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Chemistry 215


 
Module code CHM 215
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

This module builds on prior knowledge from introductory chemistry courses to deepen students’ understanding of organic chemistry in a chemical engineering context. It focuses on the structure, reactivity, and synthesis of major classes of organic compounds, with an emphasis on predicting chemical behaviour and designing synthetic pathways. Key themes include resonance and organic acids and bases, aromaticity and reactions of aromatic compounds, substitution and elimination reactions, alkene chemistry, carbonyl chemistry and polymer chemistry. The concepts of green chemistry and biocatalysis are introduced. Concepts developed in lectures and tutorials are reinforced through laboratory sessions that develop practical skills and apply theoretical knowledge.
Module credits 12.00
NQF Level 06
Service modules Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Prerequisites CHM 171 or CHM 172 and CHM 181
Contact time 3 lectures per week, 4 x 6 hour practical sessions per semester
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Period of presentation Semester 1
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