Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-15 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameOrganisk kemi
- CodeLKT105
- Credits12 Credits
- OwnerTIKEL
- Education cycleFirst-cycle
- Main field of studyChemical Engineering
- DepartmentCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language Swedish
- Application code 64127
- Maximum participants50
- Open for exchange studentsNo
- Only students with the course round in the programme overview.
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0110 Examination 6 c Grading: TH | 6 c |
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| 0210 Laboratory, part A 1.5 c Grading: UG | 1.5 c | ||||||
| 0310 Laboratory, part B 4.5 c Grading: UG | 4.5 c |
In programmes
Examiner
- Gunnar Westman
- Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for bachelor's level (first cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
The same as for the programme that owns the course.Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
LKT032/033/034 General and inorganic chemistry, or equivalent.Aim
The objective of this course is to provide the student with basic knowledge about the structure, reactions and synthesis of organic compounds. The practical work part gives experience of synthesis, work up and analysis. Furthermore, the course should familiarise the student with chemical hazards, molecular spectroscopy, natural products, industrial applications, the chemical literature and computer applications of organic chemistry.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
The student should be able to
- Identify the functional groups and name the complex compounds according IUPAs nomenclature
- Defining organic compounds, stereochemistry
- Relate the connection between structure and reactivity
- Be able to apply the reaction mechanisms of addition reactions, substitution reactions, elimination reactions, electrophilic aromatic substitution and carbonyl compounds chemistry
- Using the chemical literature for risk analysis and for finding synthesis methods
- Apply experimental methods for the synthesis, purification and separation of organic compounds
- Identify organic compounds by IR, mass spectra, 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR.
- List some industrial processes.
- Present laboratory results both in writing and orally in a scientific and professional way.
Content
The theory part is treated in lectures and exercises nomenclature, functionality, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. In the first laboratory work train fundamental work of synthesis, various methods of purification and analysis of organic compounds. In the other lab work, a synthesis projects to be carried out. The course also includes literature studies and training in the identification of organic compounds with molecular spectroscopy methods. During the course occurs activities related to business collaboration.Organisation
The course is divided into three parts, exam (6 hp) and laboratory work (1,5 resp. 4,5 hp)Part A Exam (6 hp) and laboratory work (1,5 hp)
Part B Laboratory work (4,5 hp)
Literature
McMurry, J. Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 7 th Ed Brooks/ Cole 2010 Zubrick, J.W. The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual 5 th Ed Wiley & Sons, 2010Examination including compulsory elements
The theory part is examined in writing, where grades 3, 4 or 5 are given the pass. For the laboratory work is required that all included parts are approved. To pass the course requires approved assignments, approved laboratory, approved laboratory work test and active participation in all exercises. Ratings are given on the scale 3, 4 and 5, based on the results of the exam.
The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.