Curricular Unit:			Code:
Organic Chemistry			1100QORG
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
1	CTSP	Laboratory Analyses	6 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	78
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
The objective of the course is to assure students a good preparation in Organic Chemistry that allows them to approach, with ease, contents of courses related to it, always trying to develop in students, the critical spirit and problem analysis. The course aims to provide the student with knowledge related to the identification and behavior of different organic compounds, understanding of chemical reactions, chemical behavior, and three-dimensional structure. The laboratorial practical component is designed to introduce students to organic synthesis.
Syllabus:
1. Introduction to Organic Chemistry 2. Notions of polarity and apolarity: representative carbon compounds and functional groups 3. Study of organic compounds: Nomenclature, properties, and reactions 3.1. Hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics) 3.2. Alcohols, phenols, and ethers 3.3. Aldehydes and ketones 3.4. Carboxylic acids, amides, and esters 3.5. Amines 4. Stereochemistry of organic compounds
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The syllabus that make up the course meets the needs that are established in the objectives, as they provide students with the necessary teachings (concepts, techniques, methodologies) to be able to achieve the objectives stated above. All the information provided is aimed at sensitizing students to the importance of representative carbon compounds, the basic rules for nomenclature of organic chemistry and organic reactions and their mechanisms. It is also intended that students acquire and develop empirical skills when contacting new laboratorial methodologies.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
In the theoretical classes the relevant theoretical concepts are exposed, and the student’s study is supervised by consultation of the recommended bibliography. The laboratorial practical classes include the execution of practical works of application of the several theoretical concepts. The methodologies to be used are the expositive, deductive, and inductive methods. The methodology by pedagogical simulation is also used, that is, the teaching/learning process is carried out in conditions close to the laboratorial reality. Students will solve practical cases, like the situations they will have in their professional life, which will allow, using various analytical techniques, to develop their critical spirit. Theoretical (60%): 2 tests (50% each); Laboratorial Practical (40%): 6 mini-tests (15% each) and performance in the laboratory (10%)
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The objectives of the course are achieved through the use of the referred methodology, since the expository component provides guidance in the systematization of the study and the practical exercise promotes the practical application of the concepts and theories studied within the course. In addition, the use of a set of study materials created on purpose, as well as support sessions for clarifying doubts and knowledge assessment activities, allow a high level of adjustment between the methodologies used and the objectives of the curricular unit . The adoption of the recommended methodologies will allow students to acquire knowledge, discover working methods to be used, assume professional behaviors, detect the importance of the activity developed in the laboratory context, apply the knowledge in new situations and raise a permanent discussion in class.
Reading:
1. Solomons, T. W. G., Fryhle, C.B., & Snyder, S. A. (2016). Organic Chemistry (12nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons. 2. Bruice, P. Y. (2017). Organic Chemistry (8th ed.). Pearson Education International. 3. Clayden, J., Greeves, N., Worren, S., & Wothers, P. (2012). Organic Chemistry (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. 4. Carey, F. A. (2000). Organic Chemistry (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill. 5. Campos L. S., & Mourato M. (2009). Nomenclatura dos Compostos Orgânicos (2nd ed.). Escolar Editora. 6. Boxer, R. J. & Robert, J. (1997). Essentials of Organic Chemistry. W. C. Brown Publishers. 7. Zubrick, J. W. (2003). The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual (6th ed.). John Wiley & Sons. 8. Keese, P., Brandle, M. P., & Toube, T. P. (2006). Pratical Organic Synthesis, a student guide. John Wiley & Sons.
Lecturer (* Responsible):
Fernanda Leal (fleal@ufp.edu.pt)