CHEM407 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III
| Course Code: | 2340407 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Chemistry |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. SALİH ÖZÇUBUKÇU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course will provide detailed chemical knowledge about biomolecules: Carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, and nucleic acids. Therefore, at the end of this class students are expected to reach the following goals.
- define biomolecules from a point of view of both structure and function
-synthesize biological function from a chemical structure
-design biologically important chemical compounds
-link the chemistry with biology (biochemistry )
Course Content
Detailed information on the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids.
Course Learning Outcomes
-Students will be able to draw the structure of biomolecules
-Students will be able to understand to synthesis of biologically important compounds
-Students will be able to read the biological texts from a chemistry point of view
-Students will be able to link chemistry with biology
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Capable of designing solutions for a problem defined with a purpose by taking experimental steps, performing experiments, using standard and modern instruments, analysing data, interpreting results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Capable of using modern methods and computational tools necessary for chemistry applications. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Capable of doing both disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Capable of acting independently, taking initiatives and having analytical thinking skills. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Capable of using mathematics, physics and biology knowledge to solve chemistry problems. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Capable of grasping the importance of lifelong learning, following the developments in science and technology and on contemporary issues for self development | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Capable of working individually and making independent decisions, expressing own ideas verbally and non-verbally. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Capable of having professional and ethical responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Competent in a foreign language to follow latest technological developments in chemistry. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Capable of following the developments in chemistry both at national and international level. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Capable of doing laboratory experiments, in a green and sustainable way, without harming humans, environment and nature, and taking the necessary precautions to reduce the harmful chemicals and waste. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Capable of explaining the differences between chemistry and chemical engineering education and job descriptions at various levels including students, society and the industry. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution