Organic Synthesis Laboratory Practice

Basic laboratory practice for chemical engineering students to acquire knowledge to perform laboratory tasks and new laboratory methodologies of organic chemistry. During this course the students learn the basics of organic synthetic work, safe working methods, simple, rapid identification of the synthesized materials, and the use of organic chemical literature, deepen their knowledge of organic chemistry, and gain substantial knowledge on material properties.

Laboratory practice in groups of 10-12 persons; the available 14x5 hours is used in 4+11x6 hours considering the time requirements and efficiency of the preparative organic work. In the first week the four-hour introductory lab session is held, then the next 11 weeks 6 hours of lab exercises are performed.

Vogel’s: Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry (Fourth edition); Addison Ault: Techniques and Experiments for Organic Chemistry (Third edition); Royston M. Roberts, John C. Gilbert, Lynn B. Rodewald, Alan S. Wingrove: Modern experimental Organic Chemistry (Fourth edition); J.T. Sharp, I.Gosney and A.G. Rowley:  Practical Organic Chemistry A student handbook of techniques

Fundamentals of general and organic chemistry. Fundamentals of general and organic chemistry practice.

Requirements: a. During semester: The fulfillment of lab requirements are rated by a mid-semester mark. To receive a valid mark, students need to complete the following tasks: •        A sufficient level of practical preparations and eligible level of the literature survey job. [Those who do not participate at least two-thirds of the practice hours cannot receive eligible note. Those who are away from the lab more than an hour (lunch time), lose the whole day!]. Before starting the preparations, an obligatory requirement is the “OK” qualification of the Safety and fire-fighting Test (week 2; when it is “Again”, the test should be repeated!). Theoretical knowledge required to perform the tasks can be evaluated before starting the work. The work can only be started if theoretical knowledge is at a sufficient level. All the practical tasks are evaluated by a part-mark (being a part of the final overall mark) which should be “Satisfactory” to fulfill the minimum level of requirements. •        A sufficient level of knowledge of basic organic chemistry. The marks received for Practice Test (week 6), Organic Chemistry Test (week 10) and Organic Chemistry “Diger” (week 11 or 12) should be at least “Satisfactory”. •        As an aid to prepare Organic Chemistry Test, regular small-test will be performed. The results of these small test will not be taken into account for the final mark. The overall mark of the subject is the average of the four mid-semester marks mentioned in the previous sections. b.  In exam period: - Re-takes: A repetition opportunity for Practice Test (week 9), Organic Chemistry Test (week 13) and Organic Chemistry “Diger” (week 14) is possible. Consultations: According to the students' needs, further opportunity for consultation may be provided by the group-supervisor.

Dr. László Poppe and Dr. Gábor Hornyánszky

contact hours 5*14=70 study  before classes 14*2=28  study before tests 3*12=36 preparing homeworks 14*1=14 study of additional printouts 2 study for exam 0 sum 5*30=150