Organic Chemistry (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• knows the basics of organic reaction mechanisms and can deduce the reaction products formed in organic reactions
• understands how reaction mechanisms are used in the design and implementation of syntheses
• knows the basics of qualitative analysis of organic compounds, how IR, MS and NMR instruments work and how to interpret spectroscopic results
• is familiar with the working methods of organic chemistry.

Content

• Fundamentals and operating principles of IR, MS, and NMR spectroscopy
• Basics of interpreting IR, MS, and NMR spectra
• Reaction mechanisms of organic compounds
• Laboratory techniques in organic chemistry

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• knows the basics of IR and MS spectroscopic measurements, the operating principles of instruments, and various sample preparation techniques
• can utilise IR, MS, and NMR spectra to identify some simple organic compounds
• is capable of performing IR and MS measurements and preparing reports that include the required sections
• understands how different functional groups react, the fundamentals of reaction mechanisms, and how the structure of a compound influences the course of a reaction
• knows the fundamentals of organic chemistry laboratory techniques.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• understands the basics of IR and MS spectroscopic measurements, the operating principles of instruments, and various sample preparation techniques
• can utilise IR, MS, and NMR spectra to identify the structure of a simple unknown compound
• works carefully and purposefully during measurements and can independently draw conclusions
• is able to draft a clear and structured report
• knows how different functional groups react and their reaction mechanisms, as well as how the structure of a compound affects the course of a reaction
• understands the fundamentals of organic chemistry laboratory techniques.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• can assess the impact of different methods, sample techniques, and instrument parameters on measurements in IR and MS spectroscopy
• understands various sample preparation techniques
• can utilise IR, MS, and NMR spectra to identify the structure of a complex unknown compound
• works independently, proactively, and purposefully
• can plan and schedule their work effectively; the language and results discussed in the report are excellent
• can deduce the resulting product by considering the different reaction patterns of functional groups, reaction mechanisms, compound structure, and reagents
• can apply the learned organic lab skills.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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Qualifications

Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
Analytical Separation Methods
Spectrometry