Organic Chemistry

Code	15973
Year	2
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(15H)/T(30H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area	Chemistry
Entry requirements	Not applicable
Learning outcomes	This course unit aims to teach the basic knowledge to classify the main types of reactions in organic chemistry and its understanding through its mechanism. At the end of the course unit the student should be able to combine the basic knowledge learned in the course unit with an adequate bibliographic support, in order to predict and classify the chemical behavior of compounds belonging to the main functional groups. It aims also to encourage literature research and reading habits, thus stimulating self-learning in order to solve the proposed problems and to develop a seminar about a studied funtional group in Organic Chemistry (OC).
Syllabus	1 Reactions in Organic Chemistry 1.1 Main types 1.2 Reaction mechanisms and the use of curved arrows utilization to their illustration. 2 Saturated carbons 2.1 Nucleophilic substitution reactions 2.2 Elimination reactions 2.3 Radical reactions 3 Unsaturated carbons 3.1 Electrophilic addition 3.2 Conjugated systems 3.3 Alkenes formation 4 Carbonyl group 4.1 Nucleophilic addition 4.2 Conjugate addition 4.3 Substitution 5 Oxidation-reduction reactions 6 Enols and Enolates: reactions and formation Practical classes: - Indolin-2,3-dione reduction with NaBH4 and NH2NH2 (Wolff- Kishner reduction) – A practical example of microwaves in organic synthesis (2 classes) - Arrows in Organic Chemistry. Introduction to reaction mechanisms - Saturated Carbons - Unsaturated Carbons - Carbonyl Group - Oxidation Reduction + Enols and enolates
Main Bibliography	1. Required reading: - T. W. G. Solomons, C. B. Fryle, Química Orgânica, Vol. 1 e 2, 12ª ed., LTC Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editora S. A.: Rio de Janeiro, 2018. - T. W. G. Solomons, C. B. Fryle, Química Orgânica – Guia de Estudo Manual de Soluções, Vol. 1 e 2, 10ª ed., LTC Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editora S. A.: Rio de Janeiro, 2011. 2. Recommended reading: - M. M. M. Pinto, Manual de Trabalhos Laboratoriais de Química Orgânica e Farmacêutica,Lidel – edições técnicas lda: Lisboa, 2011. - M. B. Smith, J. March, March’s Advanced Organic Chemistry – Reactions, Mechanisms and Structure, 7th ed., John Wiley & Sons: New York, 2013. - F.A. Carey, R.J. Sundberg, Advanced Organic Chemistry Part A: Structure and Mechanisms, 5th ed,Springer, New York, 2007.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria	Oral presentation of the subject with the help of a board and slides, with great student-teacher interactivity, promoting debate between students and teacher in order to guarantee participation and interest in the subjects taught. In addition to practical laboratory classes, where students carry out the synthesis of some organic compounds, there will also be classes to solve practical exercises related to the knowledge acquired during theoretical classes. Students are also asked to develop a seminar on a functional group studied. During classes, the use of cell phones, tablets, computers, smartwatches or similar devices for purposes other than teaching/learning is prohibited. Improper use will result in absence from the respective class. Any attempt to cheat on assignments or assessments results in the student being considered not admitted.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.