J. Organic Chemistry. 9th ed. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning; 2016
2. Solomons TWG, Fryhle CB, Snyder SA. Organic Chemistry. 12th ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 2016
Supplementary literature:
1. Vollhardt P, Schore N. Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function. 8th ed. New York: W. H. Freeman; 2018.
2. G.J. Leigh “Principles of Chemical Nomenclature”, RSC, Cambridge, 2011
3. March's Advanced Organic Chemistry 5th Ed. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 2001
Additional information
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