Organic Chemistry (KJE230)
Organic chemistry is a fundamental part of chemistry and is essential for understanding chemical/biological reactions and processes. This course provides fundamental knowledge in organic chemistry and a theoretical basis for further studies where knowledge of chemistry is expected.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
KJE230
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Spring
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Admission requirements
General university admissions certification (GSK)
Content
Organic chemistry is a fundamental part of chemistry and is essential for understanding chemical/biological reactions and processes, as well as the basic principles behind sustainability and climate as defined in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This is particularly relevant to goals 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. The following topics are covered: bonding relationships, isomers and stereoisomers, the most important functional groups, the IUPAC naming system for naming organic molecules, fundamental reaction mechanisms, and the relationship between structure and reactivity. The course also provides a brief introduction to spectroscopic methods and NMR.
Learning outcome
The student should understand how organic molecules are constructed from atoms and how their structure affects their reactivity. The student should be able to demonstrate, through mechanisms, how elementary reactions such as polar addition, EAS, SN1/SN2, esterifications, and acetal formations occur. This knowledge should enable the student to predict the products of reactions and propose simple syntheses of molecules. The student should be able to identify chiral centers and determine the chirality of molecules, as well as name molecules according to the IUPAC system. The student should be able to predict important IR frequencies and estimate NMR spectra from the structure of a molecule.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
General chemistry knowledge equivalent to KJE150 General Chemistry or a similar course is expected.
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 1/1 | Letter grades |
The final exam will be conducted electronically on Inspera, but parts of the exam will be answered on answer sheets.
Coursework requirements
The course has weekly web-based exercises. These are mandatory, and it is required that at least 70% of the mandatory exercises are completed.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Kåre Bredeli JørgensenHead of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreMethod of work
Lectures and group microtasks during the lectures. Weekly electronic exercises.
Overlapping courses
| Course | Reduction (SP) |
|---|---|
| Organic Chemistry 1 (KJE200_1) | 5 |
Open for
Open course for all students with an active right to study and who meet the requirements for general university admissions certification (GSK).