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551-1012-00L 5 Credits BSC D-CHAB , D-BIOL , D-HEST

Organic Chemistry II (for Biology & Pharmacy)

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

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Hans Jürg Borschberg
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Hans Jürg Borschberg, Prof. em. Dr. Bernhard Mathias Jaun
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:02

Abstract

The key relation "structure/reactivity" of organic molecules is illustrated by taking recourse to the basic reactions and their mechanisms.

Objective

Instruction of the basic knowledge concernig structure and reactivity and mechanisms of the most important organic reactions.

Content

Basics of organic reactions and their mechanisms; discussion of the most important reaction types and functional groups; chemistry of carbonyl compounds For details, see above (German version)

Resources

Lecture Notes

H.-J. Borschberg, Organische Chemie II für Biologen/Pharm. Wiss. (146 pages), will be available shortly before the term starts at ADAG COPY AG, Universitätstrasse 25, 8006 ZH (price ca. SFr 15.-)

Literature

Any textbook recommended by Prof. B. Jaun (OC I) at the beginning of the first semester.

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 II (für Biol./ Pharm. Wiss.)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (ETA F 5)
  • Wed 15:15-17:00 (ETA F 5)
  • Fri 13:15-14:00 (ETA F 5)
5 h weekly

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