Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
3502YAUNUT-JAN-PAR
Aims
This module introduces students to the composition, structure, properties, synthesis and related theoretical knowledge of organic compounds. Through lectures and workshops students will master the basic knowledge and theory of organic chemistry and understand some of the latest achievements and developments in this field. This module provides a solid foundation for students to study food and nutrition in future modules.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Recall basic theory and knowledge of organic chemistry
2.
Identify nomenclature of organic compounds and representation methods of organic molecular structures
3.
Reproduce organic molecular structural formula and organic chemical reaction equations
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:This module covers the following topics:
Alkanes and alkenes; Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Optical Isomerism; Halogenated Hydrocarbons; Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers;
Aldehydes, Ketones, and Quinones; Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives and Substituted Acids; Nitrogen and Phosphorous Compounds; Heterocyclic Compounds; Fats and Carbohydrates
Additional Information:This module provides the foundation for students studying food science and nutrition modules at Levels 4, 5 and 6