Organic ChemistryLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the structure and bonding of organic molecules and is able to identify functional groups and name simple organic molecules. The student can recognize common organic reactions and predict the outcome of reactions. The student is able to use UV-VIS, IR, MS and NMR data to identify organic molecules. During the laboratory work the student has the possibility to test in practice organic chemistry synthesis and characterization techniques.

Content

1. Structure, bonding, nomenclature and functional groups.

2. Organic reactions, mechanisms and reaction conditions.

3. Theory of UV-VIS, IR, MS and NMR techniques and the interpretation of data in identification of functional groups and structure of organic molecules.

4. Organic chemistry laboratory work and experimental techniques.

Qualifications

Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Course

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student knows functional groups

2. The student is able to name general organic reaction types and write down balanced reaction equations.

3. The student distinguishes and recognizes data from different spectroscopic techniques.

4. Laboratory works are done and reported according to given instructions

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. The student can name and draw monofunctional organic molecules.

2. The student is able to complete organic reaction equations and predict a reaction outcome of given reactants.

3. The student can combine data from different analytical techniques to identify functional groups and structure of organic molecules.

4. Well prepared in advance for the laboratory work. Properly filled laboratory notebook. Analysis of experimental results and comparison with theory.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. The student can name simple polyfunctional organic molecules and draw stereochemical structures.

2. The student can combine multiple reactions to design feasible reaction routes composed of given reactants, intermediates and/or products.

3. The student can link the experimental data with structure and simulate experimental data and behavior based on given molecular structure for UV-VIS, MS, IR and NMR techniques.

4. Data analysis of the experimentally obtained characterization and identification data. Evaluation of sources of error and potential safety risks.