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HU Credits:
6
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Chemistry
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
E. Safra
Course/Module Coordinator:
Prof Dmitri Gelman, Prof. Norman Metanis
Coordinator Office Hours:
by appointment
Teaching Staff:
Prof. Dmitri Gelman,
Prof. Edit Tshuva,
Prof. Norman Metanis
Course/Module description:
Basic techniques of organic synthesis. Extraction, crystallization, distillation, sublimation, chromatographic separation, and spectroscopic methods. Synthesis: esterification, hydrolysis, etherification, electrophilic aromatic substitution, Grignard and Diels-Alder reactions.
Course/Module aims:
To get acquainted with the basic techniques in experimental organic chemistry
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
To synthesize and purify a simple organic compound.
To follow a written procedure in organic chemistry synthesis.
To know basic techniques of synthesis and analysis in organic chemistry.
To suggest simple organic syntheses similar to those conducted during the semester.
Attendance requirements(%):
100%
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Laboratory
Course/Module Content:
Simple distillation, reflux, recrystallization, sublimation, chromatographic separation, steam distillation, vacuum distillation
Required Reading:
Lab's guide
Additional Reading Material:
Any book on experimental organic chemistry (e.g. the books by Pavia, Roberts, Vogel, etc)
Grading Scheme :
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 35 %
Clinical Work / Lab Work / Practical Work / Workshops 35 %
Personal Guide / Tutor / Team Evaluation 30 %
Additional information:
The final grade is composed of:
65% for continuous work in the lab (experimental), 25% for quizzes, and 10% for lab reports.
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