Module Details

Module Code: CHEO6001
Title: Organic Chemistry Fundamental
Long Title: Organic Chemistry Fundamentals
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4423 - Organic Chemistry
Module Delivered in: 9 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces students to organic chemistry, the chemistry of carbon containing molecules, the nomenclature and classification of organic compounds, fundamental reaction types and mechanisms, and some applications
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Classify and systematically name simple organic compounds.
LO2 Depict, interrelate and distinguish between different isomers and structural representations of organic molecules.
LO3 Identify, describe and explain the factors that impact the physical properties of organic molecules.
LO4 Propose, describe and depict fundamental reactions of organic molecules.
LO5 Identify and select suitable reagents to effect fundamental functional group transformations in organic chemistry.
LO6 Perform experimental procedures for synthesis, purification, and characterisation of some organic compounds.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Elemental analysis, empirical and molecular formulae. Introduction to hybridisation of carbon, sigma and pi bonds. Physical properties of organic compounds.
Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
Alkanes and cycloalkanes. I.U.P.A.C. nomenclature. Synthesis and reaction of haloalkanes. Alkenes, isomerism, cis/trans notation. Electrophilic addition reactions, carbocations, Markovnikov and anti Markovnikov addition, Satzeff and Hoffman products. Alkynes.
Introduction to Functional Groups
Identification of functional groups: Alcohols, ethers, amines, aldehydes, ketones, amides, esters, carboxylic acids. Examples of characteristic reactions: oxidation, reduction, elimination, addition, substitution, hydrolysis.
Introduction to Aromaticity
Structure and stability of benzene, Hückel Rule. Examples of heterocyclic aromatic compounds.
Practical Programme
Introduction to laboratory techniques in organic chemistry, synthesis and characterisation of organic compounds.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 16
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
A combination of on-line and in-class exams will be held on week 3 (online 3%), week 5 (on-line 3%) and week 7 (in-class 10%).
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4,6
Assessment Description
Performance of practicals and submission of reports and calculations
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 54
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6
Assessment Description
12 x 2% on line assessments across the semester (Weeks 5 - 11).
1 x 10% on line assessment (Week 12).
1 x 20% on line assessment (Week 13).

These assessments will consist of a variety of question styles including but not restricted to MCQ, multiple answer questions, short answer questions, fill in the blank questions, drag and drop questions, matching questions, ranking questions, categorizing questions, file upload questions and so forth, chosen to best elicit attainment of the different learning outcomes and develop student learning on specific topics.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of theory and related calculations Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Development of practical skills Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Personal study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of theory and related calculations Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Development of practical skills Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Personal Study Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • John E. McMurry. (2015), Organic Chemistry, 9th Edition. Cengage Learning, p.1512, [ISBN: 9781305080485].
  • Michael Freemantle. (1995), Chemistry in Action, 2nd Edition. [ISBN: 9781861527127].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Seyhan N. Eğe. (2004), Organic Chemistry, Houghton Mifflin, p.698, [ISBN: 0618318097].
  • Robert T. Morrison, Robert N. Boyd. (1995), Organic Chemistry, 6th Edition. Prentice Hall, p.0, [ISBN: 0136438911].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
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CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_SCHQA_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance 2 Mandatory
CR_SESST_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science and Sustainable Technology 2 Mandatory
CR_SCHEM_7 Bachelor of Science in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2 Mandatory
CR_ECBPO_6 Certificate in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Process Operations 2 Mandatory
CR_SCHEM_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Chemistry 2 Mandatory
CR_SOMNI_7 Physical Sciences (Common Entry) 2 Group Elective 2
CR_SOMNI_8 Physical Sciences (Common Entry) 2 Group Elective 2