KEMP1140 Basics in Organic Chemistry (6 cr)

• Structures, bonds, and drawing of organic compounds.
• Stereochemistry, as well as factors affecting the spatial structure and reactivity of molecules.
• Concepts of conjugation, resonance, and aromaticity.
• Basics of naming organic compounds, assessment of chemical and physical properties. The most typical chemical reactions from the following compound groups: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, and carboxylic acids.
• Oxidation and reduction reactions in organic chemistry.

A student who has successfully completed the course:

• Can draw and recognize organic compounds, understand the three-dimensionality of compounds (stereochemistry), and is familiar with types of isomerism.
• Can name simple organic compounds.
• Recognizes the most common functional groups and their basic reactions, and can assess the physical and chemical properties of compounds.
• Is able to apply learned knowledge in designing simple syntheses.

Work-life objectives:

• Scheduling and time management.
• The basics of scientific thinking.
• Gets acquainted with scientific text and terminology.
  

The lectures are in Finnish, but the course book and some of the materials are in English, and the course can be completed in English by taking an exam. If you want to complete the course in English, please contact the course's responsible teacher.

KEMP1110 The World of Molecules or equivalent knowledge.

• J.G. Smith: Organic Chemistry, edition 7 (or newer). Older editions suits as well.