Organic Chemistry and Microbiology

2024/2025

Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge obtained from the module General and Inorganic Chemistry on the 2nd semester.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge about basic organic chemical reactions (ionic and radical reactions)
• Must have the knowledge about nomenclature within organic chemistry and stereochemistry
• Must have the knowledge about the main types of microorganisms and their major applications
• Must be able to understand the basic mechanisms of the most important chemical reactions (electrophile, nucleophile, and radical reactions), and reactive groups within organic chemistry
• Must be able to apply the basic mechanisms of the most important chem-ical reactions in order to solve unknown problems

Skills

• Must be able to apply the reaction mechanisms to novel problems
• Must be able to solve and understand organic chemistry reactions.
• Must be able to understand the different types of microorganisms

Competences

• Must have a deeper knowledge and understanding of the principle organic chemistry reaction mechanisms and how to apply them to real world problems
• Must have a general understanding of principle differences of microor-ganisms

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam

  • Completing assignments during lectures is required.

Exams

Name of examOrganic Chemistry and Microbiology
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleOrganisk kemi og mikrobiologi
Module codeF-NAN-B3-4A
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionDanish and English
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerBachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Physics and Technology)
Study BoardStudy Board of Mechanical Engineering and Physics
DepartmentDepartment of Materials and Production
FacultyThe Faculty of Engineering and Science