00148 - Organic Chemistry

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide basic notions about the structure and reactivity of the main functional groups of organic molecules with brief insights into their mechanisms. Additionally, students will gain fundamental knowledge regarding certain classes of organic compounds relevant in the field of materials. Laboratory activities introduce the student to initial examples of synthesis.

Course contents

Prequisites

Topics of the General Chemistry course

Programme

1. Structure and Bonding
2. Alkanes
3. Stereochemistry
4. Organic reactions
   
5. Alkenes and Alkynes
   
6. Conjugation and aromaticity
   
7. Substitution and elemination reactions of alkyl halides
8. Reactions of alcohols, amines, ethers, epoxides and thiols
   
9. Reactions of carboxylic acids and their derivatives
   
10. Reactions of aldehydes and ketones
11. Reactions of the α carbon of carbonylic compounds
12. Radicals

Readings/Bibliography

Essential Organic Chemistry, Global Edition, 3rd edition
By Paula Yurkanis Bruice
ISBN-13: 9781292089058

Teaching methods

Theory:

frontal lessons delivered in the classroom with the aid of the blackboard and suitable projection of slides. Classroomsolution of problemsand answers to exercises relevant to the main topics of the course. On-line exercises with the aid of the online institutional pedagogical platform [https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en] .

Laboratory:

As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend Modules 1 and 2 [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas] online, while Module 3 on health and safety is to be attended in class. Information about Module 3 attendance schedule is available on the website of your degree programme

Assessment methods

final theory written test
How: written test on the topics of the entire theory program. The duration of this test is 120 minutes.
Purpose: to assess the degree of understanding of the course topics and the ability to apply them to the solution of advanced organic chemistry problems.
Participation: The test is compulsory and can be taken in any of the six calls that take place during exam sessions.

Teaching tools

Theory: Classroom lectures with the aid of the blackboard and slide projection. Handouts and other material available through the online pedagogical platform [https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en] .

Laboratory: Classroom lectures with the aid of the blackboard and slide projection. Handouts and other material available through the online pedagogical platform [https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en] .

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Office hours

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