Study Guide@lith
 

Linköping Institute of Technology

 
 
Valid for year : 2016
 
NKEB04 Organic Chemistry 2 , 12 ECTS credits.
/Organisk kemi 2/

For:   KA   KeBi   Kem  

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 124
Rec. self-study hours: 196

  Area of Education: Science

Main field of studies: Chemistry

  Advancement level (G1, G2, A): G1

Aim:
The course intends to give the student a broader and deeper understanding of organic chemistry. After completion of the course the student shall have the following skills:
  • Explain the properties and reactivity of organic compounds related to structure
  • Account for reaction mechanisms
  • Describe methods for transforming organic compounds
  • Explain/account for the outcome of reactions
  • Describe and plan simple synthesis
  • Basic knowledge of spectroscopic techniques for structure determinations and interpretation of simple spectra and data
  • Use common laboratory techniques and methods for separation


Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Supplementary courses:
Organic Chemistry - Molecular Design

Organisation:
The theoretical part consists mainly of lectures. The lessons include problem solving towards reaction mechanisms. The experimental part consists of organic reactions and synthesis correlated to the theoretical part of the course. Special laboratory facilities are needed.

Course contents:
  • Structure, chemical and physical properties of organic compounds
  • Conformations and stereochemistry
  • Chemical reactions such as substitution, elimination, addition, oxidation and reduction are treated in the aspect of functional groups
  • Transformation of molecules in both synthetic and biological systems
  • Reaction mechanisms, reactive intermediates, energy profiles and kinetics
  • Planning of synthesis and synthetic strategies
  • Organic spectroscopy, primary Infrared and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
  • Carbohydrates and other natural products are studied along with biological applications
  • Knowledge of safety risks are included
  • Organic synthesis, separation methods and chromatography are practiced


Course literature:
Solomons, Fryhle, Snyder, Organic Chemistry. Compendium and laboratory instructions from the department.

Examination:
Written examination
Laboratory work with written test.
7,5 ECTS
4,5 ECTS
 
The problems in the written examination tests how well the student has reached the learning goals. To pass the laboratory course the student must attend the laboratory classes, hand in written reports and pass the written test



Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magdalena Svensson
Examiner: Gunilla Niklasson

Course Syllabus in Swedish

Linköping Institute of Technology

 


Contact: TFK , val@tfk.liu.se
Last updated: 04/09/2015