Descriptif
Mastering the transformation of organic molecules is key to tackle societal challenges such as the synthesis of new pharmaceutical drugs, the design of functional polymers and the recycling of wastes to value-added products. CHE_3S002_EP is an intermediate–level chemistry course that introduces the reactivity and transformation of organic chemicals, based on quantum chemistry. From the description of the electronic structures and bonding interactions in molecules (using molecular orbitals and Hückel theory), the transformation of organic and inorganic compounds is introduced, as well as the reactivity of organic functionalities (carbonyls, alkenes and aromatics) and the concepts of catalysis. This interactive course explores these topics through lectures, tutorials and labs.
Objectifs pédagogiques
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Apply the concepts of theoretical chemistry to explain and/or predict reaction pathways in organic chemistry.
Analyze the interaction between different orbitals and establish the molecular orbital diagram of simple molecules.
Comment and predict the reactivity of molecules using molecular orbital diagrams.
Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
Parcours de rattachement
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Bachelor of Science de l'Ecole polytechnique
Vous devez avoir validé l'équation suivante : UE CHE_2F001_EP
Règle d'exclusion : UE MDC_3S002_EP
Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade américainPour les étudiants du diplôme Bachelor of Science de l'Ecole polytechnique
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Coursework grade= 75% of final grade and is broken down as follows:
Attendance, participation 15%
Homework 30%
Labs 30%
Final Exam= 25% of final grade.
Description: A two-hour exam, with paper documents allowed, to test your assimilation of the main notions seen during the course and direct applications to chemistry problems. Calculators are not allowed.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée écrêtée à une note seuil de 10)- le rattrapage est obligatoire si :
- Note initiale < 10
- le rattrapage peut être demandé par l'étudiant si :
- Note initiale < 10
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 3 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme Programmes d'échange internationaux
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
Coursework grade= 75% of final grade and is broken down as follows:
Attendance, participation 15%
Homework 30%
Labs 30%
Final Exam= 25% of final grade.
Description: A two-hour exam, with paper documents allowed, to test your assimilation of the main notions seen during the course and direct applications to chemistry problems. Calculators are not allowed.
Le rattrapage est autorisé (Note de rattrapage conservée écrêtée à une note seuil de 10)- le rattrapage est obligatoire si :
- Note initiale < 10
- le rattrapage peut être demandé par l'étudiant si :
- Note initiale < 10
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 3 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Programme détaillé
Lecture 1: Atoms and molecules: From atomic orbitals to the bonding of hydrogen atoms
Lecture 2: Molecular orbital diagrams of p-block element compounds
Lecture 3: Molecular orbital diagrams from fragments
Lecture 4: Electronic structure and reactivity of halogenoalcanes
Lecture 5: Building π-bonds in alkenes and the Hückel method
Lecture 6 : Diels-Alder reactions and aromatic compounds
Mots clés
Molecular orbitals, reactivityMéthodes pédagogiques
Lectures + tutorials + 3 lab sessionsSupport pédagogique multimédia
