Organic chemistry

Introduction to carbon compounds involving structure,characteristics, nomenclature, analysis of conformation, resonance, inductive effect, isomerism and stereo-chemistry. Introduction to reaction mechanisms: acid-base, reduction-oxidation, addition, substitution (SN1, SN2), elimination (E1, E2). Reaction mechanisms of ether and epoxidies, aromatic substitution, acetal and imino formation, aldol reaction. Reaction mechanisms of carboxyl acids and theirs derivates.

Knowledge -the student is able to:

• explain nomenclature, characteristics and structure of organic compounds
• explain basic reaction mechanisms, evaluate competitive reactions and identify what sort of reaction mechanisms
• evaluate health and enviromental risk working with organic compounds

Skill - the student is able to:

• utilize procedures for safely carrying out laboratory exercises according to the official regulations (Health, Safety and Enviromental (HSE))
• be conscious about their own and group members` role in teamwork
• use digital tools to draw organic molecules

Qualification - the student is able to:

• solve problems individually and in teamwork including communicate the result orally and by a written report
• evaluate health and enviromental consequences of working with organic compounds
• understands the importance of chemistry in the development of a sustainable society

The topic consists of lectures, theoretical exercises and laboratory course. Expected total workload per student: 200 hours. Approximately 70 of those hours are scheduled activities such as lectures, theoretical exercises, group work and laboratory exercises.