Organic Chemistry

CHM1101 General Chemistry 1

3 hours No requisites

1 Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Basic concepts

2 Aliphatic and Aromatic compounds

3 Introduction to IUPAC naming system, isomerism and stereochemistry

4 Introduction to functional groups

5 Chemical reactions of organic compounds: Substitution, addition, elimination, and environmental reaction pathways

6 Introduction to carbohydrate

7 Introduction to industrial chemistry: Applications, and issues related to microplastics and polymer degradation

8 Introduction to organic chemical waste and pollutants

9 Carbon Cycle and Biogeochemistry: Role of organic molecules in global carbon cycling and environmental interactions

10 Green Chemistry: Sustainable practices and environmentally friendly organic processes

1.1 Mapped to: K1

Name and classify the organic compounds

Teaching Strategy Lectures

Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam.

1.2 Mapped to: K4

Recognize the physical and chemical properties of functional groups and their applications in organic compounds.

Teaching Strategy Lectures

Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam.

2.1 Mapped to: S1

Apply the IUPAC rules for nomenclature of all organic compounds

Teaching Strategy Lectures

Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam.

2.2 Mapped to: S2

Practice chemical processes and techniques for identification and investigation of organic compounds and their functional groups.

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Lab work

Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam. Lab exam

3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate commitment to professional and academic values and ethics.

Teaching Strategy Library visit.

Assessment Methods Assignments and activities

3.2 Mapped to: V3

Work individually and in a team to perform a specific experiments and preparing a report on the organic chemistry

Teaching Strategy Lab work

Assessment Methods Assignments. Lab exam.

Assessment	Weight





1st periodic exam	10%
Assignments and activities	5%
Quizzes and class discussions	5%
2nd periodic exam	10%
Practical Exam	30%
Final Exam.(2 hours exam)	40%
Total	100%

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