Basic concepts of Organic Chemistry, such as molecular structure and reactivity of the principal functional groups will be presented. This knowledge will be applied to the synthesis of structurally simple molecules.

Basic structural features, and chemical and physical properties, of hydrocarbons and other families of organic compounds are covered along with an introduction to organic reactions mechanisms.

The aim is that students develop basic competences as specified in RD 1393/2007 that correspond to the sophomore level. Also, the following transversal competences (Fundamental Module M02) will be acquired:

- M02CM08: the ability to discern the appropriate instrumental technique, individual or combined, for the characterization of chemical substances.

- M02CM09: the ability to present, orally and on written, chemical processes and phenomena in a clear and understandable manner.

Likewise, taking this subject should allow students to acquire the following competences specific to Organic Chemistry:

- M02CM02: to know the structure, properties, preparation methods and main reactivity patterns of chemical elements and compounds derived thereof, either organic or inorganic.

- M02CM03: the ability to plan and carry out simple processes of synthesis and characterization of compounds. To carry out chemical experiments in a reliable manner, using appropriate techniques, and monitoring the relevant observations and their correct interpretation.

- M02CM05: To understand the relationships between chemical structure, properties and processing of the different types of materials and their aftermath classification according to the applications sought.

The coordination, both horizontal and vertical, of the subject within the Module and the Degree will be supervised by the Commission of Coordination of the Degree.

Hydrocarbons, alkanes and cycloalkanes. Alkenes and polyenes. Alkynes. Benzene and arenes. Structure, obtaining and reactivity.

Functional groups with a single carbon-heteroatom bond. Alkyl and aryl halides. Alcohols, glycols and phenols. Ethers and epoxides. Amines and nitrocompounds. Structure, obtaining and reactivity.

The carbonyl group and derivatives. Aldehydes and ketones. Structure, obtaining and reactivity.

The carboxylic group and derivatives. Carboxylic acids. Acyl halides. Ketenes. Anhydrides. Esters. Amides. Nitriles. Structure, obtaining and reactivity.

All teaching resources regarding the subject will be available on the web of UPV/EHU at the outset of the fall. Lectures will be combined with as many as possible face-to-face sessions devoted to exercises. Additional exercises and problems will be also provided for personal training. Doubts and questions will be solved individually during tutorial hours.

Efforts will be directed to get as much direct student-teacher interaction as possible.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 80
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 20

A) GENERAL RULE

General Regulations adopted by UPV/EHU (BOPV of March, 2017) concerning the assessment of students achievement in the Degrees given by UPV/EHU will be applicable. For more information, see section 2 of such Regulations, articles 8, 9 and 12.



B) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Continuous assessment will be applied during the ordinary call only, with the following parts and percentages:



- 20% Two written exams covering parts of the subjects in progress.

- 80% Final written exam fully covering the subjects.



If someone does not make the exam, he or she will be rated cero. In case it is the Final exam, the ordinary call would get extinct.

To be eligible for averaging, a mark of 4.0 or higher must be obtained in the Final exam.

Students have the option to renounce a call by informing in writing the professor in charge of the subject. Requests need to be submitted before the fixed deadline, which will be not before one month in advance to the end of the lecturing period. Should this action be taken the subject will be rated as NOT PRESENTED (thee call will not get extinct).



C) ASSESSMENT BY SINGLE FINAL EXAMINATION

Assessment by a single examination is feasible only if a renounce to the continuous assessment has been submitted by the student on time. Requests need to be submitted in writing to the professor in charge of the subject during the first 18 weeks of regular lecturing period.

The single Final examination will account for 100% of the grading.

If someone does not make the Final exam, the grading will be NOT PRESENTED and the call will not get extinct.

Special call will consist of a single Final Examination which will account for 100% of the grading.

If someone does not make such a Final Exam, the grading will be NOT PRESENTED and the call will not get extinct.

At least one book among the basic titles listed below is highly recommended. The professor in charge of the subject will give additional directions.

Basic bibliography

1. T. W. G. Solomons, C. B. Fryhle, S. A. Snyder, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 12th Edition, Ed. Wiley, 2016.

2. D. R. Klein, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3th Edition, Ed. Wiley, 2016.

3. L. G. Wade, Jr., QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA, 7ª Edición, Ed. Pearson Prentice Hall, Madrid, 2004.

4. P. Y. Bruice, , QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA, 5ª Edición, Ed. Pearson Prentice Hall, México, 2008.

5. F. A. Carey, QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA, 6ª Edición, Ed. McGraw-Hill, México, 2006.

6. R. T. Morrison, R. N. Boyd, QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA, 5ª Edición, Ed. Pearson Educación, México, 1998.

7. K. P. C. Vollhardt, N.E. Schore, QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA, 5ª ed., Omega, S.A., Barcelona, 2008.

8. K. P. C. Vollhardt, N.E. Schore KIMIKA ORGANIKOA, 1ª ed., UPV/EHU, Leioa, 2008.

9. J. E. McMurry, QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA, 5ª ed., International Thomson editores S.A, México, 2001.

10. F. García, J. A. Dobado, PROBLEMAS RESUELTOS DE QUÍMICA ORGÁNICA, Paraninfo, 2007.

In-depth bibliography

1. F. A. Carey, R. J. Sundberg, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, Partes A y B, 5ª Edición, Springer, 2007.
2. M. B. Smith, J. March, MARCH'S ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: REACTIONS, MECHANISMS AND STRUCTURE, Wiley, 2007

Journals

The Journal of Organic Chemistry: http://pubs.acs.org/journal/joceah
Organic Letters: http://pubs.acs.org/journal/orlef7
European Journal of Organic Chemistry: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/27380/home
Tetrahedron: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00404020
Tetrahedron Letters: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00404039
Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry: http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/Ob/Index.asp
The Journal of Chemical Education: http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/

Web addresses

Organic Chemistry Portal: http://www.organic-chemistry.org/
Organic Resources Wordwide: http://www.organicworldwide.net/
Grupo especializado de química orgánica de la RSEQ: http://www.ucm.es/info/rsequim/geqo/
Chemical and Engineering News: http://www.ucm.es/info/rsequim/geqo/
Blog de Química: http://elblogdebuhogris.blogspot.com/