Coherence between reactivity and simple physical constants will be emphasized throughout. When a chemical reaction takes place and when is it not? The latter issue may be important, for example, if you work with a package that will not react with its contents.
KH1401 Organic Chemistry, Advanced Course 1 6.0 credits
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the course shall have good knowledge in the field of organic chemistry and an ability to reason about chemical reactivity.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed upper secondary education including documented proficiency in Swedish corresponding to Swedish B and English corresponding to English A. For students who received/will receive their final school grades after 31 December 2009, there is an additional entry requirement for mathematics as follows: documented proficiency in mathematics corresponding to Mathematics A.
And the specific requirements of mathematics, physics and chemistry corresponding to Mathematics D, Physics B and Chemistry A, as well as at least 7,5 university credits (hp) in organic chemistry.
Recommended prerequisites
KH1121 Organic Chemistry or equivalent
Equipment
Literature
Organic Chemistry, Clayden, Greeves, Warren and Wothers, Oxford 2001,
ISBN 0 19 850346 6
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Examination (TEN1; 6 credits)
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
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Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
KH1402 Ecological Chemistry
Contact
Supplementary information
Will replace 6D2941