Organic Chemistry
1755-F2-CHORL-J
The Organic Chemistry course is conducted in the form of lectures, laboratory exercises, and seminars.
The lecture aims to expand on the knowledge of organic chemistry acquired at the secondary school level. The purpose 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 health and safety rules and regulations in a chemical laboratory, the 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 course 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 by crystallization, extraction, and distillation, synthesize selected organic compounds, and perform qualitative analysis of organic compounds.
Seminars devoted to the practical application of organic chemistry. Reaction mechanisms and the directing effect of substituents are discussed in detail.
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Term 2024/25L:
The Organic Chemistry course is conducted in the form of lectures, seminars, and laboratories.
The lecture aims to expand on the knowledge of organic chemistry acquired at the secondary school level. The purpose 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, and compounds of natural origin.
The laboratory exercises are designed to familiarize students with the general health and safety rules and regulations in a chemical laboratory, the 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 course 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 by crystallization, extraction, and distillation, synthesize selected organic compounds, and perform qualitative analysis of organic compounds.
Seminars devoted to the practical application of organic chemistry. Reaction mechanisms and the directing effect of substituents are discussed in detail. |
Term 2025/26L:
The Organic Chemistry course is conducted in the form of lectures, seminars, and laboratories.
The lecture aims to expand on the knowledge of organic chemistry acquired at the secondary school level. The purpose 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, and compounds of natural origin.
The laboratory exercises are designed to familiarize students with the general health and safety rules and regulations in a chemical laboratory, the 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 course 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 by crystallization, extraction, and distillation, synthesize selected organic compounds, and perform qualitative analysis of organic compounds.
Seminars devoted to the practical application of organic chemistry. 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 the indicated 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 exercises 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;
– collecting and selecting appropriate materials for classes: 15 hours;
– reading the indicated scientific literature: 20 hours;
– preparation for classes covered by scientific activity: 15 hours;
– preparation for the assessment of research and scientific aspects of the course: 25 hours.
The total amount of work required of the student in connection with the scientific research is 195 hours, which corresponds to 7.8 ECTS points.
3. 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 (1.6 ECTS points).
4. 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 effect of induction and mesomeric effects on the properties of organic compounds - K_B.W18
W3: Knows types of chemical reactions of organic compounds - K_B.W19
W4: Describes the mechanisms of the reaction of radical, electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic and nucleophilic addition and elimination - K_B.W19
W5: Knows the classification of organic compounds due to the presence of functional groups - K_B.W20
W6: Knows the chemical properties of hydrocarbons, chlorinated compounds, 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_BW22
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 the given procedure - K_B.U10
U3: Can identify selected organic compounds through 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 identify 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 values regarding the purity of an organic compound - K_K8.
Teaching methods
Lectures:
- informative lecture (conventional)
- problem lecture with multimedia presentation
Laboratories:
- individual work
- laboratory classes
- analysis of results
Seminar:
- activating and problem methods (discussion, case method, classical problem method)
- individual work
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
- display
Expository teaching methods
- narration
- description
- informative (conventional) lecture
- participatory lecture
- problem-based lecture
- discussion
Exploratory teaching methods
- brainstorming
- laboratory
- observation
- round table
- experimental
- practical
- project work
Prerequisites
To complete this course, you must have a high school level knowledge of organic chemistry.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
The prerequisite for passing the course is active participation in classes and obtaining the required number of points.
Laboratory: Laboratory classes in the winter semester include: purification of organic compounds by simple or fractional distillation, extraction and crystallization, three syntheses with elaboration, elementary and qualitative analysis of groups of compounds discussed in the winter semester, and writing four tests.
A maximum of 5 points can be obtained for each synthesis (15 points in total). A maximum of 85 points can be obtained for tests. The total number of points available is 100.
A minimum of 60% of the points is required to pass the laboratory.
Seminar: Attendance is mandatory. Absences must be justified (medical certificate). In order to pass the seminar, students must obtain at least 60% of all points available from partial tests and the final test (maximum number of points – 20).
If the required number of points is not obtained, the student is entitled to two retake exams.
Practical placement
Time required to complete the mandatory internship: not applicable.
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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localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: