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COURSE INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT OF POLYTECHNIC AND

COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION,
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION

NAME OF COURSE : PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

1
COURSE CODE : DYB20054
2 SYNOPSIS:

PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY is designed to strengthen the students’ basic

knowledge in physical chemistry which is widely applicable in life science including
identifying acids, bases and buffers, the acid-base reactions, and the oxidation-
reduction reactions. It also covers organic chemistry including classification,
nomenclature, structures, physical properties, as well as the industrial applications of
organic compounds, aromatic compounds and other homologous series.

3 NAME(S) OF ACADEMIC STAFF :

4 SEMESTER AND YEAR OFFERED : Semester 2 / Year 1
5 CREDIT VALUE :4
6 PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE (IF ANY) : None

7 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO):

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

discuss the basic principles of acids, bases and buffer solution,
the electrochemistry of Galvanic cell, the characteristics and
CLO1 : ( C2 , PLO 1 )
properties as well as the basic concept of organic, aromatic
and other homologous series of organic compounds.
follow appropriate practical procedures of laboratory
CLO2 : ( P3 , PLO 2 )
experiments.
participate well as a good follower or leader in team work
CLO3 : ( A2 , PLO 5 )
during lab activities.

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8 MAPPING OF THE COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES, TEACHING METHODS
AND ASSESSMENT:

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

PLO1

PLO2

PLO3

PLO4

PLO5

PLO6

PLO7

PLO8
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods

Interactive Lecture Test

Discuss the basic principles of acids, bases and buffer solution, the
Interactive Lecture Quiz
electrochemistry of Galvanic cell, the characteristics and properties
CLO1 ( C2 , PLO 1 ) / Discussion End Of Chapter
as well as the basic concept of organic, aromatic and other
homologous series of organic compounds. Interactive Lecture Final Examination

CLO2 Follow appropriate practical procedures of laboratory experiments. ( P3 , PLO 2 ) / Laboratory Activity Laboratory Assesment

Participate well as a good follower or leader in team work during

CLO3 ( A2 , PLO 5 ) / Laboratory Activity Laboratory Assesment
lab activities.

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9 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
a. Communication Skills
b. Leadership

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10 DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT):

Teaching and Learning Activities
Guided Learning (F2F) Guided
Independent
Learning
Learning
Course Content Outline CLO* L P T O (NF2F) eg: SLT
(NF2F)
e-Learning

1.0 ACIDS, BASES AND BUFFER

1.1 Explain about acids and bases CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

1.2 Discuss the acid-base reactions CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

1.3 Distinguish the degree of ionization and the strength of acids and bases CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

1.4 Determine the pH values of solutions CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

1.5 Discover the importance of buffer solutions CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

1.6 Conduct experiments related to buffer preparation and titration

CLO2 12 12
technique

2.0 ELECTROCHEMISTRY

2.1 Point out the basic concepts in electrochemistry CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

2.2 Categorise strong, weak and non-electrolytes CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

2.3 Describe an electrochemical cell (Galvanic cell) CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

2.4 Discuss the electrolysis of water CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

2.5 Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills related to electrochemistry CLO2 10 10

3.0 ORGANIC COMPOUNDS

3.1 Explain the organic compounds CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

3.2 Describe common properties about alkanes and haloalkanes CLO1 2 5 7

3.3 Explain common properties of alkenes CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

3.4 Explain common properties of alkynes and dienes CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

3.5 Demonstrate appropriate procedures related to reactions of alkanes,

CLO2 17 17
haloalkane and alkenes; and isomerism of hydrocarbon
3.5 Demonstrate appropriate procedures related to reactions of alkanes,
CLO3 4 4
haloalkane and alkenes; and isomerism of hydrocarbon

4.0 AROMATIC COMPOUNDS

4.1 Distinguish the structure of aromatic compounds CLO1 2 5 7

4.2 Explain common properties of benzene CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

4.3 Discuss common properties of arenes (benzyl alkanes) CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

4.4 Discuss common properties of phenols CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

5.0 OTHER HOMOLOGOUS SERIES/ OTHER ORGANIC

COMPOUNDS

5.1 Explain common properties and uses of alcohols CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

5.2 Discuss common properties and uses of aldehydes and ketones

CLO1 2 5 7
(carbonyl compounds)

5.3 Describe common properties and uses of carboxylic acids CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

5.4 Describe common properties and uses of esters CLO1 1 2.5 3.5

5.5 Demonstrate appropriate procedures related to reaction and chemical

CLO2 7 7
test of aldehydes and ketones
TOTAL: 134

PERCENTAGE
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT F2F NF2F SLT
(%)
Test 5 1 2 3
Quiz 5 1 2 3
End Of Chapter 5 2 4 6
Laboratory Assesment 35 6 3 9
TOTAL: 21

PERCENTAGE
FINAL ASSESSMENT F2F NF2F SLT
(%)
Final Examination 50 2 4 6
TOTAL: 6

**Please tick (√) if this course is Latihan Industri/ Clinical Placement/ Practicum/ WBL using 2-weeks, 1 credit
GRAND TOTAL SLT: 161
formula
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P= Practical, O= Others, F2F=Face to Face, NF2F=Non Face to Face
*Indicate the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in Item 8.

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11 SPECIAL REQUIREMENT OR RESOURCES TO DELIVER THE COURSE:

Distillation Set, Glassware

12 REFERENCES:

Main reference supporting the course

Carey, F. A. (2008). Organic Chemistry (7th Ed.). Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill.

Additional references supporting the course

Anslyn, E. V., & Dougherty, D. A. (2006). Modern Physical Organic Chemistry.

Sausalito, CA: University Science.

Keese, R., & Brandle, M. P. (2006). Practical Organic Synthesis: A Student’s

Guide. Chichester, West Sussex, England: John Wiley & Sons.

Levine, I. N. (2009). Physical Chemistry (6th Ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.

McMurry, J. (2010). Organic Chemistry (7th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Cengage

Brooks/Cole.

Stocker, H. S. (2007). Essential Of General, Organic & Biological Chemistry.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.

13 OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

None

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14 COURSE SYLLABUS:

1.0 Acids, Bases and Buffer

1.1 Explain about acids and bases

1.1.1 Acids and bases according to the following theories:
a. Arrhenius
b. Bronsted-Lowry
1.1.2 Equations depicting the behaviour of acids and bases in water

1.2 Discuss the acid-base reactions

1.2.1 Equations to illustrate acid-base reactions
1.2.2 Conjugate acid-base pairs

1.3 Distinguish the degree of ionization and the strength of acids and
bases
1.3.1 Strengths of acids and bases by referring to the degree of
ionization (dissociation) and concentration

1.4 Determine the pH values of solutions

1.4.1 Definition of pH mathematically
1.4.2 pH values of solutions

1.5 Discover the importance of buffer solutions

1.5.1 Buffer solutions
1.5.2 Chemical substances that can function as a buffer in aqueous
solution

1.6 Conduct experiments related to buffer preparation and titration

technique
1.6.1 Procedures to prepare buffer solutions
1.6.2 Titration technique appropriately

2.0 Electrochemistry

2.1 Point out the basic concepts in electrochemistry

2.1.1 Oxidation number
2.1.2 Oxidation and reduction reactions
2.1.3 Oxidizing and reducing agents
2.1.4 Electrodes
2.1.5 Anode and cathode
2.1.6 Electrolysis

2.2 Categorize strong, weak and non-electrolytes

2.2.1 Electrolytes
2.2.2 Strong, weak and non-electrolytes
2.2.3 Characteristics of strong, weak and non-electrolytes

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2.3 Describe an electrochemical cell (Galvanic cell)

2.3.1 Reactions taking place using chemical equations
2.3.2 The voltage produced
2.3.3 Balanced redox reaction equations
2.3.4 The electrical potential

2.4 Discuss the electrolysis of water

2.4.1 The electrolysis of water and its implication in an electrolytic
cell

2.5Demonstrate appropriately laboratory skills related to electrochemistry

2.5.1 An experiment related to oxidation-reduction reaction
2.5.2 Laboratory procedures to explain whether precipitation occurs
when various ions are placed in the same solution

3.0 Organic Compounds

3.1 Explain the organic compounds

3.1.1 Organic compounds
3.1.2 Characteristics of the members of a homologous series
3.1.3 Functional group and homologous series as a given carbon
compound
3.1.4 Organic compounds according to the types of chemical bond:
a. alkane
b. alkene
c. alkyne
3.1.5 Saturated and unsaturated organic compound
3.1.6 Carbon atoms in a molecule according to classification as:
a. primary
b. secondary
c. tertiary or quaternary carbon.

3.2 Describe common properties of alkanes and haloalkanes

3.2.1 Alkanes, haloalkane and cyclic compound using IUPAC
nomenclature
3.2.2 Structures of alkanes, haloalkane and cyclic compound
3.2.3 Structural and stereoisomerism in alkanes and haloalkanes
3.2.4 Physical properties of alkanes and haloalkane (may include but
not limited to):
a. boiling points
b. melting points
c. solubilities
d. densities
3.2.5 Chemical properties of alkanes and haloalkane (may include
but not limited to)
a. low reactivity of alkanes towards polar reagents
3.2.6 Major uses of alkanes and haloalkane in industry

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3.3 Explain common properties of alkenes

3.3.1 Alkenes using IUPAC nomenclature
3.3.2 Structures of alkenes and the reactivity of alkenes
3.3.3 Isomerism in alkenes
3.3.4 Physical properties of alkenes (may include but not limited to):
a. boiling point
b. melting point
c. solubilities
d. densities
3.3.5 Chemical reaction properties of alkenes
3.3.6 Alkenes as important intermediates in the synthesis of
polymers, drugs, pesticides and other valuable chemicals

3.4 Explain common properties of alkynes and dienes

3.4.1 Alkynes and dienes
3.4.2 Structure of acetylene, the simplest member of alkynes
3.4.3 Alkynes and dienes using IUPAC nomenclature
3.4.4 Physical properties of alkynes
3.4.5 Alkynes (may include but not limited to):
a. dehydrohalogenation of alkyl dihalides
b. reaction of sodium acetylides with primary alkyl halides
3.4.6 Some commercially important alkynes and their applications:
a. Acetylene
b. Methylacetylene

3.5 Demonstrate appropriate procedures related to reactions of alkanes,

haloalkane and alkenes; and isomerism of hydrocarbon
3.5.1 Experiment to differentiate alkane and alkane
3.5.2 Experiment on preparation of tertiary haloalkane
3.5.3 Experiment on isomerism of hydrocarbon compounds

4.0 Aromatic Compounds

4.1 Distinguish the structures of aromatic compounds

4.1.1 Structures of aromatic compounds according to IUPAC
nomenclature
4.1.2 Structures of aromatic compounds (may include but not limited
to):
a. benzene
b. methylbenzene
c. xylene
d. naphthalene

4.2 Explain common properties of benzene

4.2.1 Benzene
4.2.2 Structure of benzene derivatives using IUPAC nomenclature

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4.2.3 Resonance theory of benzene ring

4.2.4 Aromaticity of benzene
4.2.5 Bonding and structure of benzene – Kekule structure
4.2.6 Characteristic of Huckle’s rule
4.2.7 Importance of benzene in industry (may not limited to):
a. manufacturing of nylon

4.3 Discuss common properties of arenes (benzyl alkanes).

4.3.1 Arenes
4.3.2 Resonance stability of benzyl radical
4.3.3 Benzene and arenes
4.3.4 Structure of arenes using systematic nomenclature
4.3.5 Physical properties of arenes

4.4 Discuss common properties of phenols

4.4.1 Phenols and phenol derivatives
4.4.2 Structures of phenol derivatives using systematic nomenclature
4.4.3 Physical properties of phenols
4.4.4 Preparation of phenols
4.4.5 Importance of phenols in cosmetic industry

5.0 Other Homologous Series / Other Organic Compounds

5.1 Explain common properties and uses of alcohols

5.1.1 Classification of alcohols
5.1.2 Structures of alcohols according to IUPAC system
5.1.3 Structures of alcohols
5.1.4 Physical properties of alcohols
5.1.5 Commercially important alcohols and their applications:
a. Methanol
b. Ethanol

5.2 Discuss common properties and uses of aldehydes and ketones

(carbonyl compounds)
5.2.1 Common structural differences between aldehydes and ketones.
5.2.2 Structures of aldehydes and ketones
5.2.3 Physical properties of aldehydes and ketones
5.2.4 Commercial uses of aldehydes and ketones such as Bakelite,
acetone, etc.

5.3 Describe common properties and uses of carboxylic acids

5.3.1 Structures of carboxylic acids according to IUPAC system
5.3.2 Structures of carboxylic acids
5.3.3 Physical properties of carboxylic acids
5.3.4 Some commercial sources of carboxylic acids

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5.4 Describe common properties and uses of esters

5.4.1 Structure of esters according to IUPAC system
5.4.2 Structures of esters
5.4.3 Common properties of esters
5.4.4 Commercial uses of esters

5.5 Demonstrate appropriate procedures related to reaction and chemical

test of aldehydes and ketones
5.5.1 Experiment to differentiate between aldehydes and ketones in
laboratory.

Suggested Sequence of Topics

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15 ASSESSMENT:

The course assessment consists of:

i. Continuous Assessment (CA) – 50%

ii. Final Examination (FE) – 50%
Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.

FINAL
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT WEIGHTAGE ASSESSMENT
PROPOSED (%) WEIGHTAGE
TEACHING & (%) SLT PROPOSED
CLO PLO CLS DT
LEARNING End Of Laboratory Final (hours) TOPIC
Test Quiz
ACTIVITIES Chapter Assesment Examination

(1) 5% (2) 5% (2) 5% (5) 35% (1) 50%

Discuss the basic principles of acids, bases Interactive Lecture ● T3, T4

and buffer solution, the electrochemistry of Interactive Lecture ● T2, T3, T5
Galvanic cell, the characteristics and
CLO1 : 1 1 C2 102
properties as well as the basic concept of Discussion ● T1, T2, T4, T5
organic, aromatic and other homologous
series of organic compounds. Interactive Lecture ● T1 - T5

Follow appropriate practical procedures of

CLO2 : 2 3a P3 Laboratory Activity ● 54 T1, T2, T3, T5
laboratory experiments.
Participate well as a good follower or
CLO3 : 5 3d A2 Laboratory Activity ● 6 T3
leader in team work during lab activities.

Remarks/ Notes: TOTAL SLT: 161

DT : DOMAIN TAXONOMY
/ : OR
- : UNTIL
, : AND

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