79054 - Organic Chemistry

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows the basics of organic chemistry involving carbon compounds, the main methods of synthesis, the mechanisms by which organic compounds are formed and transformed. In particular he captures the basics of the chemistry of functional groups and stereochemistry.

Course contents

Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Importance of Organic Molecules

Review of  General Chemistry Concepts 

Isomerism, Stereochemistry

Systematic Study of Functional Groups: Nomenclature, Chemical and Physical Properties

Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Alkyl Halides

Alkenes

Alkynes

Alcohols

Ethers

Epoxides

Sulfides

Aromatic Compounds, IP,  Heterocyclic Compounds

Arenes

Phenols

Aldehydes and Ketones

Carboxylic Acids C

arboxylic Acid Derivatives

Amines

Reactions of Alpha-H to Carbonyl Groups

Readings/Bibliography

W. H. Brown, T. Poon, Introduzione alla Chimica Organica, 7a ed., 2023, EdiSES.

P. C. Vollhardt, N. E Schore, Chimica Organica, 4 Ed, Zanichelli

W. H. Brown, B. L. Iverson, E. V. Anslyn, C. S. Foote, Chimica Organica, 6 ed., 2014, EdiSES.

Tavola di Chimica Organica, 2017, Edizioni IDELSON-GNOCCHI

J. Gorzynski Smith, A.Capperucci, S. Menichetti , Fondamenti di chimica organica, 4/ED CON CONNECT, McGrawHill

Teaching methods

Theoretical lessons; during and at the end of the course the exercises will be done.

Assessment methods

Wtritten (80 minutes) and oral (45 minuts) examinations.

The written test consists of 6 questions (from 3 to 6 points each, with partial points for partial answers).

Students who pass the written test with a score of 18/30 to 30/30 will support the oral test.

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.

Teaching tools

Projector and PC. Using materials of textbooks available on web.

PDF slides will be available on Virtuale.

Office hours

See the website of Susanna Guernelli