3513.11 - Organic Chemistry
Course number
3513.11
Title
Organic Chemistry
ECTS
7.5
Purpose
To give the students a solid base for chemical appraisals in environmental and biological matters.
Content
Physical and chemical properties of: Hydrocarbons, halogenated hydrocarbons, alcohols, thiols, ethers, amines, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives. Mixed functional group compounds. Carbohydrates. Lipids. Proteins. Nucleic acids. Synthetic strategies. Stereoisomerism. Resonance. Reaction mechanisms. Spectroscopy.
Learning and teaching approaches
Lectures, problem solving and laboratory execises.
Assessment method
A 4 hour test. The existing grade scale is used. All help devices and materials are permitted. Marks are given for written handed in exercises and reports and the weighted average of these marks (25%) and the exam mark (75%) constitutes the final course grade.
Contact
Hóraldur Joensen