Study field: Chemistry
Requirements: General Chemistry
Starting dates: Autumn/Spring
Duration: Autumn/Spring Semester
Tuition fee: 1200 EUR
Contact person: audrone.gefeniene@leu.lt
The module „Fundamentals of Chemistry and Biochemistry“ covers classical
chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics, the basics of modern organic chemistry.
Students are introduced to the basic concepts of biochemistry, to the principles of
qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis with emphasis on classical methods. In this
module, particular attention is paid to the practical work in the laboratory of chemistry. A
series of thermodynamic and kinetic experiments supports the lecture material developing
the students’ independence in planning, performing and reporting experimental work.
Synthesis of organic compounds and the examination of their properties are introduced in
the course of organic chemistry. The main aim of the analytical laboratory course is to
develop good skills for the performance of analytical procedures. The module covers the
various aspects of environmental chemistry. This course is designed to introduce the
students to the basic principles of aquatic chemistry, atmospheric chemistry and the
chemistry of soils. Students are given the knowledge of some of the biologically active
compound classes such as hormones, lipids, alkaloids, prostaglandins, antibiotics, plant
hormones, and pheromones. Students are introduced to the main stages of their synthesis,
the potential use and research problems.
Analytical chemistry
The course is an introduction to the principles of qualitative and quantitative chemical
analysis with emphasis on classical methods. It is designed to give the fundamental
knowledge of analytical chemistry and the ability of application of this knowledge and
practical skills for the solution of theoretical and practical problems including educational
activities. The main aim of a laboratory course is to develop good skills for the
performance of analytical procedures.
Physical chemistry
This course covers classical chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Topics
include properties of gases, equations of state, laws of thermodynamics, phase and
reaction equilibrium, thermodynamics of solutions and electrochemistry. Physical
chemistry laboratory course is designed to illustrate the principles of physical chemistry.
A series of thermodynamic and kinetic experiments supports the lecture material
developing the students’ independence in planning, performing and reporting
experimental work.
Organic chemistry
In this course, the students learn the basics of modern organic chemistry, gain
knowledge of constitution, configuration and conformation of organic molecules.
Students will be acquainted with the most important classes of organic substances. In this
course, particular attention is paid to the practical work in the laboratory of organic
chemistry, to the synthesis of organic compounds and the examination of the properties
of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, halohydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones,
organic bases, carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
Biological chemistry
In this course, students are introduced to the basic concepts of biochemistry. The
students obtain the knowledge of the main types of cells and their internal organization.
Much attention is paid to the basic structure of biomolecules, the characteristics of
biological functions. Introduction to basic ways of materials biosynthesis and degradation
in the cells, their mutual relations and regulation is presented.
Environmental chemistry
The course is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of environmental
chemistry. This course covers the basic principles of aquatic chemistry, atmospheric
chemistry and the chemistry of soils. The aspects of water and air quality are discussed in
detail. The laboratory practice covers commonly used water quality monitoring
techniques (classical chemical analytical techniques: gravimetry, titrimetry, introductory
UV-visible spectroscopy).
Biologically active substances
During this course, students are given the knowledge of some of the biologically
active compound classes - hormones, lipids, alkaloids, prostaglandins, antibiotics, plant
hormones, and pheromones. Students are introduced to the main stages of the synthesis,
the potential use and research problems.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Title of the Subject
Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biological Chemistry
ECTS
Credits
5
6
6
6
Hours per
Week
4
4
4
4
5.
6.
Environmental Chemistry
Biologically Active Compounds
Total:
4
3
30
3
2
21