Reactivity of Organic Compounds (F1601)
Reactivity of Organic Compounds
Module F1601
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module builds on your knowledge of electrons in atoms and molecules and extends it to the behaviour of electrons in organic molecules to understand reactivity. You will analyse the structure of a range of organic molecules, including biologically active agents and biomolecules, to appreciate how structure and stereochemistry impacts upon properties and function. It will include descriptions of bonding and functional group chemistry, dealing with the most common and relevant functional groups such as alcohols, halides, alkenes, arenes, aldehydes, ketones, esters, acids and carboxylate derivatives in order to understand their physical and chemical properties.
Module learning outcomes
Have an understanding of the structure and function of organic compounds and biomolecules, including nomenclature and stereochemistry
Describe the bonding of simple organic molecules and the polarisation of different atoms in molecules, to predict the reactivity of basic functional groups.
Have a general understanding of the acid and base properties of organic molecules and predict acid/base behaviour using pKa.
Use the curved arrow notation to show how a chemical transformation has taken place.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T2 Week 8 (1 hour) | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 80.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Mark Bagley
Convenor, Assess convenor
/profiles/285624
Please note that the University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the University keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.
The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.