Organic Chemistry

Subject

Introduction. Nomenclature of organic chemistry. Classification of organic reactions. Conformation of molecules-stereochemistry. Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons (properties and reactions of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes, Organometallic compounds).Polymers, biodegradable plastics. Energy-Hydrocarbons-Biofuels. Carbonyl compounds. Lipids.Nitrogen-containing compounds Aromatic compounds and aromaticity, electrophilic aromatic substitution.Sugars (oligo- and polysaccharides).

Educational Aims

At the end of this course every student is expected to have obtained the main characteristics of organic compounds.

Moreover this course introduces the student to the most recent information on subjects as renewable sources of energy, biofuels, biodegradable plastics, environmental impact of pesticides.

Student Evaluation

1. Written examination after the end of the semester. Examination test contains : i)multiple choice and ii)questions with sort reply. Minimum passing grade:  5.
2. Optionally, preparation of home-work from students. 30% of the mark of the home-work is added to the grade obtained in the final written examination, provided that the student has secured at least the grade 4.

Bibliography

1. Οργανική Χημεία, Meislish et.al., Εκδότης ΕΣΠΙ εκδοτική (in Greek).
2. Οργανική Χημεία, Ν.Ε. Αλεξάνδρου - Α.Γ. Βάρβογλη, Εκδόσεις Ζήτη (in Greek).
3. Organic Chemistry, John McMurry, Cengage Learning.