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School: Science

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• Unit Title

  Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

• Unit Code

  SCC1226

• Year

  2021

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Armaghan SHAFAEI DARESTANI

Description

This unit provides an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. It covers the structure and reactions of important classes of organic compounds and biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. Various important applications will be described, including polymers, medicinals, soaps, detergents.

Prerequisite Rule

(Scaled Score in CHE3A/3B > 49.99 OR Students must pass 1 unit from SCC1111, SCC1123)

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SCC1124

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Explain and apply fundamental concepts and principles in organic chemistry and biochemistry and recognise applications of these concepts and principles.
2. Identify important functional groups and classes of organic and biomolecules, describe their structure, and predict outcomes of typical reactions.
3. Describe and relate the structure and properties of medicinals, polymers and soaps to their uses in society.
4. Demonstrate laboratory skills relevant to organic chemistry and biochemistry including handling and disposal of chemical reagents with respect to personal safety and sustainable practice.

Unit Content

1. Introduction to organic chemistry.
2. Key Functional groups: hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, alcohols, phenols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, amines, aromatics.
3. Biomolecules: proteins, amino acids, enzymes, lipids, carbohydrates.
4. Applied organic chemistry: polymers, soaps, detergents, medicinals.
5. Key functional groups: nomenclature, bonding, structure, preparation, physical and chemical properties, typical chemical reactions.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and laboratory work. During laboratory work, students will work in teams, and develop time-management and communications skills required to complete multiple activities simultaneously.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

Core Reading(s)

• Seager, S. L., & Slabaugh, M. R. (2013). Organic and biochemistry for today. Belmont, CA.: Brooks/Cole CENGAGE Learning. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/857112962?databaseList=638