Download Organic Chemistry I

Course
Specifications
Valid as from the academic year 2016-2017
Organic Chemistry I (I620001)
Course size
Credits 6.0
(nominal values; actual values may depend on programme)
Study time 180 h
Contact hrs
60.0 h
Course offerings and teaching methods in academic year 2016-2017
A (semester 1)
lecture
24.0 h
seminar: coached exercises
12.0 h
practicum
24.0 h
Lecturers in academic year 2016-2017
Wille, Christophe
Chys, Michael
LA16
LA16
lecturer-in-charge
co-lecturer
Offered in the following programmes in 2016-2017
crdts
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering Technology
6
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering Technology
6
Preparatory Course Master of Science in Biochemical Engineering
6
Technology
Preparatory Course Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
6
Technology
Preparatory Course Master of Science in Environmental Engineering 6
Technology
offering
A
A
A
A
A
Teaching languages
Dutch
Keywords
functional groups, organic compounds, reactivity, synthesis and reaction
mechanisms
Position of the course
This course will introduce students to some basic concepts of organic chemistry, as
well as a number of functional groups in detail.
Contents
Theory:
Study of organic compounds according to functional groups: structure, nomenclature,
basic syntheses, physical properties, chemical reactions, and applications of alkanes,
alicyclic compounds, alkenes and dienes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons, heteroaromatics, alkyl halides, alcohols
Exercises: training sessions about the studied groups of components
Practical part:
1 Testing for functional groups
2 Synthesis of various organic compounds 3 Extraction from organic material.
The practical sessions focus on the synthesis and isolation of organic substances and
on the application of the technology involved (extraction, distillation, recrystallization).
There are also different identification methods for organic substances: mp, functional
group tests, TLC, IR.
Initial competences
The course builds on certain competences of the following courses: General
Chemistry and Applied Chemistry.
Final competences
(Approved)
1
1 The student has a basic understanding of structure, nomenclature, principles of
1 synthesis, physical properties, chemical reactions, occurrence and uses of some
1 important classes of organic compounds (alkanes, alicyclic compounds, alkenes and
1 dienes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons, hetero-aromatics , alkyl halides). 2 The student can develop a detailed reaction scheme.
Conditions for credit contract
Access to this course unit via a credit contract is determined after successful competences
assessment
Conditions for exam contract
This course unit cannot be taken via an exam contract
Teaching methods
Lecture, practicum, seminar: coached exercises
Learning materials and price
1 Slides-Christophe Wille
2 Bruice organic chemistry , Pearson (80 euro, can also be used in organic chemistry
1 II) global ed. ISBN 9781292160344
3 lab course only available in the course center(can also be used for organic chemistry
1 II)
References

1 L.M. Harwood & J.C.Moody (1989). Experimental Organic Chemistry. Blackwell
1 Scientific publications Oxford – London.
2 R.Morrisson & R.Boyd (1992).  Organic Chemistry, 6th ed. Prentice Hall,
1 Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
3 Fessenden, R & Fessenden, J (1995). Organic Chemistry, Fifth Edition, Brooks/Cole,
1 California
4 A.I. Vogel, A.R. Tatchell, B.S. Furnis, A.J. Hannaford, P.W.G. Smith (1996).
1 Vogels’s Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
1 New York
Course content-related study coaching
Questions during and after class. Lecturer availability for questions and additional
explanations regarding theory and practice after appointment.
Evaluation methods
end-of-term evaluation and continuous assessment
Examination methods in case of periodic evaluation during the first examination period
Written examination with open questions
Examination methods in case of periodic evaluation during the second examination period
Written examination with open questions
Examination methods in case of permanent evaluation
Job performance assessment, report
Possibilities of retake in case of permanent evaluation
examination during the second examination period is possible in modified form
Calculation of the examination mark
First examination period: 2/3 of the points are on the written exam (theory + exercises)
and 1/3 of the points are on the non-periodical evaluation (lab + report)
Second examination period: 2/3 of the points are on the written exam (theory +
exercises), 1/6 of the points from the first examination period of the non-periodical
evaluation (lab + report) and 1/6 on alternative laboratory assignement
General rule: if a student is three times unlawfully absent from a practicum session ,
then (s)he gets a score ABSENT for the complete course.
In order to pass the course, at least 8/20 must be achieved for both periodic evaluation
(PE) and non-periodic evaluation (NPE) .If this condition is not fulfilled there is a
deviation from the calculated figure if this is 10 or more :
- the student achieves no less than 8/20 for both PE and NPE , then the final score
(Approved)
2
becomes 9/20
- the student achieves less than 8/20 for either PE or NPE , then the final score is the
lowest figure of PE or NPE
(Approved)
3