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701-0225-00L 2 Credits BSC D-USYS , D-HEST
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Organic Chemistry

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Kristopher McNeill
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:11

Abstract

Basics of Organic Chemistry.Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry (substitutions, additions, eliminations, condensations, electrophilic aromatic substitution and NMR spectroscopy)

Objective

This course builds on General Chemistry I and II. The students will learn the basic reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry. They will be 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.
The exam questions will be in both German and English.Die Prüfungsfragen werden in Deutsch und Englisch angeboten.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Organic Chemistry
  • Wed 08:15-10:00 (CHN C 14)
2 h weekly
exercise Organic Chemistry
Exercises start in the second week of the semester. Students choose one of three exercises.
  • Mon 16:15-17:00 (CHN D 29)
  • Wed 12:15-13:00 (CHN D 29)
  • Fri 13:15-14:00 (CHN D 42)
1 h weekly

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