Key words
Organic chemistry
Objectives
Provide the students the understanding of the many different chemical forms of the carbon derivatives and the great possibilities of these organic molecules.
Topics
- Alkanes, alkenes, arenes and alkynes.
- Organic functions with oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur and halogens.
- Acid-base behaviour of organic compounds.
- Concept of isomers. Stereochemistry: conformations, chirality (R,S- and D,L-notation), polarimetry, cis/trans diastereo-isomers, cyclic derivatives and terpenes.
- Stereochemistry, characteristics and applications of some polymers.
- Basis concepts of bio-organic reactions and reactivity of some important functions.
- Characteristics and applications of some common organic compounds of: the alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, the alcolhols, the ethers, the halides, the aldehyden and ketonen, the carbonic acids, the esters of carbonic acids, the polyfunctional derivatives and the aromatic compounds.
Organic compounds for phytopharmaceutical use.
- The methods for study of the acid-base behaviour of compounds, for purification, synthesis and separation of organic compounds are performed in the practical course. The students learn the stereochemistry with models of molecules.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of atoms, molecules and types of binding.
Characteristics of molecules: solubility, melting point, boiling point, acid/base/salt.
Final Objectives
The final objectives of the course Organic Chemistry are a basic knowledge of the characteristics, structure and applications of many common organic molecules. This knowledge is important for later courses as for example biochemistry.
Materials used
- teacher's course - others
Study costs
Cost: 6.0 EUR
± 6 Euro
Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment
Teaching Methods
- lectures - demonstrations - exercises
- group reports - home study
Assessment
- Scoring system: written examination
Lecturer(s)
Anita Van Landschoot
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