ORC-12903 Organic Chemistry 2

Course

Credits 3.00

Language of instruction:

Dutch in 1st and 5th term (for BBT and BML) or English in 3rd term (for BLT)

Assumed knowledge on:

ORC-12803 Organic Chemistry 1.

Continuation courses:

ORC-20306 Bio-organic Chemistry; ORC-11806 Analytical Methods in Organic Chemistry.

Contents:

The course Organic chemistry 2 is a continuation course of Organic chemistry 1 (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 understand reactivity of different classes of organic compounds: carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids & derivatives and amines;
- identify and apply basic organic chemical reactions for the classes mentioned above;
- explain and demonstrate reaction mechanisms;
- apply basic concepts 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. 9th ed. by J. McMurry. ISBN 978-305-08048-5. Available at the WUR-shop.