Organic Chemistry

Recommended Prerequisites

General Chemistry

Teaching Methods

The course consists of lectures, problem-solving classes and lab classes.

Lectures: presentation of theoretical concepts using audiovisual methods (data-show, etc.), always accompanied by the use of the blackboard, an important tool for discussion because the rate of presentation of topics allows the student to follow more closely the topics. Student participation will be encouraged.

Problem-solving classes: presentation of exercises to be discussed and resolved.

Practical classes: carrying out different projects will allow familiarization with essential lab techniques.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and ability to understand

1.1. Recognize and apply basic concepts and principles in Organic Chemistry.

1.2. Ability to analyze, synthesize and understand.

Applying knowledge and understanding

2.1. Learn to apply acquired knowledge in the individual´s vocational area at the professional approach level.

Judgment / decision making

3.1. Ability to solve problems in Organic Chemistry.

3.2. Learn to substantiate arguments when making decisions

Communication

4.1. Understand and know how to use information sources. Ability to search and use bibliography

4.2. Acquire skills for communicating information clearly, with speech and other appropriate means. Acquire skills in structured presentations of scientific matters to a competent audience, ability to debate, whether orally or in writing.

Skills related to self-learning

5.1. - Have skills which enable self-learning throughout life.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Organic Chemistry: Introduction

Functional Groups and Classes of Organic Compounds

Alkanes, Cyclo-alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes: Structure and Reactivity

Stereochemistry

Alkyl halides: Structure and Reactivity

Alcohols, Ethers and Epoxides: Structure and Reactivity

Benzene and Aromaticity: Structure and Reactivity: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Aliphatic and Aromatic Amines: Structure and Reactivity

Carbonyl Compounds: Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives: Structure and Reactivity

Carbonyl Compounds: Aldehydes and Ketones: Structure and Reactivity

Other reactions of carbonyl compounds: alpha substitutions and condensations

Biomolecules: Chemistry and reactivity of Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Elisa da Silva Serra

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 10.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 10.0%
Exam or Midterm exam: 80.0%

Bibliography

TEORIA:

1. Wade Jr., L. G.; Organic Chemistry, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

2. Vollhardt, P. C.; Schore, N.E.; Organic Chemistry, W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.

3. Carey, F. A.; Organic Chemistry, McGraw-Hill, New York.

4. McMurry, J.; Organic Chemistry, Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, USA. 

5. Morrison, R.; Boyd, R.; Organic Chemistry, Fundação Calouste Gubenkian, Lisboa. 

6. Clayden, J.; Greeves, N.; Warren, S.; Wothers, P.; Organic Chemistry, Oxford University Press, New York.

 

PRÁTICA

1. Mohrig, J. R.; Hammond, C. N.; Morrill, T. C.; Neckers, D. C.; Experimental Organic Chemistry  A Balanced Approach:  Macroscale and Microscale,  W. H. Freeman and Company, New York, 1998.

2. Vogel, Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, Longman, London, 1978.

3. Harwood, L. M.; Moody, C. J.; Experimental Organic Chemistry:  Principles and Practice, Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford, 1990.