Information Package

Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE222

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Course Code
MBGE222
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Name the functional groups of organic structures.
  2. Write IUPAC names of organic structures.
  3. Draw the bond-line formulas of organic structures.
  4. Name organic structures using R-S and/or E-Z systems.
  5. Determine the isomerism types of organic structures.
  6. Write the detailed mechanism of organic reactions.
  7. Write the main and by-products of organic reactions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students learn carbon compounds and chemical bonds, functional groups and the basic organic chemistry reaction types.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, bonding and molecular structure, intermolecular forces
2nd Week Carbon compounds, functional groups (alcohols, ethers, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, phenols and aryl halides)
3rd Week Alkanes and cycloalkanes
4th Week Nomenclature
5th Week Isomerism
6th Week Stereochemistry
7th Week Introduction to organic reactions and their mechanisms
8th Week Nucleophilic substitution reactions
9th Week Elimination reactions
10th Week Alkenes and alkynes
11th Week Addition reactions
12th Week Radical reactions
13th Week Reactions of carbonyl groups
14th Week Enols and enolates, conjugated unsaturated systems, heterocycles
Recommended or Required ReadingOrganic Chemistry, T. W. Graham Solomons (Author), Craig B. Fryhle, 11th Edition.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Quiz
Total Work Load91
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.03
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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