Key words
Advanced general and inorganic chemistry;Advanced organic chemistry, stereochemistry, organic synthesis
Objectives
Partim general and inorganic chemistry
Theory
This course deals in the first partim with a number of additional and complementary items related to the course “General chemistry” (first bachelor). The objective is to provide a more extended and profound basic knowledge and to link this to process chemistry.
In connection the partim Inorganic chemistry is draft as a basic syllabus related to some sub-aspects of the inorganic chemistry.
Both partims finally aim at being a kind of interface and bridge to the higher (bachelor, master) chemical education.
Practical exercises
Separation techniques , identification and semi-micro qualitative analysis is meant as a first acquaintance to chemical and quality control. Moreover the application of some fundamental basic principles and reactions in aqueous medium is another goal. The succeeding and qualification of the practical exercises needs a permanent repetition and application of those subjects already dealt with. The second purpose is the link general chemistry (first bachelor) and the analytical chemistry (3th year bachelor).
Partim organic chemistry
It doesn’t strike so directly, but a lot of organic molecules possess different three-dimensional forms. Some of them switch fast between each other, some others are stable in time. In nature often only one or a limited number of these are known. The use by the industry of this limited number of forms in pharmaceuticals or in the protection of plants is more efficient and has a smaller effect on the environment. It’s why students, who follow a chemically based education (chemistry, biochemistry, textile, agriculture, …), must have a thoroughly understanding of the three-dimensional structure of organic compounds.
In a second part the mechanisms of organic reactions are studied in a more detailed form. The students must have insight in the principles associated with the conversions of the different chemical functional groups, so they should be able to handle problems in the organic synthesis by logical reflection.
During the exercises there is also some attention (4 hours) to textile science: the different basic steps are given from fibre manufacturing to the production of complex textile structures.
Topics
Partim general and inorganic chemistry
Theory
Thermochemistry, reactions kinetics, co-ordination chemistry metal band models, corrosion phenomena, nuclear chemistry, radio-activity,inorganic chemistry (metals and non-metals, basic principles).
Exercises
Semi-micro qualitative analysis of metal ions
Partim organic chemistry
a) theoretical session
Stereochemistry: conformational analysis en stereo-isomerism; applications in some specific domains of the organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Reactivity of functional groups: the carbonyl group (aldehydes, ketones, acyl compounds), unsaturated systems (alkenes and aromatic compounds), substitution and elimination reactions (alkyl halides and alcohols).
b) practical session
Advanced exercises on chemical conversion, synthesis and refining the reaction products.Textile fibres and the manufacture thereof of complex textile structures; discussion about classical and technical textile.
Prerequisites
Partim general and inorganic chemistry
Knowledge of the general and inorganic chemistry (first bachelor)
Partim organic chemistry
The students must have a sufficient knowledge of basic organic chemistry (chemistry II).
Final Objectives
General scientific competences [AWC1,AWC2,AWC3]
The student is expected to think and to reason critically, creatively, scientifically about the course material and to apply the general insights to specific scientific problems. He (she) must be able, in an efficient way, to communicate and report about it.
Specific competences [SC1, 2]
The student must be able to master general chemical knowledge and skills; he must be able to apply chemical reaction mechanisms and to perform chemical syntheses.
Materials used
Partim general and inorganic chemistry
Teacher’s course, background information, scientific and technical literature, school library materials
Partim organic chemistry
Teacher’s courses: “advanced organic chemistry” and “laboratory exercises on organic chemistry”, most recent editions (130 + 75 pages). Theoretical course based on “organic chemistry” by H.E. Hilderson (in agreement with the author)
Additional notes and background information, given during the lectures, belong also to the examination subject.
Textbooks for optional background information:
* “
Advanced Organic Chemistry”, J. March; Publ.Wiley & Sons, 1992.
* “A Text-Book of Practical Organic Chemistry”, A. Vogel; Publ. Longman.
Study costs
Partim general and inorganic chemistry
Theory: about 13 €
Exercises: course: about 3 € (laboratory-coat, safety glasses,... not included)
Partim organic chemistry
About € 3,20 for course material. The “laboratory exercises ….” are the same as in IBIWBO01A00009.
For all practical exercises: laboratory apron, safety glasses and spatula (in common with other exercises): about 37 EUR.
Study guidance
Partim general and inorganic chemistry
Additional support and explanation is provided by appointment
Partim organic chemistry
The additional theoretical exercises, found after each chapter. increase the insight in concepts and theory. It’s expected that the students perform them on an individual basis (or in group) in preparation of the examinations.
Nevertheless, they have the possibility, individually or in group, to make an appointment for additional explanation and / or exercises.
Teaching Methods
Partim general and inorganic chemistry
Lectures and exercises
Demonstrations, practical exercises, home study
Partim organic chemistry
Theoretical session: contacting hours: lectures (illustrated with molecule models) and theoretical examples; Practical session: demonstrations and practical exercises (experiments performed by the students)
Assessment
Partim general and inorganic chemistry
Theory: written examination
Exercises: permanent evaluation, written and oral tests
Partim organic chemistry
Theory: written examination (open questions on the theory; theoretical exercises in relation to the course and the additional notes)
Exercises: permanent evaluation and tests
Theory:75 %
Exercises: 25%
However, if a student gains a score of 7 or less on 20 on one of the different courses (parts of training items), he proves that his skill for certain subcompetencies is insufficient. Consequently, one can turn from the arithmetical calculation of the final assignment of quotas of a training item and the new marks can be awarded on consensus. Of course the examiners can judge that the arithmetic regulations mentioned in the study index card can also be used for 7 or less.
For each deviation a detailed motivation ought to be drawn up. In that case one should point out that the skill for this subcompetency is proven to be insufficient, if the student didn’t pass the partim that is considered to be important for certain subcompetencies.
Lecturer(s)
Vanhee Paul / Diricks Greta / Dejaegher Ilse / De Clerck Dieter
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