General Chemistry module: The course aims to provide the basis for the comprehension of the macroscopic properties of matter, starting from structure and chemical-physical properties of atoms and molecules. It will also provide the scientific language and methodology relatively to chemical phenomena. The student will acquire the criteria to understand the tendence of an element to react, the way in which this happens with respect to the energy exchanges and to the kinetics, and the behavior of chemical systems in aqueous solution. The exercises will provide the tools for a quantitative treatment of chemical reactions and phenomena. Organic Chemistry module: The students will identify basic functional groups of the organic chemistry and will be able to assign the exact IUPAC nomenclature. Moreover, the students will be capable to predict the reactivity of functional groups on the base of bond polarization, of Electrophile and Nucleophile concepts. Simple mechanisms of reactions based on acid/base, resonance and catalysis concepts will be given to facilitate the comprehension of the reactivity.
Course Prerequisites
General Chemistry module: Fundamentals of mathematics and physics are required, as provided during high school years. Knowledge of stoichiometry, acid and base concept and electronegativity are required. Organic Chemistry module: Knowledge of stoichiometry, acid and base concept and electronegativity are required.
Assessment Methods
The final mark is the average of the two partial evaluations of General Chemistry Module and Organic Chemistry Module of the course. The general chemistry exam must be taken (and passed) before the organic chemistry one.
