FARMA1200 Organic Chemistry Course description

The course focuses on organic chemistry as a basis for the pharmacy disciplines. The course covers central functional groups in organic chemistry, organic chemical structures and theory of reactions with a focus on pharmaceuticals.

Subjects covered by the course, with credits specified:

• Organic chemistry 10 credits

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student    

• is capable of explaining the structure and properties of important functional groups in active pharmaceutical ingredients and the relationship between the chemical structure and reactivity of organic molecules
• is capable of explaining the concepts of resonance, isometry and stereochemical ratios, including identifying the chiral centres in active pharmaceutical ingredients and naming the correct stereochemistry
• is capable of explaining key types of reactions and reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry

Skills

The student

• is capable of carrying out chemical synthesis of simple active pharmaceutical ingredients under supervision
• is capable of conducting and interpreting and presenting experimental data from selected organic chemistry experiments
• is capable of identifying simple organic compounds based on their NMR spectroscopic data
• is capable of using IR spectroscopy, thin-layer chromatography and gas chromatography as methods of identification under supervision
• demonstrates responsible conduct at the laboratory and can work in accordance with the regulations for health, safety and the environment (HSE)

General competence

The student

• demonstrates an understanding of important functional groups in organic chemistry, organic chemical structures and theory of reactions with a focus on medicine.

The work and teaching methods consist of lectures, seminars, group work and a laboratory course. Digital learning resources are an important part of the teaching. Practical skills are acquired through the laboratory work. The students must complete pre-lab and a safety course before they can begin the laboratory course. The course also includes written tests. By alternating between theory and practice, the programme helps the students to develop their ability to cooperate and work independently.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• minimum attendance requirement of 80% at the laboratory course
• a minimum attendance requirement of 80% at seminars with supervised group work
• laboratory reports in accordance with specified criteria
• completed safety training before participating in the laboratory course

Exam content: The learning outcomes.

Exam form: Supervised individual written exam, 5 hours.

• The student's own approved laboratory reports.
• Handwritten notes by the student.
• Kjemidata (tabels) by Bjørn Pedersen.
• Calculator.
• Molecular model set.

Grade scale A-F.

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 30% of the papers. Two internal examiners will assess the remaining papers. The external examiner's assessment shall benefit all the students.