Course content

Resonance, conjugated dienes and reactions. The Diels-Alder reaction. Anti-Markovnikov addition to alkenes (hydroboration-oxidation). Organic aromatic compounds and reactions. Imine and Wittig reactions involving aldehydes and ketones. Enzymes and enzyme kinetics. Biological membranes. ATP and energy. Carbohydrate metabolism. Fatty acid metabolism. Genetic information transfer.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, students should be able to:

• explain and apply fundamental principles and mechanisms of organic reactions and biochemical processes, and recognize examples of their relevance in research, development, and industry.
• describe and apply key reaction types in organic chemistry, including anti-Markovnikov addition (hydroboration-oxidation), the Diels-Alder reaction, aromatic reactions, and imine and Wittig reactions.
• explain how resonance and conjugation influence the structure, stability, and reactivity of organic compounds.
• describe ATP as an energy carrier and the principles of energy transfer in biological systems.
• account for enzyme function and kinetics, the structure and function of biological membranes, carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism, and mechanisms of genetic information transfer.
• understand how chemical engineers can contribute to sustainability by reducing environmental impact and resource consumption.

Skills

Students should be able to:

• apply theoretical knowledge and relevant methods to approach realistic problems.
• perform laboratory experiments in organic chemistry and biochemistry, using relevant techniques such as chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectroscopy.
• interpret and evaluate experimental data, and communicate results through a clear and scientifically structured report.
• use digital tools to organize, analyze, and present laboratory results accurately and professionally.
• provide and receive academically grounded feedback on their own and others’ work.

General Competence

Students should:

• be able to collaborate effectively in teams and contribute to problem-solving, including in laboratory settings.
• be able to communicate chemical and biochemical knowledge.
• understand how skills in organic chemistry and biochemistry can be transferred to various professional contexts.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, theory exercises and laboratory work with compulsory presence. Lectures: 60 hours. Laboratory exercises: 40 hours. Theory exercises: 20 hours. Self-study: 100 hours.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises
• Laboratory exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Chemistry knowledge equivalent to General Chemistry for Engineers (IMAK1001) and Organic Chemistry for Engineers (IMAK2021).

Required previous knowledge

Passed laboratory course in IMAK2021, Organic Chemistry for Engineers.

Course materials

Announced at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions