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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
DHF105E ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 2 2 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Prof. MAHİR GÜNDAY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. BURÇİN TÜZÜNER
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to provide knowledge on fundamental concepts in organic chemistry, functional groups that make up organic compounds, isomerism, organic compounds found in the structure of living organisms, and organic compounds used in dentistry.
Contents of the Course Unit: Introduction to organic chemistry, classification of organic compounds, atomic structure, chemical bonds, structure of the carbon atom, separation, purification, and quantitative analysis methods for organic molecules, types of organic reactions, aliphatic hydrocarbons, isomerism, aromatic hydrocarbons, functional groups; alcohols, phenols, ethers, esters, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, amides, structure of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and polymers.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

1. Explains fundamental concepts related to organic chemistry. 2. Lists the properties of functional groups that make up organic compounds. 3. Defines the concept of isomerism. 4. Identifies significant organic compounds in organisms. 5. Establishes connections between organic chemistry and other disciplines.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Review, Reading Introduction to Organic Chemistry – Structure of the Atom, Periodic Table Explanation, Presentation
2 Literature Review, Reading Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry - Chemical Bonds, Hybridization, Molecular Geometry Explanation, Presentation
3 Literature Review, Reading Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry – Isomerism Explanation, Presentation
4 Literature Review, Reading Types of Organic Reactions Explanation, Presentation
5 Literature Review, Reading Aliphatic Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes) Explanation, Presentation
6 Literature Review, Reading Aromatic Hydrocarbons Explanation, Presentation
7 Literature Review, Reading Functional Groups; Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Esters Explanation, Presentation
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Review, Reading Functional Groups; Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids Explanation, Presentation
10 Literature Review, Reading Functional Groups; Amines, Amides Explanation, Presentation
11 Literature Review, Reading Structure of Carbohydrates Explanation, Presentation
12 Literature Review, Reading Structure of Lipids Explanation, Presentation
13 Literature Review, Reading Amino Acids, Structure of Proteins Explanation, Presentation
14 Literature Review, Reading Structure of Nucleic Acids Explanation, Presentation
15 Literature Review, Reading Polymers – Basic Introduction Explanation, Presentation
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Organic Chemistry; David J. Hart, Leslie E. Craine, Harold Hart, Christopher M. Hadad
Organic Chemistry; T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle and Scott A. Snyder

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 2 28
Preliminary & Further Study 14 1 14
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 14 2 28
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 7 1 7
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 51 0 79
Total Workload of the Course Unit 79
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0