This course involves providing instruction on the fundamental principles of the organization and chemical structure of matter. It complements other subjects as it serves to facilitate the chemical understanding of biological phenomena.
The student must master the basic notions of general and organic chemistry, namely the structure of the atom, atomic bonds and redox reactions.
The present course that I am presenting is intended not only for students at the first year of Natural and Life Sciences (LSFY) but also for those in Food Sciences, Earth Sciences and Biomedical Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dental Surgery) … The content of this course summarizes everything a student needs to know about general chemistry and organic chemistry. It primarily focuses on the fundamental concepts of the structure of matter and nomenclature in organic chemistry.
This course divided in two parts
The first part (General chemistry) includes six chapters,
The second part (Organic chemistry) includes two chapters,
Material content:
I. General chemistry
1. Generality of atom
The first chapter is dedicated to the structure of the atom (nucleus and electrons),
2. Radioactivity
The second chapter covers processes of radioactivity, nuclear reactions, the law of radioactive decay, binding energy-cohesion energy, and applications of radioactivity.
3. Bohr's atom
The third chapter focuses on quantum description of the hydrogen atom. The Bohr model: calculation of atomic radius and quantification of energy, cases of hydrogen and hydrogenoid.
4. Periodic classification
The fourth chapter presumes the periodic classification of elements. Variation in atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity in the periodic table.
5. Electronic configuration of atoms
The fifth chapter covers how to learn Quantum Numbers, apply Aufbau Principle and Pauli Exclusion Principle, use Hund's Rule, write Electron Configurations, explain how the electronic configuration contributes to periodic trends such as atomic size, ionization energy, and electron affinity.
6. Chemical Bonding
The sixth chapter is devoted to Lewis’s structure, atom valence, octet rule, strong bonds (between atoms): covalent bond, dative covalent bond, ionic bond, and metallic bond. Molecular orbital theory, hybridization, and geometry of covalent structures: Gillespie's rules.
II. Organic chemistry
The last part is reserved for organic chemistry: isomerism and nomenclature of the different organic compounds
1. Organic compounds, formulas, functions, Nomenclature...
2. Reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry
Bibliography:
Books, Handouts, Websites…
1. Jacques Maddaluno, Véronique Bellosta, Isabelle Chataigner, François Couty, et al.,2013- Chimie organique. Ed. Dunod, Paris, 576 p.
2. Jean-François Lambert, Thomas Georgelin, MaguyJaber, 2014- Mini manuel de Chimie inorganique. Ed. Dunod, Paris, 272 p.
3. Elisabeth Bardez, 2014- Mini Manuel de Chimie générale : Chimie des Solutions. Ed. Dunod, Paris, 256 p.
4. Paula Yurkanis Bruice, 2012- Chimie organique. Ed. Pearson, 720 p.
5. Jean-Louis Migot, 2014- Chimie organique analytique. Ed. Hermann, 180 p.
