Organic Chemistry

Recommended Prerequisites

General Chemistry.

Teaching Methods

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 lab classes: carrying out different projects will allow familiarization with essential lab techniques, including instrumental techniques.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and ability to understand: The student must know the basic concepts and principles of Organic Chemistry regarding structure and reactivity of organic compounds.

Application of knowledge and understanding: the student must be able to apply the knowledge acquired to the resolution of theoretical problems and in the execution of laboratory work of medium difficulty.

Understand and know how to use sources of information. The student must acquire the ability to search and use bibliography. He must also acquire skills that allow to communicate information clearly, with appropriate speech and means. He must also cquire skills in the structured presentation of scientific materials to a competent audience and the ability to argue, both in writing and orally.

Self-learning skills should also be acquired.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Organic Chemistry: Introduction

Functional Groups and Classes of Organic Compounds

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

Stereochemistry

Benzene and Aromaticity: Structure and Reactivity: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Alkyl Halides: Structure and Reactivity

Carbonyl Compounds: Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives: Structure and Reactivity

Carbonyl Compounds: Aldehydes and Ketones: Structure and Reactivity

Alcohols: Structure and Basic Reactivity.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria Elisa da Silva Serra

Assessment Methods

Final assessment
Resolution Problems: 5.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 15.0%
Exam: 80.0%

Continuous assessment
Resolution Problems: 5.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 15.0%
Frequency: 80.0%

Bibliography

1. Wade Jr., L. G.; Organic Chemistry, 9th Edition, 2017,Pearson Education.

2. Vollhardt, P. C.; Schore, N.E.; Organic Chemistry, 7th Edition, W. H. Freeman and Company.

3. Carey, F. A.; Organic Chemistry, 11th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.

6. Clayden, J.; Greeves, N.; Warren, S.; Wothers, P.; Organic Chemistry, second edition, 2012, Oxford University Press.