Course content

Properties of organic compounds. Stereoisomerism. Resonance and inductive effect, structure and reactivity. The main drug classes and characteristic reactions, reaction mechanisms. Biomolecules; amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student:

• Can name organic compounds according to IUPAC rules.
• Can identify and classify key functional groups.
• Can describe and assign configuration to chiral centers and explain stereochemistry and resonance.
• Understands how structure influences the physical properties of organic compounds.
• Has an overview of fundamental reaction types and their mechanisms.
• Can explain the structure and basic function of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and relate this to functional groups.
• Is familiar with research in organic and biomolecular chemistry.

Skills

The student:

• Can carry out simple organic and biochemical laboratory experiments in a safe and systematic manner.
• Can plan and perform the synthesis of simple organic molecules.
• Can analyze, interpret, and discuss laboratory results and present them in simple reports.
• Can use electronic tools to draw molecular structures, model, and perform nomenclature tasks.
• Can collaborate in groups, contribute to problem-solving, and apply subject knowledge to practical and theoretical tasks.

General competence

The student:

• Can connect laboratory work and academic issues to working life and further studies.
• Demonstrates responsibility, safety awareness, and quality in laboratory work.
• Understands the importance of environmentally conscious choices and basic sustainability assessment in chemical work.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, theory exercises, group exercises with mandatory attendance, and laboratory work with mandatory attendance. Expected working hours: Lectures: 75 hours Laboratory exercises: 25 Own input: 140

Compulsory assignments

• Laboratory work
• Exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Chemical knowledge corresponding to IMAK1001 General Chemistry for Engineers.

Required previous knowledge

Passed laboratory course in IMAK1001 General chemistry for engineers.

Course materials

Paula Yurkanis Bruice: Essential Organic Chemistry, Pearson Education, 2015.

Credit reductions