Study programme competencies |
Code
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Study programme competences / results
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A1 |
Ability to use chemistry terminology, nomenclature, conventions and units |
A4 |
Knowledge of main types of chemical reaction and characteristics of each |
A6 |
Knowledge of chemical elements and their compounds, synthesis, structure, properties and reactivity |
A9 |
Knowledge of structural characteristics of chemical and stereochemical compounds, and basic methods of structural analysis and research |
A10 |
Knowledge of chemical kinetics, catalysis and reaction mechanisms |
A14 |
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles and theories in chemistry |
A15 |
Ability to recognise and analyse new problems and develop solution strategies |
A21 |
Understanding of qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical problems |
B2 |
Effective problem solving |
B3 |
Application of logical, critical, creative thinking |
B4 |
Working independently on own initiative |
C1 |
Ability to express oneself accurately in the official languages of Galicia (oral and in written) |
C3 |
Ability to use basic information and communications technology (ICT) tools for professional purposes and learning throughout life |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences / results |
Understand and know basic concepts, principles and theories related to Organic Chemistry |
A1 A4 A6 A9 A10 A14 A15 A21
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B2 B3 B4
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C1
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Use Organic Chemistry terminology, including nomenclature, main conventions, and units |
A1 A6 A9 A14
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B2 B3
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C1 C3
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Know the caracteristics and propierties of organic compounds.
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A1 A9 A14 A21
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B2 B3
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Adquire the ability to solve estructural and synthetic problems in Organic Chemistry through the analysis of the present functional groups and the application of the acquired knowledge regarding their properties and reactivity |
A1 A4 A9 A14 A15 A21
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B2 B3 B4
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C3
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Know the main types of organic reactions, their mechanistic pathways and their main stereochemical features.
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A1 A4 A6 A9 A10 A21
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B2 B3 B4
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C1 C3
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Acquire the ability to use literature, as well as to search for specific information in Organic Chemistry |
A6 A9 A14
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B3 B4
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C1 C3
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
Unit 1. Structure and reactions of organic compounds |
Characteristics, structure and bonding of organic compounds: functional groups, Lewis structures, hybrid atomic orbitals, resonance. Organic Reactions: classification, types of reagents, types of reaction mechanisms. Thermodynamic and kinetic features of organic reactions. Kinetic and thermodynamic control. Reaction intermediates. |
Unit 2. Stereoisomerism |
Nomenclature, properties and isomerism of alkanes. Constitutional isomerism and stereoisomerism. Conformational isomerism: conformational analysis of alkanes and cycloalkanes, Newman projections. Optical isomerism, chirality and symmetry. Enantiomers and diastereoisomers: nomenclature, Fischer projections. Resolution of racemic mixtures. |
Unit 3. NMR Spectroscopy |
Basic principles of the NMR. Most important nuclei in Organic Chemistry. Chemical shift, Spin-spin coupling: N+1 rule. Identification of functional groups by NMR. |
Unit 4. Alkanes |
Halogenation, pyrolysis, cracking, combustion. |
Unit 5. Alkyl Halides |
Nomenclature, structure and properties. Nucleophilic substition reactions (SN): factors determinig the mechanism of nucleophilic substitutions: substrate (structure of the alkyl group and nature of the leaving group), nucleophilicity of the reagent and solvent effects. Elimination reactions. Competitive proccesses in the SN reaction: transpositions and eliminations. Organometallic compounds. Reduction of alkyl halides.
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Unit 6. Alcohols |
Nomenclature, structure and properties. Acid-base behavior. O-H bond reactions. C-O bond reactions. Oxidation. Thiols. |
Unit 7. Ethers |
Nomenclature, structure and properties. Ether cleavage. Epoxides. Thioethers. |
Unit 8. Amines |
Nomenclature, structure and properties. Acid-base reactions. Alkylation of amines. Hofmann's elimination. Oxidation: Cope's elimination. |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies / Results |
Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
A1 A4 A6 A9 A10 |
20 |
30 |
50 |
Seminar |
A1 A4 A6 A9 A10 |
10 |
25 |
35 |
Workshop |
A1 A4 A6 A9 A10 B2 B4 C1 |
10 |
30 |
40 |
ICT practicals |
A6 A9 A21 B2 B4 C3 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 A4 A6 A9 A10 A14 A15 A21 B2 B3 C1 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
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Personalized attention |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Guest lecture / keynote speech |
The teacher will present the fundamental contents of each unit. The slides will be available in Moodle before the class. With the help of these materials and other bibliographic resources, students must prepare the lessons before the lectures. The participation of the students will be encouraged during the lectures (or before/after the class by e-mail). |
Seminar |
Sessions dedicated to solving problems and questions with an active participation of the student. Problems to be solved will be available on Moodle before the seminars. Students must work on the problems before the seminars. |
Workshop |
The workshops are work sessions organized in small groups. The teacher will assign the students the preparation of some problems, which may require the integration of contents from different units. Students must prepare and hand in solutions for the assigned problems before the workshops through Moodle. During the workshop sessions the students will present the problems and answer the questions that arise. |
ICT practicals |
Two practicals will be carried out, oriented to the use of computer tools for: (1) the analysis and resolution of stereochemistry problems and (2) the structural determination of organic compounds based on the analysis of 1H NMR spectra. Students must prepare and hand in (through Moodle) a report of each one of the practicals. |
Mixed objective/subjective test |
In order to evaluate the knowledge and the ability to apply the subject contents by the student, a mixed test is scheduled. The test will include questions and problems analogous to those solved in the seminar and workshop sessions during the course, related to nomenclature, structure, structural determination, reactivity and synthesis of organic compounds. |
Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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ICT practicals |
Workshop |
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Description |
Students will have the help of the teacher (during the tutorials schedule) for the resolution of doubts and questions that may arise during the study of the contents, the elaboration of solutions to the problems to be exposed in the workshops or the preparation of the practical reports. The monitoring will be done, as far as possible, in person or virtually through email or Moodle.
