Organic Chemistry

Education facts

Code: KEGA02

The course comprises a theory module (4.5 ECTS cr) and laboratory module (3 ECTS cr), which are assessed separately. The Theory Module (4.5 ECTS cr) comprises: \- Application of chemical bonding theory for organic molecules \- Nomenclature of organic molecules and various forms of graphical descriptions of their structures \- Properties and the most important reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, alkyl halides, alcohols, esters, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids, carboxylic derivatives, and amines \- The use of substances of the groups above for synthetic purposes, illustrated by products and processes used in society \- Reaction mechanisms for a selection of addition, substitution, elimination, and rearrangement reactions in relation to the groups of substances above The Laboratory Module (3 ECTS cr) comprises: \- Safety and hazard regulations \- Simple syntheses including the unit operations extraction, filtration, crystallisation, and destillation \- Thin layer chromatography and melting point determination \- Report writing and routines for laboratory notes Attendance is mandatory for the scheduled laboratory sessions.

Entry requirements

Registered for Introductory Chemistry, 7.5 ECTS credits, or Matter, 7.5 ECTS credits, and Chemical Calculations, 7.5 ECTS credits, or equivalent

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Organic Chemistry

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 29 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %