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Organic Chemistry
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:17
Abstract
Basics of Organic Chemistry.Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry (substitutions, additions, eliminations, condensations, electrophilic aromatic substitution and NMR spectroscopy)
Objective
The students know the basic reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry. They are able to understand and formulate simple organic reactions.
Content
Descriptive chemistry of functional groups (alkyl halides, alkenes, aromatic systems, carbonyls). Reaction mechanisms (substitutions, additions, eliminations, condensations, electrophilic aromatic substitution). NMR spectroscopy.
Resources
Literature
Carsten Schmuck, Basisbuch Organische Chemie, Pearson
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Die Studierenden dürfen zwei DinA4 Blätter (Vorder- und Rückseite beschrieben) zur Prüfung mitbringen.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Organic Chemistry
Vorlesung/lecture Mi/We 8-10 starts in the first week of the semester;
Exercises start in the second week of the semester
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2 h weekly |
| exercise |
Organic Chemistry
Exercises start in the second week of the semester
Zoom link posted on course Moodle page
The lecturers will communicate the exact lesson times of ONLINE courses.
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1 h weekly |