KÄ°M606 - ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISM

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISM KÄ°M606 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 6
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Canan ÃœnaleroÄŸlu / Prof. Dr. Barış Temelli 
Course objectiveThis course attempts to provide knowledge to graduate students in the following topics; reaction of organic compounds and their mechanism, reactive intermediates and the factors affecting the organic reactions. 
Learning outcomes
  1. get knowledge about organic reactions
  2. learn the reactive intermediates formed in the reaction
  3. have information which factors is effecting the organic reactions
  4. learn the mechanisms of related reactions
  5. suggest a convenient mechanism for an organic reaction.
Course ContentIn this course, structure and properties of organic compounds, reaction kinetics and energy diagrams, classification of organic reactions, substitution reactions, elimination reactions, addition reactions, reactive intermediates,and mechanism of the reactions are given. 
ReferencesReaksiyon Mekanizmaları, Metin Balcı, TÜBA yayınları, 2008.
Organik Reaksiyonlar, I. Organik Reaksiyonların Mekanizmaları, Gazi Kitapevi, 2011 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction to organic reactions, acid-base theories, reaction kinetics and energy diagrams
Week 2Polar reactions
Week 3Nucleophilic substitution reactions(SN1, SN2)
Week 4Nucleophilic substitution reactions (the neighboring group effect, different substitution reactions)
Week 5Elimination reactions (E1, E2)
Week 6Elimination reactions (different elimination reactions)
Week 7Midterm exam
Week 8Addition reactions
Week 9Addition reactions ( addition reactions to carbonyl )
Week 10Reactive intermediates( carbocation, carbanion)
Week 11Reactive intermediates ( carbene,free radicals, singlet oxygen))
Week 12Presentation
Week 13Catalytic reactions with transition metals
Week 14Presentation
Week 15
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments210
Presentation115
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes450
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 143 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14342
Presentation / Seminar Preparation12020
Project000
Homework assignment21530
Midterms (Study duration)11515
Final Exam (Study duration) 13535
Total Workload16288142

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and deepens their knowledge in the field of natural sciences based on the chemistry bachelor level qualifications.    X
2. Determines interdisciplinary interactions by analyzing information obtained from advanced scientific research.    X
3. Utilizes advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in their field.   X 
4. Relates basic and advanced knowledge in their field and proposes interdisciplinary new ideas.  X  
5. Develops scientific solution proposals and strategies using their theoretical and applied knowledge in the field.   X 
6. Conducts individual and/or group work in research requiring expertise in their field.    X
7. Takes initiative to solve problems encountered in individual or group work related to their field.   X 
8. Participates in interdisciplinary studies with their basic knowledge and analytical thinking skills.   X 
9. Identifies lacks by monitoring scientific developments in their field and manage learning processes to conduct advanced research.   X 
10. Accesses foreign sources in their field using at least one foreign language, updates their knowledge, and communicates with colleagues worldwide.  X  
11. Manages data collection, interpretation, application, and dissemination processes related to their field effectively and safely while considering societal, scientific, cultural, and ethical values.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest