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, identify what sort of reaction mechanisms. The student is able to evaluate health and enviromental risk working with organic compounds. Skill: The student is able to utilize procedures for safely carry out laboratory exercises according to official regulations (Health, Safety and Enviromental (HSE))and consciousness about own and group members` role in teamwork. Qualification: The student is able to solve problems individually and in teamwork including communicate the result orally and by written report. The student is able to evaluate health and enviromental consequences of working with organic compounds.

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.