D1. Knowledge and understanding: Students at the end of the course will demonstrate their knowledge of basic concepts, language, nomenclature, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry. D2. Applying knowledge and understanding: students at the end of the course will apply their basic knowledges to predict the reactivity of model molecules on the basis of structure - reactivity relationships. D3. Making judgements: students will be able to select the best strategy to the synthesis of simple organic molecules. D4. Communication skills: students are expected to present with appriopriate language the aquired concepts. D5. Learning abilities: Students are expected to learn from lessons, from the book, and to elaborate in autonomy the concepts given in the course.

General Chemistry

Brief review of the fundamental concepts of general chemistry. The carbon atom. Atomic and molecular orbitals. Geometry of organic molecules. Stereochemistry. Representation, characterization, physical and chemical properties of the main classes of organic compounds. PROGRAM The atom, electronic configurations, hybrid atomic orbitals, VSEPR theory, molecular geometry, molecular orbitals, covalent chemical bond. Acid-base theory. Transitions state theory and kinetic profiles . Isomerism. Constitutional and stereoisomerism. Gemetrical isomers, enantiomers, diastereoisomers. Bond and molecules polarity. Weak interactions and phisical properties of the molecules. Representation of organic molecules. Hydrocarbons. Functionalized molecules. Functional groups. Electronic effects, inductive and mesomeric. Effect of the electronic distribution on reactivity and acid-base properties. Nucleophilicity and electrophilicity, carbocations, carbanions, carbon radicalsClassification of organic reactions: addition, substitution, elimination, organic red-ox reactions. Classification of mechanisms: radical, electrophilic and nucleophilic. Tautomerism. For each class of organic compounds: Structure, IUPAC nomenclature, physical properties, reactivity. Discussion of the reaction mechanism, and problems of chemo-, regio-, e stereoselectivity Alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, haloalkanes, alcohols, ethers, benzene and aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carboxylix acids and derivatives.

L. G. Wade Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry; Piccin Eds Material provided by teacher on Moodle2 platform.

The atom, electronic configurations, hybrid atomic orbitals, VSEPR theory, molecular geometry, molecular orbitals, covalent chemical bond. Acid-base theory. Transitions state theory and kinetic profiles . Isomerism. Constitutional and stereoisomerism. Gemetrical isomers, enantiomers, diastereoisomers. Bond and molecules polarity. Weak interactions and phisical properties of the molecules. Representation of organic molecules. Hydrocarbons. Functionalized molecules. Functional groups. Electronic effects, inductive and mesomeric. Effect of the electronic distribution on reactivity and acid-base properties. Nucleophilicity and electrophilicity, carbocations, carbanions, carbon radicalsClassification of organic reactions: addition, substitution, elimination, organic red-ox reactions. Classification of mechanisms: radical, electrophilic and nucleophilic. Tautomerism. For each class of organic compounds: Structure, IUPAC nomenclature, physical properties, reactivity. Discussion of the reaction mechanism, and problems of chemo-, regio-, e stereoselectivity Alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, haloalkanes, alcohols, ethers, benzene and aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carboxylix acids and derivatives.

Lectures and exercises on the board

Any changes to the methods described here will be promptly communicated to the students.

The student's evaluation includes a written test in which the student must demonstrate adequate mastery of the various aspects of the subject: properties and reactivity of organic compounds, including the description of reaction mechanisms; design of simple synthetic strategies; correctness of language. The written test consists of ten (10) questions on the entire program covered. The questions include: open questions, multiple choice questions and exercises. Each question is assigned up to a maximum of three (3) points. The answer to each question is evaluated according to the following: 0 points: no answer given or incorrect answer; 0.25-1 points minimal knowledge of the topics, limited ability to adequately apply the theoretical knowledge required to answer the question; 1.25-2 points sufficient ability to apply theoretical knowledge, sufficient knowledge of the theoretical topics underlying the question; Points 2.25-3 good ability to apply theoretical knowledge, good knowledge of the theoretical topics underlying the question. The final grade, expressed in thirtieths, is the sum of the scores obtained in all the proposed questions. The exam is considered passed if the final grade reaches or exceeds 18/30. Honors are awarded if the student demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of the theoretical bases of the subject and knows how to apply this knowledge brilliantly. The teacher also offers two written tests in progress during the course on the topics covered in class in the periods preceding the tests. Each test in progress consists of ten (10) questions including open questions, multiple choice questions and exercises. Each question is assigned up to three (3) points. The evaluation of the questions follows the grid outlined above. If the student opts for the two intermediate tests, the final evaluation consists of the arithmetic mean of the two tests rounded up. Honors are assigned if the student demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of the theoretical bases of the subject and knows how to apply this knowledge brilliantly.