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529-1011-00L 4 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL , D-HEST
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Organic Chemistry I

Organische Chemie I (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Bernhard Mathias Jaun
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:05:53

Abstract

Basic organic chemistry I: molecular structure. Bonding and functional groups; nomenclature; resonance and aromaticity; stereochemistry; conformation; strength of bonds; organic acids and bases; organic reactions, carbanions, carbenium ions and radicals, UV/VIS, IR, NMR spectroscopies, Mass spectrometry.

Objective

Understanding the basic concepts and definitions of organic chemistry. Knowledge of the functional groups and classes of compounds that are important in biological systems. Understanding the relationship between structure and reactivity.

Content

Organic molecules: Isolation, separation and characterization of organic compounds. Classical structure theory: constitution, covalent bonds, bonding geometry, functional groups, classes of compounds, nomenclature. Electron delocalization: resonance, aromaticity. Stereochemistry: chirality, configuration, topicity. Conformational dynamics. Bond energies, non covalent interactions. Organic acids and bases. Organic reactions: intermediates, radicals, carbenium ions, and carbanions.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A printed script is available within the course. Script, problems, solutions to problems as well as other handouts may be downloaded from the web page.

Literature

The script contains the material required for the exams. Additional reading: T. W. G. Solomons, C. B. Fryhle, Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition (International), Wiley, 2003. P. Bruice-Yourkanis, Organic Chemistry, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2003. A. Streitwieser, C. H. Heathcock, E. M. Kosower, Introduction to Organic Chemistry, 4th Edition, Pearson Education, 1998. K. P. C. Vollhardt, N. E. Schore, Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, 4th Edition, Freeman, 2002. H. Kaufmann, A. Hädener, Grundlagen der Organischen Chemie, 10. Aufl. Birkhäuser, 1996. G. Quinkert, E. Egert, C. Griesinger, Aspekte der Organischen Chemie: Struktur, VCH, 1995. D. Hellwinkel, Die systematische Nomenklatur der Organischen Chemie, 4. Aufl., Springer, 1998. Ph. Fresenius, K. Görlitzer, Organisch-chemische Nomenklatur, 4. Aufl., Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft mBH, 1998.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
keine

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Organische Chemie I (für Biol./Pharm.Wiss.)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG E 7)
  • Fri 12:45-14:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Fri 12:45-14:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Fri 12:45-14:30 (HCI F 2)
  • Fri 12:45-14:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Fri 12:45-14:30 (HCI G 7)
  • Fri 12:45-14:30 (HCI J 8)
  • Fri 14:45-16:30 (HCI D 2)
  • Fri 14:45-16:30 (HCI D 4)
  • Fri 14:45-16:30 (HCI D 6)
  • Fri 14:45-16:30 (HCI F 8)
  • Fri 14:45-16:30 (HCI G 7)
  • Fri 14:45-16:30 (HCI J 8)
4 h weekly

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