Organic chemistryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You know the basic structures and functional groups of organic compounds and their main properties.

You know the principles of systematic naming of organic compounds.

You know the structures of the most important macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, fats) and you understand their importance in the environment.

You are able to apply basic knowledge of chemistry to environmental phenomena.

You know the main working methods of safe laboratory work in organic chemistry.

You can write structured laboratory reports.

Content

How are the basic structures and compounds of organic chemistry identified and named?

What are the properties and reactions of the main functional groups and macromolecules?

What is the role of organic compounds in the environment?

What are the applications of organic chemistry?

What are the principles and the basic practices of safe laboratory work in organic chemistry?

Qualifications

Completing the course requires basic knowledge of chemical theory, safe laboratory practices, and common laboratory techniques.

Accomplishment methods

Students can

a. use professional vocabulary systematically.

b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.

c. identify interrelated tasks.

e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.

f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.

g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.