Organic Chemistry II

Code:

Q2011

Acronym:

Q2011

Level:

200

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Chemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:Q	64	study plan from 2016/17	2	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To know the different families of organic molecules in terms of their reactivity, the reaction mechanisms in which they are involved and their synthesis. To understand the relationship between structure and function of organic molecules. Demonstrate, through examples from everyday life, the role of organic chemistry in the development of some areas of modern biology, medicine and the synthesis of new products and materials. Apply the chemical concepts learnt to concrete situations in life sciences and industry.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students should acquire the ability to recognise the main reactions of a variety of functional groups, the mechanisms involved and the structure-reactivity relationships of the main families of organic compounds (aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, benzene and its derivatives), with particular emphasis on biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids).

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITES It is recommended that the students previously attend the courses of Química I, Química II and Química Orgânica I

 

 

Program

Lectures


Chapter 1 – Aldehydes and ketones: the carbonyl group
Chapter 2 – Carbohydrates: polyfunctional compounds in Nature
Chapter 3 – Delocalized pi systems
Chapter 4 – Benzene and aromaticity: electrophilic aromatic substitution
Chapter 5 – Electrophilic attack on derivatives of benzene: substituents control regioselectivity
Chapter 6 – Enols, enolates and the aldol condensation
Chapter 7 – Carboxylic acids
Chapter 8 – Carboxylic acid derivatives
Chapter 9 – Amino acids, peptides, proteins and nucleic acids: nitrogen-containing polymers in Nature

Mandatory literature

Vollhardt K. Peter C.; Organic chemistry. ISBN: 0-7167-4374-4

Complementary Bibliography

Carey Francis A. 1937-; Organic chemistry. ISBN: 9780071323970
Solomons T. W. Graham; Organic chemistry. ISBN: 0-471-01342-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

1 - Lectures (2 hours per week)

The different subjects will be presented by using multimedia tools.  The slides will be available in the web page of the discipline (Moodle), as well as complementary documents.

2 - Practical classes (2.5 hours per week, compulsory classes) will be conducted to solve problems related to the matter taught in the lectures.

Students will work in groups of 5-6 members to solve the problems previously available via Moodle. The forms should be resolved out of the class, as an autonomous work, and, in class, students should discuss the different approaches made and clarify their doubts, preferably by solving the exercises on the blackboard. 

Students will be evaluated for their work.

keywords

Physical sciences > Chemistry > Organic chemistry

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	80,00
Participação presencial	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	92,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Trabalho escrito	14,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Practical classes are mandatory.
The students cannot miss more than 1/4 of the number of practical sessions on a basis of 14 weeks.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade (NF) is calculated as a weighted average of the pratical evaluation (NTP) and theoretical evaluation (NEF) or the average grade of the two tests conducted during the semester (NMT) according to the algorithm:

NF = 0.20 x NTP + 0.80 NEF ou NF = 0.20 x NTP + 0.80 NMT

To pass the course, the NF and the NEF or NMT must be equal to or greater than 9.5.
Students with an weighted average of the tests (NMT) of 9.5 or more are exempt from the final exam.
Students with an weighted average of the tests lower than 9.5 must do the final exam.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Completion of final exam.

Classification improvement

Grades can be improved by taking the exam during the appeal period (80% of the grade). The theoretical-practical grade cannot be improved.

Students wishing to improve their grade in 2022/23 must take the final examination and can choose between the regular or the appeal period.