a) Theoretical course: the course provides the knowledge for either recognizing the chemical hazard or working in a safe conditions in an organic chemistry laboratory. It gives the theoretical knowledge of the main procedures of synthesis, purification and isolation of an organic compound. Basic introduction of the main characterization methods for organic compounds is also given. b) Practical course: students carry out the simplest operations of synthesis, purification and isolation of organic compounds; they are driven toward the acquisition of a clear scientific language through the production of scientific reports.
Course Prerequisites
Content’s knowledge of General Chemistry course and of Organic Chemistry 1 course
Teaching Methods
The course will be held through 24 hours of theoretical lessons and 48 hours of laboratory experiments.
Assessment Methods
The assessment will take into account the starting test at the beginning of the practical lab, the reports regarding the experiences carried out in the laboratory and the commitment shown by the students. Furthermore, a final unknown test will allow the assessment of the ability to manage, plan and conduct the laboratory operations learned during the course in an autonomous and safe manner. The topics covered in the theoretical course will be verified in the written examination of the Organic Chemistry 2 course (Module A).
Contents
a) Theoretical course: Hazards and safety in an organic chemistry laboratory. Theoretical and practical approach to an organic reaction. Introduction to purification techniques: crystallization, solvent extraction, simple and fractional distillation, thin layer and column chromatography. Determination of the minimum formula and of unsaturation number. Spectroscopy fundamentals (IR, NMR) for the characterization of organic functional groups. b) Practical course:. Execution by the student of synthesis reactions and fundamental operations of isolation and purification of an organic compound. Determination of physical properties and use of spectroscopic techniques
