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Page 1: Course Introduction
Course Title: Organic Chemistry Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development (OAB 101)
Prepared by: Dr. Hend Elakkad
Position: Associate Professor of Biochemistry
Faculty: Faculty of Organic Agriculture
Program: Biotechnology (BT), Level 1
Academic Year: 2024/25
Page 2: Heliopolis University Mission
Mission Statement: Empower students to be leaders in sustainable development.
Focus on education, research, and community service within a humanistic framework.
Course Context: This mission underpins the Organic Chemistry Biotechnology Program OAB 101.
Page 3: Faculty of Organic Agriculture Vision
Vision: Aspire to be a leading institution in achieving sustainable development goals in organic agriculture.
Goals are aimed at local and international levels.
Relevance to OAB 101 and the academic framework of the university.
Page 4: Biotechnology Program Mission
Aim: Qualify competitive graduates for local and international job markets.
The program emphasizes building qualifications, skills, and personal development in community service and environmental protection.
Supports the overarching mission of the faculty.
Page 5: Study Plan General Outline
Total Credit Hours: 140
Requirements:
University Requirements: 12 mandatory credits, 6 elective credits.
Mandatory Courses, Internship & Academic Program: 107 credits.
Graduation Project Requirements: 122 credit hours with an additional 15 elective credits.
Page 6: Study Level
Duration: Total of 140 hours distributed across four levels:
Level 0: Freshman (35 hours)
Level 1: Sophomore (35 hours)
Level 2: Junior (35 hours)
Level 3: Senior (35 hours)
Page 7: Semester Average Calculation
GPA Calculation:
Formula: Semester GPA = Total Number of Points / Total Number of Credit Hours
GPA is rounded to two decimal places.
Page 8: Assessment Methods
Assessment Breakdown:
Midterm Exam: 10% Practical, 20% Theoretical
Quizzes: 10% Practical, 20% Theoretical
Punctuality and Participation: 10% Each
Practical Assessments: 20% (Laboratories and workshops)
Final Assessment: 50% (Both theoretical and practical)
Page 9: Basic Course Information - OAB 101
Course Title: Organic Chemistry
Course Code: OAB 101
Academic Year: 2023-2024
Department: Biotechnology
Credit Hours: 3 (2 theoretical, 2 practical)
Course Type: Mandatory
Course Aim:
Cover fundamentals of organic chemistry, including structures, bonding, nomenclature, synthesis, properties, and mechanisms of reactions, as well as stereochemistry and isomerism.
Page 10: Course Outline
Weekly Topics:
Week 1: Introduction to organic chemistry, introduction to safety rules.
Week 2: Carbon atom & hybridization, IUPAC nomenclature.
Week 3: Aliphatic functional groups and their physical characteristics.
Week 4 to Week 6: Various functional groups and chemical characteristics.
Week 7: Midterm exam and compound identification.
Page 11: Detailed Course Topics
Title of Topics:
Introduction
Carbon atom & Hybridization
Hydrocarbons
Classification of Organic Compounds
IUPAC Nomenclature
Aliphatic Functional Groups
Alcohols and Phenols
Aldehydes and Ketones
Carboxylic Acids
Aromatic Compounds
Page 12: Course Outline (continued)
This page reiterates the detailed list of topics covered in the organic chemistry course reflecting the comprehensive structure of the syllabus.
Page 13: Definition of Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry: Study of carbon-based compounds.
Distinction: Organic compounds must contain both carbon and hydrogen. Carbon dioxide is an exception.
Carbon's Bonding Capability: Allows for great structural complexity.
Page 14: Non-organic Carbon Compounds
Examples of carbon compounds that are non-organic:
Carbonates (CO3, HCO3, NaCO3, etc.)
Carbon oxides (CO, CO2)
Carbides and cyanides.
Page 15: Abundance of Organic Compounds
Carbon's Bonding Properties:
Can form single, double, and triple bonds.
Ability to create complex structures, resulting in the diversity of organic compounds.
Page 16: Carbon Fundamentals
Valence Electrons: Carbon has 4 valence electrons and can make up to 4 covalent bonds, allowing for unique structures.
Hydrocarbons: Defined as compounds exclusively containing carbon and hydrogen.
Page 17: Organic Material Properties
Behavior of Covalent Compounds: Most binary covalent compounds are gases or liquids at room temperature.
More complex structures may exist as solids.
Page 18: Saturation in Organic Compounds
Saturated Compounds: Contain the maximum number of hydrogens with single bonds. Example: Alkanes.
Unsaturated Compounds: Include at least one double or triple bond (e.g., Alkenes and Alkynes).
Page 19: Structure and Physical Properties
Examples of Alkanes:
Methane (16 g/mol, boiling point -161.5 °C)
Ethane (30 g/mol, boiling point -88.6 °C)
Propane (44 g/mol, boiling point -42.1 °C)
Butane (58 g/mol, boiling point -0.5 °C)
General trend: Higher molar mass correlates with higher boiling points.
Page 20: Functional Groups Overview
Hydrocarbon Derivatives:
Hydrocarbon without carbonyl group includes halocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and amines.
With carbonyl group includes aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters.
Page 21: Polymers
Examples: Manmade polymers such as Nylon, Kevlar, PVC.
Page 22: Natural Polymers
Example Structures:
Adenine & cytosine in DNA.
Cellulose as a natural polysaccharide.
Page 23: Terms to Know
Key Terms:
Hydrocarbon, Alkane, Alkene, Alkyne, Saturated, Unsaturated, Petrochemicals, Functional Group, Polymers
Page 24: Course Outline Title
Reiteration of course topics and subtopics for continuity and comprehension.
Page 25: Main Energy Shells
Description of main energy shells in atomic structure, emphasizing the valence shell.
Page 26: Subshells and Orbitals
Overview of electron subshells and their configurations, describing K, L, M, N levels and orbitals.
Page 27: Electron Shell Configurations
Details on how many electrons are in each type of orbital (S, P, D, F) including filling principles.
Page 28: Subshell Orbital Details
Description of the S subshell and its spherical shape.
Page 29: P Orbital Structure
Introduction of P orbitals and their contributions to molecular structure and bonding.
Page 30: Electron Configuration Summary
Simplified visualization of electron configurations across multiple elemental shells.
Page 31: Elemental Shell Configurations
Example of atomic details showcasing mass number and atomic number, highlighting electron arrangements.
Page 32: Carbon Electron Configuration
Specific detail on carbon's electron configuration through its different energy levels and subshells.
Page 33 - 35: Continued Electron Configurations
Further examples elucidating carbon's and related elemental configurations in the periodic context.
Page 36: Lewis Structure of Ammonia
Example highlighted showing the octet rule with a visual of ammonia (NH3) Lewis structure.
Page 37: Lewis Structure Examples
Comprehensive overview of various elemental Lewis structures emphasizing bonding configurations.
Page 38: Covalent Bond Descriptions
Differentiation between sigma and pi bonds in covalent bonding.
Page 39: Bond Types Clarification
Reiteration of covalent bonds, explaining single and multiple types.
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Page 41: Hybridization Types
Brief overview of the types of hybridization in organic chemistry, including examples of each.
Page 42: References
Citations for key textbooks and materials referenced in the course.
Ouellette & Rawn, 2018
McMurry, 2014
Klein, 2021
Wiley publications.
Page 43: Conclusion
Acknowledgment: Appreciation for audience attention and engagement in the Organic Chemistry course.