ORC-12903 Bio-organic Chemistry II

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Studiepunten 3.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch and/or English

Assumed knowledge on:

Bio-organic Chemistry I (ORC-12803)

Continuation courses:

Organic Chemistry (ORC-20306); Analytical Methods in Organic Chemistry (ORC-11806)

Contents:

The course Bio-organic chemistry II is a continuation course of Bio-organic chemistry I (ORC-12803) and gives the second part of a conveniently arranged introduction into the basics of organic chemistry. This basic knowledge is also applied to biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. It forms a solid basis for further studies in molecular life sciences. Structure and reactivity of molecules, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and interactions between molecules form the backbone of this course. The course is composed of tutorials and a practical part.

Learning outcomes:

After successful completion of this course students are expected to be able to:
- recognize structure and reactivity of different classes of organic compounds;
- identify and apply basic organic chemical reactions;
- explain and demonstrate reaction mechanisms;
- apply basic tools on biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids;
- recognize and explain more complex biological reactions, molecular interactions and chemical equilibria;
- apply basic practical laboratory skills and techniques on natural products.

Activities:

Study the textbook following the presented study guide and exercise assignments from the Online Web-based Learning tool. During the tutorials other questions are exercised and discussed with the teacher. In the practical part, which is closely related to the theoretical part, basic laboratory skills are applied to natural products like fats, carbohydrates, amino acids, and peptides. To work safely and concern for the environment are important aspects in this part.

Examination:

Open questions and practical.

Literature:

Practical manual and textbook ('Organic Chemistry' and OWL (with eBook) 7e by J. McMurry, ISBN 9781408032947) are available at the WUR-shop.