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Chemistry

Organic Spectroscopy

CHM3405
Two hours English

Organic Spectroscopy

Organic reactions and preparations
CHM3403 Organic Reactions and Preparations
Two hours One requisite
1 Introduction to organic synthesis
2 Chemistry of functional groups and their transformations
3 Types of organic reactions and mechanisms
4 Regioselectivity and Chemoselectivity
5 Protection and deprotection of function groups: Hydroxyl group, carbonyl group, carboxylic group, and amino group
6 Named reactions: Aldol condensation - Claisen condensation – Cannizzaro reaction – Friedel Crafts acylation – Mannich reaction– Grignard reaction –Michael addition – Wittig reaction – Suzuki cross coupling – Diels-Alder cylocaddition – Friedel-Crafts alkylation – Biginelli reaction
7 Pericyclic reactions
8 Retrosynthetic approach
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Understand the principles and techniques involved in organic synthesis, including the formation of carbon-carbon (C-C) bonds.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning Simulation Tools
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, practices in class, and exams.
1.2 Mapped to: K2

Comprehend the mechanisms and applications of protection and deprotection of functional groups in organic molecules.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning Simulation Tools
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, practices in class, and exams.
1.3 Mapped to: K1

Recognize and understand named reactions, particularly base and acid catalyzed reactions, and their significance in organic synthesis.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning Web-based practices named of organic reactions
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, practices in class, and exams.
1.4 Mapped to: K3

Understand the mechanisms and significance of pericyclic reactions in organic synthesis.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning Simulation Tools
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, practices in class, and exams.
1.5 Mapped to: K3

Comprehend the retrosynthetic approach and its application in planning the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning Simulation Tools
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, practices in class, and exams.
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Perform experimental techniques and procedures to synthesize various organic compounds.

Teaching Strategy Lab work
Assessment Methods Theoretical lab exam
2.2 Mapped to: S2

Analyze reaction mechanisms and predict the outcomes of various organic reactions.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning Simulation Tools
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, practices in class, and exams.
2.3 Mapped to: S2

Design synthetic pathways for the preparation of organic compounds, incorporating appropriate protection and deprotection strategies

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning Simulation Tools
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, practices in class, and exams.
2.4 Mapped to: S3

Present findings and rationalize the choice of methods and reagents used in organic synthesis projects.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning Simulation Tools
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, practices in class, and exams.
2.5 Mapped to: S4

Utilize the retrosynthetic approach to devise efficient synthetic routes for target molecules.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning Simulation Tools
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, practices in class, and exams.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate honesty and ethical behavior in all aspects of organic synthesis, from experimental design to data reporting

Teaching Strategy Interactive lectures lab work
Assessment Methods Assignments, quizzes, exams, and performance in class/lab
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Display professionalism in all interactions, whether in the laboratory, classroom, or professional settings.

Teaching Strategy Interactive Lectures Collaborative Learning lab work
Assessment Methods Performance in class/lab, assignments, and lab reports
3.3 Mapped to: V3

Value precision and accuracy in experimental work, ensuring reliable and reproducible results.

Teaching Strategy lab work
Assessment Methods lab reports
Assessment
Weight
Homework and/or quizzes
10%
Midterm Exam.
20%
Practical Exam.
30%
Final Exam.
40%
Total
100%