Organic Chemistry
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The educational objective of the course is to provide students with basic knowledges of organic chemistry, with specific attention for classes of compounds which are relevant in the food area.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the students will know the main organic compounds, their functional groups, and their chemical-physical properties. At the end of the course the students will know the main operation necessary for the manipulations of organic compounds.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
This course will describe structure, phisico-chemical properties and reactivity of the main classes of organic compounds, with particular emphasis for those important in food. W1: introduction. Carbon atom: hybridisation, structure of sigma and pi covalent bonds. W2: Organic compounds: structure, isomeric forms, use of compact and extended formulas. Alkylic groups; functional groups. Intermolecular forces in organic compounds and their relationship with physical properties. W3: Alkanes and cycloalkanes; conformation analysis; properties; radical reactions and stability. W4: Alkenes: structure, properties; cis-trans isomerism; electrophyilic additions; radical reactions; polymerisation. W5: dienes, polyenes and delocalised systems. Aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic compounds: structure, nomenclature. Cromophores and colour. W6: halogenated hydrocarbons: structure, properties; nucleophylic substitution and elimination reactions. W7: Stereochemistry. Chirality and optical activity: enantiomers and diastereoisomers; absolute and relative configuration; mesoforms, racemates. W8: Alcohols: structure, properties, natural sources; reactivity. W9: Phenols: acido-base and redox properties: Natural phenols and polyphenols. Other oxygenated compounds: ethers, epoxides, quinones. Sulphurated compounds: thiols and disulphides. W10: Carbonylic compounds: aldehydes and ketones. Structure, properties. Nucleophilic addition and redox reactions. Hydrated, acetals and ketals. Nucleophilic addition of nitrogen compounds. Ketoenolic tautomery. W11: Carbohydrates. Monosaccharides: structure, open and cyclic forms; Fisher projections, stereochemistry; mutarotation. Glycosides. Di- and polysaccharides: properties, reactions. W12: Carboxylic acids: structure, reactions. Acids and derivatives: esters, anhydrides, acylic halogen derivatives; amides, carbamates, ureas. Acylic substitution reactions: ester formation; esters and amides hydrolysis. Lipids: fatty acids, triglycerides, fosfolipids. Soap and tensioactives. W13: Nitrogen derivatives. Amines: structure, properties, rections. Natural nitrogen compounds: alkaloids, porphyrines, nucleic acids (brief). Aminoacids: the peptide bond; primary structure of peptides and proteins (brief).
Prerequisites for admission
Fundamentals of general chemistry and physical chemistry: atomic weight, molecular weight, mole; valence theory; ionic, covalent and dative bonds; intermolecular bonds; electronegativity, polarity; matter status, passage of status; equilibrium, equilibrium constant; mobile equilibrium principle; acid -bases and redox reactions; oxidation number.
Teaching methods
Front lessons and live Q&A sessions. (5 CFU)
Exercises at the blackboard (1 CFU). Course will be taught through the Moodle platform in weekly modules
Exercises at the blackboard (1 CFU). Course will be taught through the Moodle platform in weekly modules
Teaching Resources
-Textbooks: is mandatory to use a text of organic chemistry (bachelor/master level);
-Molecular models;
-Technical sheets for laboratory and other material by the teacher will be available in the Ariel/Moodle website.
-Molecular models;
-Technical sheets for laboratory and other material by the teacher will be available in the Ariel/Moodle website.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test with 6 exercises on all parts of program. Each exercise counts for 0-5 points (total 30). Evaluation criteria: ability to read and write formulas in organic chemistry; theoretical and practical knowledge of contents through resolution of problems; clarity in the logical path; clarity of exposition.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in cc the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) o [email protected] (for students with disability).
CHIM/06 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - University credits: 6
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Bassoli Angela
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Bassoli AngelaProfessor(s)
Reception:
by appointment
my office, DISMA, Via Celoria 2, Milano