KJM211 Organic Chemistry II
Credits (ECTS):10
Course responsible:Marius Aursnes
Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås
Teaching language:Norsk
Limits of class size:100
Course frequency:Annually
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Teaching and exam period:This course starts in Autumn parallel. This course has teaching/evaluation in Autumn parallel.
About this course
Knowledge in chemistry is vital for the understanding of the basic principles behind sustainability and climate as defined by UN Sustainable development goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15.
- The teacher gives lectures throughout the teaching period.
- Problem solving together with a teacher.
- Quiz questions can be found on Canvas for each laboratory exercise and has to be taken prior to the exercise day (compulsory).
- Laboratory work (compulsory).
- Help with the laboratory report and the calculation exercises is offered by the teaching assistants.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE:
The student shall:
- Know the importance of the three dimensional structure of molecules
- Be able to write mechanisms for basic organic reactions
- Be able to predict the physical properties of organic compounds with regard to solubility in water or organic solvents, volatility, boiling points etc.
- Know the most common spectroscopic methods for identification of molecules
- This includes mass spectrometry (MS), UV, IR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR
- Interpret spectra
- Know basic properties and synthesis methods of synthetic polymers (plastics)
- Know basic properties and constitution of biomolecules such as polysaccharides, proteins, RNA and DNA
- Put this in connection to biological and biochemical processes
- Know the most basic types of laboratory equipment and be able to follow simple prescribed synthesis procedures
SKILLS:
The student shall:
- Be able to use this basic knowledge on novel problems.
- Be able to distinguish between reductions and oxidations of organic molecules.
- Write a report for simple laboratory experiments including syntheses.
- Interpret spectral data (MS, UV, IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR)
- Set this in connection to biological and biochemical processes.
- The student is able to perform the preparations, techniques and analyses employed in the course.
- The student masters the instruments and equipment used in the course.
GENERAL COMPETENCE:
The student shall:
- Apply their knowledge and skills to typical issues in chemistry and biochemistry including medical problems
- Communicate and popularize basic organic chemical concepts and reactions both in writing and orally
- Have a solid foundation for further studies in organic chemistry
- Have basic knowledge in exploiting spectroscopy in organic chemistry.
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