KEMA2830 Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry (4 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

Introduction to carbonyl chemistry. Nucleophilic addition reactions to the carbonyl group. Reduction of carbonyl compounds. Organometallic reagents in carbonyl additions. Carboxylic acid derivatives - reactions via nucleophilic substition. Enolate chemistry: substitution reactions in the α carbon of carbonyl compounds. Carbonyl condensation reactions (Claisen and related condensations). Applications in industrial chemistry and biochemistry, including enzymatic reactions involving carbonyl groups in cellular metabolism.

Learning outcomes

The goal of the course is to understand the basics of carbonyl-based organic reactivity and the associated mechanistic rationalization of carbonyl reactivity.


The course develops students' expression in chemistry and problem solving skills. In exercises are learnt to solve demanding problems both individually and in groups. Problem sets and exercises are scheduled, so the course also teaches how to plan and execute on schedule.

The course will provide students with tools for understanding ethical and environmental problems relevant to the field and to seek sustainable solutions.

Description of prerequisites

KEMA2820 Analytical Methods and Basic Reactions in Organic Chemistry or equivalent knowledge.

Study materials

  • Janice G. Smith: Organic Chemistry (5th Ed.), McGraw-Hill 2016

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Hyväksyttyyn suoritukseen (1/5) vaaditaan vähintään 50% kurssin maksimipisteistä.
Time of teaching:
Period 2
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course (1/5) requires at least 50% of the maximum score on the exam.
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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (4 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:

Luentoja ja harjoitustehtäviä.

Teaching

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Exam (4 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

If you want to take exam in English, please contact the teacher.

Teaching