4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016479ENR for all students in the 1st semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
This is an intermediate level course which aims at giving the students a general overview of the broad range of organic reactions which can be used to prepare molecules and molecular materials. The aim is also to help the students understand the central role played by the chemical industry in our society.
Chapter titles:
1. Reactions and Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry
2. Radical Halogenation
3. Reactions of Haloalkanes: Nucleophilic Substitutions
4. Reactions of Haloalkanes: Eliminations
5. Alcohols
6. Alkenes
7. Delocalized pi Systems
8. Aromatic Systems : Electrophilic Substitution
9. Aldehydes and Ketones
10. Carboxylic Acids
The valid course sheet can be found at the following link: CHIM - H406. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.
This is an interactive course with powerpoint presentation, seminars and laboratory practicals.
A copy of the powerpoint slides projected during classes is available on the University websites (ULB and VUB) as well as information on the exercises and practicals. Students are expected to complete these slides with the information presented during the course. They are furthermore encouraged to consult reference text-books. Numerous reference books are available in the library of the “Laboratoire d’Ingénierie des Nanosystèmes Moléculaires” (room P2-2-211) ULB, Solbosch Campus.
Questions can be answered during class, the break or after classes. The practicals are a privileged moment for discussions. It is also possible to make an appointment with the teaching staff to ask further questions.
kbartik@ulb.ac.be
mgoursau@ulb.ac.be
The valid course sheet can be found at the following link: CHIM - H406. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.
We expect you to learn to
- Demonstrate expertise and versatility in science and technology
- Be (self)critical and autonomous
We expect you to learn how to
- Formulate and analyze complex problems
- Apply a scientific method
- Implement solutions
This course contributes to reaching the following learning objectives.
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of
MA_1 exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
MA_17 an integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering can
MA_8 collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
MA_15 the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
- Acquire a general overview of the broad range of organic reactions which can be used to prepare molecules and molecular materials.
- Understand the central role played by the chemical industry in our society.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 80% of the final mark.
PRAC Report determines 20% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Report category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The valid course sheet can be found at the following link: CHIM - H406. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Materials
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology