Course: Organic Chemistry

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Course title Organic Chemistry
Course code KCH/HCHOR
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kubec Roman, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Lectures 1. History, basic principles and terminology of organic chemistry. Depicting of organic compounds using formulae and names. Intermolecular non-binding interactions and their effects on physical properties of compounds. Constitutional and configuration isomerism. Chirality. Physical, chemical and biological properties of isomers. Homologues and analogues. Classification of organic compounds, basics of the IUPAC nomenclature. 2. Hydrocarbons (classification, nomenclature, physical and biological properties, important reactions). Halogenated hydrocarbons. Oxygen-containing derivatives of hydrocarbons (alcohols, phenols, ethers, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and their derivatives) nomenclature, physical and biological properties, important reactions. 3. Major classes of nitrogen-containing organic compounds (amines and imines, nitrocompounds, heterocyclic compounds) nomenclature, physical and biological properties, important reactions. Saccharides (classification, linear and cyclic forms of saccharides). Amino acids, peptides and proteins (classification, physical and chemical properties). Fatty acids, lipids, waxes (classification, physical and biological properties, important reactions).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for exam - 60 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 14 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The goal of the subject is to extend and deepen the knowledge of organic chemistry acquired at the secondary school with focusing on natural substances as a necessary theoretical basis for the study of biochemistry and related subjects. The lectures are structured into three themes: theoretical basis, systematic part, natural substances and organic contaminants and pollutants. In particular systematic groups, emphasis is given on the effect of various functional groups on physical, chemical, and biological properties of compounds.
The student should be able to name organic compounds and recognize differences between basic types of organic substances and estimate their physical and chemical characteristics.
Prerequisites
Examination in subjects of "General and physical chemistry" and "Inorganic chemistry".
KCH/HORCH

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

For granting the credit: to achieve at least 51% of a written test.
Recommended literature
  • Fikr, J. a Kahovec, J. Názvosloví organické chemie. Rubico, Olomouc, 2008.
  • Kubec, R. Úlohy z organické chemie. ZF JU, České Budějovice, 2017.
  • McMurry, J. Organická chemie. Vutium, Brno, 2015.
  • Pacák, J. Jak porozumět organické chemii. Karolinum, Praha, 2007.
  • Pacák, J. Reakce organických sloučenin. Karolinum, Praha, 2007.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Sciences Study plan (Version): - (2) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer