Organic Chemistry

Recommended Prerequisites

General Chemistry.

Teaching Methods

The course consists of lectures and problem-solving 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.

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:

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Organic Chemistry: Introduction

Alkanes, Cyclo-alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes: Structure and Reactivity. Isomerism. Addition reactions to Alkenes. Carbocation stability.

Stereochemistry. Chiral carbon. Enantiomesr and Diastereoisomers.

Alkyl halides: Structure and Reactivity. Nucleophilic Substitutions SN1 and SN2. E1 and E2 Eliminations.

Alcohols: Structure and Reactivity

Benzene and Aromaticity: Structure and Reactivity: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution on Benzene and Substituted Benzenes.

Aldehydes and Ketones: Structure and Reactivity. Hemiacetals, Acetals, Imines and Enamine . Reduction and Oxidation.

Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives: Esters, Amides, Anhydrides and Acyl Chlorides. Hydrolysis and Reductions.

Amines: Basicity and Nucleophilicity.

Head Lecturer(s)

Dina Maria Bairrada Murtinho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

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

- K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore, Organic Chemistry, W. H. Freeman and Company, New York.

- Francis A. Carey, Organic Chemistry, McGraw-Hill, New York.

- John McMurry, Organic Chemistry, Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, USA.

- R. Morrison, R. Boyd, Organic Chemistry, Fundação Calouste Gubenkian, Lisboa.

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