Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Implement an engineering approach dealing with a set problem taking into account technical, economic and environmental constraints
• Identify and describe the problem to be solved and the functional need (of prospective clients) to be met considering the state of technology
• Design, evaluate and optimise solutions addressing the problem
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a plan, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Identify and acquire the information and skills needed to solve the problem
• Understand the theoretical and methodological fundamentals in science and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Identify, describe and explain basic scientific and mathematical principles
• Identify, describe and explain the basic principles of engineering particularly in their specialising field
• Understand laboratory techniques: testing, measuring, monitoring protocol, and security
• Select and rigorously apply knowledge, tools and methods in sciences and engineering to solve problems involving these disciplines
• Collaborate, work in a team
• Interact effectively with other students to carry out collaborative projects.
• Communicate in a structured way - both orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, reasoned information
• Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board both orally and in writing
• Use several methods of written and graphic communication: text, tables, equations, sketches, maps, graphs, etc.
• Present analysis or experiment results in laboratory reports
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Demonstrate self-awareness, asses themself, and develop appropriate learning strategies.

Learning Outcomes of UE

This main aim of the course is to provide the basis of modern organic chemistry required to deal with other fields and to define the basic concepts of the different transformations of organic compounds. At the end of their classes, students are expected to be able:
- To establish relationships between molecular and spatial structures of molecules and some properties, in particular, their reactivity;
- To discuss the properties of the most common organic functions;
- To name organic compounds;
- To predict, understand and explain the expected results of the main types of organic reactions, linking them with réactional mechanisms and functional classes.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The course is divided into two parts.
The first part deals with general aspects of organic chemistry reviewing the electronic structure of the major elements in organic chemistry. The geometry of organic molecules, 3D-structres and bonds is described. On this basis, the various phenomena of isomerism and stereoisomerism are detailed. Electronic effects (inductive and mesomeric effects) in organic molecules are presented to better understand the observed reactivity. This part ends on the concepts of functions and structures of common functional groups and their nomenclature, and the presentation of the main organic reactions (reduction, oxydation, addition, subsitution, condensation, etc.).
The second part is dedicated to the study of the properties and reactivity of different classes of organic compounds (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, alcohols, acids, amines). A number of reactions such as substitution on aliphatic carbon, radical and electrophilic addition to alkenes, the elimination from halo-alkanes and alcohols, the substitution of aromatic compounds and oxidation-reduction reactions. The involvement of different classes of organic compounds of daily life and living environment is exposed; special attention is given to polymers, their synthesis and their properties. Exercises and practical work (laboratory) focus on understanding the structures and bonds, molecule geometry, isomery and stereoisomery, identification of different organic families and functions, nomenclature, reaction properties of various chemical families and practical synthesis of some common organic compounds.

Prior Experience

Not applicable