UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD
MODULE CODE: CHM1002
CREDITS: 20
LEVEL: 4
MODULE TITLE: Organic Chemistry 1
PRE-REQUISITE(S): None
CO-REQUISITE(S): None
COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Yes
SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module provides an introduction to fundamental
theoretical concepts in organic chemistry. It also provides training in fundamental practical
techniques of organic synthesis, separation and characterisation, and good laboratory practice.
ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:
COURSEWORK 50% EXAMINATION 50%
Give Subject Assessment Panel Group to which module should be linked ......CHM
Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation ........n/a........................
JACS Code: F100
MODULE AIMS: To provide knowledge and understanding of the theoretical concepts of
organic chemistry; and to equip students with key laboratory and communication skills through
practical investigations in synthetic organic chemistry and laboratory reporting.
ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: After completing the module the student should be able
to:
 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the foundations, facts and principles of
organic chemistry
 Work safely in the laboratory to execute a series of tasks according to a defined plan
using basic laboratory equipment to make and record measurements accurately in the
context of synthesis, separation and characterisation of a range of organic compounds
 Communicate results of organic synthetic investigations by writing a laboratory report
and/or delivering an oral presentation according to a set of guidelines
INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Theoretical and experimental organic chemistry covering fundamental areas including but not
limited to:
Mechanistic basis of organic chemistry: nucleophiles, electrophiles and free radicals.
Electronic and steric effects within molecules. Properties of organic compounds.
Reactions of organic compounds: synthesis, interconversion and mechanistic aspects of the
commonly occurring organic functional groups attached to carbon.
Stereochemistry: chirality, enantiomerism, diastereoisomerism, optical activity, optical
resolution, R/S and E/Z nomenclature.