Organic chemistry

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC03BE20120
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Ventelä, Sarita
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
BIOEL-2013   1 spring   3.0   2014-01-02   2014-07-31  

Learning Outcomes

Upon competition of the course, students will
- be able to designate organic compounds according IUPAC
- can not draw the basic organic compounds, structural formulas
- be able to identify and designate the different functional groups
- be able to identify and predict the basic reactions of organic compounds and applied information on laboratory exercises.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Inorganic and technical chemistry

Contents

- Organic compounds designation and drawing under the structural formulas of IUPAC
- Isomer
- Identification of functional groups
- The main reactions of organic compounds
- Organic chemistry industrial application areas.

Recommended or Required Reading

- Jokela and Niinistö: Orgaanisen kemian perusteet ja sovellukset. Otatieto.
Availability: https://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=36077

- Assignment instructions

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- Lectures 32 h
- Laboratory work 3x4=12 h
- Autonomous studies 36 h

Assessment Criteria

Satisfactory (1...2): The student knows and understands to a basic concepts and methods of organis chemistry, and is able to apply them to usual problems.

Good (3...4): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of organis chemistry, and is able to apply them to different types of problems. The student is able to combine the accumulated knowledge and skills with previous experiences in the subject.

Excellent (5): The student is familiar with the concepts and methods of organis chemistry, and is able to apply them to a variety of different problems. The student has demonstrated creativity and innovation, and is able to find new meanings when applying what they have learned.

Assessment Methods

Evaluation consists of the following sections:
- Exam (50%)
- Laboratory work report (30%)
- Exercises (20%).

Work Placement

None

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