For students with part-time dedication or specific learning modalities or diversity support, personalized attention will be provided within the flexibility allowed by the coordination schedules and material and human resources.
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies / Results |
Description
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Qualification
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Mixed objective/subjective test |
A1 A4 A6 A9 A10 A14 A15 A21 B2 B3 C1 |
It will take place during the official examination period, on the dates established by the Center. The test will consist of a written exercise with problems and questions analogous to those solved in the seminars, workshops and practicals.
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60 |
ICT practicals |
A6 A9 A21 B2 B4 C3 |
The participation in the practicals will contribute with a 5% to the assessment.
The practical reports handed in through Moodle will contribute with a 10% to the assessment. |
15 |
Workshop |
A1 A4 A6 A9 A10 B2 B4 C1 |
(1) the reports handed in through Moodle, (2) the attendance and participation through questions or answers during the sessions and (3) the quality of the presentations of the problems will be evaluated, taking into account the use of the appropriate nomenclature for the compounds and reactions, the clarity and specificity of the explanations and the answers to the questions that arise. |
25 |
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Assessment comments |
The attendance to the practicals is a requirement to pass the subject. In order to pass the subject, it will be necessary to obtain a grade of 5 or higher (out of 10) in the mixed test. Therefore, if the minimum score is not reached in the mixed test, the student will receive a failing grade, even if the average grade is equal to or greater than 5 (in which case the grade will be 4.5). Students who have not completed the practices and do not attend to the mixed test will receive the grade of Non Presented. The qualifications of the ITC practicals and the workshops will be maintained in the second opportunity. Therefore, in the second opportunity, students can only take a mixed test, which grade will replace the one obtained in the mixed test of the first opportunity. The students evaluated in the second opportunity will only be able to obtain the grade "with Honors" if the maximum number of these for the corresponding course has not been fully covered in the first opportunity. Students with recognition of part-time dedication will be evaluated with the criteria set forth above. Students with academic exemption are exempt from attending the workshops (25% of the global grade) and may be evaluated only by the ITC practicals and the mixed test, both in the first and in the second opportunity. For students who qualify for the workshop attendance waiver, the mixed test will contribute 85% of the overall grade. The attendance to the ITC practicals is a requirement to pass the subject and will be facilitated as far as possible, within the flexibility allowed by the coordination schedules and material and human resources. In the case of exceptional, objective and properly justified circumstances, the QO1 coordinator could exempt a student from the continuous evaluation of the practicals. The student under in this circumstance must pass a specific exam that leaves no doubt about the achievement of knowledge, skills and competencies of the subject (corresponding to 100% of the grade).
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Sources of information |
Basic
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E. QUIÑOÁ y R. RIGUERA (2004). Cuestiones y Ejercicios de Química Orgánica (2ª ed). Madrid, McGraw-Hill
T. W. G. Solomons, C. B. Fryhle (2008). Organic Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons
K.P.C. VOLLHARDT and N.E. SCHORE (2011). Organic Chemistry 6th eddition. WH Freeman and Company
L.G. WADE, Jr. (2012). Química Orgánica (7ª ed). Pearson Educación
K. P. C. Vollhardt, N. E. Schore (2008). Química Orgánica: estructura y función. Omega |
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Complementary
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
General Chemistry 1/610G01007 | General Chemistry 2/610G01008 | General Chemistry 3/610G01009 | Chemistry Laboratory 1/610G01010 |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
Organic Chemistry 2/610G01027 | Intermediate Organic Chemistry/610G01028 | Experimental Organic Chemistry/610G01029 | Advanced Organic Chemistry/610G01030 |
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Other comments |
We highly recommend as main sources of information the books: Wade 2012 and Vollhardt, 2007. We also recommend the reading of the main subjects of each topic, as preparation to the teacher's keynote lectures. |
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