Topic outline

  • General

  • General and Organic chemistry

                                                                   General and Organic Chemistry

    • Teacher information sheet

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

      Teacher responsible for the subject: Dr Bougueria Hassiba

      Course: General and Organic Chemistry

      Field/Sector/ Specialty: NLS/Biology/1st year (LSFY)

      Teaching Unit: Fundamental Unit

      Semester: 1 Credit: 6 Coefficient: 3

      Academic year: 2023/2024

      Hourly weekly teaching volume:

      • 67h30…VHS

      • 1.30 h Course

      • 1.30 h DW

      • 1.30 h PW

      Evaluation method: Continuous Assessment and Final Examination weightings (Continuous, Final Examination)

      For any information you can contact the subject manager:



      • General objectives

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

        Certainly! When learning general and organic chemistry, the objectives generally include developing a foundational understanding of the principles, theories, and applications within these branches of chemistry. Here are some general objectives for learning both general and organic chemistry:
        • Understand the basic principles of atomic structure.
        • Comprehend the periodic table and its trends.
        • Learn about different types of chemical bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic).
        • Understand molecular geometry and hybridization.
        • Understand the basics of carbon chemistry.
        • Differentiate between organic and inorganic compounds.
        • Identify and understand the properties of common functional groups.
        • Recognize patterns in chemical reactions based on functional groups.
        • Learn systematic naming (IUPAC) of organic compounds.

        • Prerequisites

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

            • A basic understanding of high school-level chemistry is often assumed. This includes concepts such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, and basic stoichiometry.
            • Proficiency in algebra and geometry is essential for solving chemical equations, performing calculations, and understanding mathematical concepts in chemistry.
            • Some familiarity with basic physics principles, especially those related to energy and forces, can be helpful.
            • A basic understanding of biological concepts.

          • Course content:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

            The present course that I am presenting is intended not only for students at the first year of Natural and Life Sciences (LSFY) but also for those in Food Sciences, Earth Sciences and Biomedical Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dental Surgery) …
            The content of this course summarizes everything a student needs to know about general chemistry and organic chemistry. It primarily focuses on the fundamental concepts of the structure of matter and nomenclature in organic chemistry.
            This course divided in two parts
            The first part (General chemistry) includes six chapters,
            The second part (Organic chemistry) includes two chapters,

            I. General chemistry

            1. Generality of atom

            2. Radioactivity

            3. Bohr's atom

            4. Electronic Structure Of Atoms (Electron Configurations)

            5. Periodic Classification Of Elements

            6. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry

            II. Organic chemistry

            1. Organic compounds, formulas, functions, Nomenclature...

            2. Reaction mechanisms in organic Chemistry 



            • Chapter N° 1: Generality

              The first chapter is dedicated to the structure of the atom (nucleus and electrons),

            • Chapter N° 2: Radioactivity

              The second chapter covers processes of radioactivity, nuclear reactions, the law of radioactive decay, binding energy-cohesion energy, and applications of radioactivity.

              • Chapter N° 3: Bohr's atom

                The third chapter focuses on quantum description of the hydrogen atom. The Bohr model: calculation of atomic radius and quantification of energy, cases of hydrogen and hydrogenoid.

                • Chapter N° 4: Electronic Structure of Atoms (Electron Configurations)


                  The fourth chapter presumes how to learn Quantum Numbers, apply Aufbau Principle and Pauli Exclusion Principle, use Hund's Rule, write Electron Configurations 

                  • Chapter N° 5 : Periodic Classification of Element

                    The fifth chapter explain how the electronic configuration contributes to periodic trends such as atomic size, ionization energy, and electron affinity.

                    • Chapter N° 6 : Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry

                      The sixth chapter is devoted to Lewis’s structure, atom valence, octet rule, strong bonds (between atoms): covalent bond, dative covalent bond, ionic bond, and metallic bond. Molecular orbital theory, hybridization, and geometry of covalent structures: Gillespie's rules.

                      • Organic Chemistry

                        The last part is reserved for organic chemistry: isomerism and nomenclature of the different organic compounds


                      • Practical work

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

                      • Bibliography:

                        Books, Handouts, Websites…
                        1.      Jacques Maddaluno, Véronique Bellosta, Isabelle Chataigner, François Couty, et al.,2013- Chimie organique. Ed. Dunod, Paris, 576 p.
                        2.      Jean-François Lambert, Thomas Georgelin, MaguyJaber, 2014- Mini manuel de Chimie inorganique. Ed. Dunod, Paris, 272 p.
                        3.      Elisabeth Bardez, 2014- Mini Manuel de Chimie générale : Chimie des Solutions. Ed. Dunod, Paris, 256 p.
                        4.       Paula Yurkanis Bruice, 2012- Chimie organique. Ed. Pearson, 720 p.
                        5.      Jean-Louis Migot, 2014- Chimie organique analytique. Ed. Hermann, 180 p.