KÄ°M651 - PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY KÄ°M651 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 6
Prequisitesnone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Fatma Sevin Düz 
Course objectiveThis course aim is to teach the physical organic chemistry concepts and equations.  
Learning outcomes
  1. During the course, the students will examine organic chemistry on reaction kinetics and thermodynamics approaches and will gain the problem solving abilities, to discuss them and to apply their knowledge to various organic chemical phenomena.
Course ContentModels of chemical bonds, intra and intermolecular forces, covalent bonds,
Kinetic and thermodynamics of chemical reactions,
Potential energy surfaces, reactivity, selectivity,
Reagents and reaction mechanisms,
Acids and bases, nuclephiles and electrophiles,
Polar and radical pathways,
Correlation structure and reactivity,
Solvent effects, kinetic isotope effects,
Steric and conformational properties of molecules.
Homogeneous catalysis,
Specific and general acid and base catalysed reactions,
Brönsted catalysis law, proton transfer mechanisms. 
ReferencesH. Mashill, The Physical Basis of Organic Chemistry (1985)., Oxford Pres. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Models of chemical bonds, intra and intermolecular forces, covalent bonds,
Week 2kinetic and thermodynamics of chemical reactions,
Week 3potential energy surfaces, reactivity, selectivity,
Week 4reagents and reaction mechanisms,
Week 5acids and bases, nuclephiles and electrophiles,
Week 61.Project presentation
Week 7polar and radical pathways,
Week 8correlation structure and reactivity,
Week 9solvent effects, kinetic isotope effects,
Week 102.Project presentation
Week 11steric and conformational properties of molecules.
Week 12Homogeneous catalysis,
Week 13specific and general acid and base catalysed reactions,
Week 14Brönsted catalysis law, proton transfer mechanisms.
Week 15Final project preparation
Week 16Project presentation

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation350
Project350
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam00
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes6100
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes00
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14684
Presentation / Seminar Preparation31030
Project31030
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload3429186

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