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Chemistry

Chemistry of Aliphatic Compounds

CHM2401
3 hours English

Chemistry of Aliphatic Compounds

Chemistry of Aliphatic Compounds
CHM1101 General Chemistry 1
3 hours No requisites
1 Structure, bonding and reactivity in organic molecules
2 Nomenclature, physical, chemical properties, and preparations of different classes of hydrocarbons
3 Nomenclature, physical, chemical properties, and preparations of different families according to functional groups including Alcohols, ethers, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and their derivatives and amines
4 Nomenclature, reactivity and used of organo-halogen compounds
5 Introduction to isomerism and stereochemistry
6 Organometallic compounds
1.1 Mapped to: K2

Name and classify the aliphatic compounds

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Recognize the physical, chemical properties and applications of aliphatic compounds.

Teaching Strategy Lectures Lab work
Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam. Lab exam
1.3 Mapped to: K1

Explain the mechanism of reactions of aliphatic compounds and their interconversions based on the theoretical background.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam.
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Apply the IUPAC rules for nomenclature of all aliphatic compounds

Teaching Strategy Lectures Web based study.
Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam. Assignments and activities
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Predict the expected product and mechanism of different reactions of aliphatic compounds.

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam.
2.3 Mapped to: S1

Explain the different strategies for preparation of aliphatic compounds

Teaching Strategy Lectures
Assessment Methods Quiz. Final and mid-term exam. Lab exam
2.4 Mapped to: S3

Practice chemical processes and techniques for identification and investigation of aliphatic compounds.

Teaching Strategy Lectures 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 in the field of Aliphatic compounds

Teaching Strategy Research activity. Web based study.
Assessment Methods Portfolios Assignments and activities
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Write and present a chemical report related to aliphatic chemistry.

Teaching Strategy Lab work Library visit.
Assessment Methods Quiz. Lab report
3.3 Mapped to: V3

work individually and in a team to perform a specific experiment or preparing a report on the aliphatic chemistry.

Teaching Strategy Lab work Library visit.
Assessment Methods Assignments and activities
Assessment
Weight
Mid-term exam
20%
Assignments and activities
5%
Quizzes and class discussions
5%
Practical Exam
30%
Final Exam. (2 hours exam)
40%
Total
100%