29925 - Organic Chemistry

Learning outcomes

The student will get basic knowledge on the chemical structure, properties, preparation pathways and reactivity of the main industrially relevant groups of organic compounds.

Course contents

The main topics covered in the course are:

• Organic Chemistry and its scientific, technological, and industrial relevance in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, food science, and the bioeconomy, with particular emphasis on the use of fossil fuels, non-food biomass, and residual biomass as feedstocks.
• Molecular formulas of organic compounds and their graphical representations.
• Classification of organic compounds. Traditional nomenclature and IUPAC systematic nomenclature.
• Isomerism in Organic Chemistry: constitutional (structural) isomerism and stereoisomerism. Absolute and relative configuration; the R/S and E/Z nomenclature systems.
• Organic reactions and their classification. Review of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. General principles of organic reaction mechanisms and their thermodynamic and kinetic aspects. Electronic effects (inductive and resonance effects) and steric effects in the reactivity of organic compounds.
• Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons: structure, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation, and reactivity. Polyfunctional organic compounds: nomenclature, physical properties, preparation, and reactivity.
• Heterocyclic and aromatic compounds: structure, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation, and reactivity.
• Halogenated organic compounds: structure, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation, and reactivity.
• Alcohols and phenols, ethers and epoxides, thiols, thioethers, and other organic sulfur derivatives: structure, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation, and reactivity.
• Aldehydes and ketones: structure, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation, and reactivity.
• Carboxylic acids and their derivatives (acid halides, esters, amides, anhydrides, etc.): structure, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation, and reactivity.
• Amines and other nitrogen-containing organic compounds: structure, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation, and reactivity.
• Biomolecules: chemical structure, nomenclature, physical properties, biological functions, and reactivity of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Readings/Bibliography

Suggested literature:

J. McMurray - Fondamenti di Chimica Organica - Ed. Zanichelli, Bologna.

In general, any universitary book dedicated to the organic chemistry subject can be utilized.

T.W.G Solomons, C.B Fryhle, R.G. Johnson La chimica organica attraverso gli esercizi_ Ed Zanichelli, Bologna

The books mentioned together with others on the Organic Chemistry are available at the DICAM library.

The use of the presentations and other teaching materials uploaded by the instructor to the Virtuale platform during lectures and practical sessions is also recommended.

Teaching methods

the Course consists of 60 hours of class lectures.

additional optional classes will be proposed to discuss exercises.

Assessment methods

The examination consists of a 2-hour written test.

The test comprises four questions: two general questions, each worth up to 10 marks, and two more specific questions, each worth up to 5 marks, for a maximum total of 30 marks.

During the examination, only the periodic table may be used. Examination paper will be provided; therefore, students are required to bring only the necessary writing materials. The use of artificial intelligence tools and any other digital device or tool not explicitly authorized is strictly prohibited during the examination. Any such use constitutes a violation of the University's principles of academic integrity and will be dealt with in accordance with the University's regulations.

 

Students with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) or with temporary or permanent disabilities are invited to contact the University's dedicated support office well in advance (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it ). The office will arrange any appropriate examination accommodations, which must be submitted to the instructor for approval at least 15 days before the examination date. The instructor will assess the suitability of the proposed accommodations in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

A copy of all material used and presented during the lectures and the associated training activities will be made available on the course "Virtuale" web site.

Office hours

See the website of Fabio Fava