Syllabus Application
Organic Chemistry
NS 207
Faculty:
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester:
Fall 2025-2026
Course:
Organic Chemistry - NS 207
Classroom:
FASS-1103
Level of course:
Undergraduate
Course Credits:
SU Credit:4.000, ECTS:7, Basic:5, Engineering:2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites:
NS 207L
Course Type:
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Serkan Ünal
- Email: serkanunal@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
The physical and chemical properties and reactions of organic compounds such as saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols and carboxylic acids.
Course Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | Draw Lewis structures and resonance structures. |
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| 2. | Write and interpret structural formulas. |
| 3. | Predict 3D structure of molecules using the VSEPR model and molecular orbital theory |
| 4. | Recognize major functional groups |
| 5. | Understand the correlation between properties of functional groups and intermolecular forces |
| 6. | Classify molecules as acids and bases |
| 7. | Show the mechanisms of basic organic reactions using curved arrow notation. |
| 8. | Name simple organic molecules according to the IUPAC law |
| 9. | Compare the relative energies of organic molecules using conformational analysis |
| 10. | Understand basics of stereochemistry |
| 11. | Understand basics of organic reaction mechanisms such as SN1/SN2, E1/E2 |
| 12. | Describe the interplay of the conditions that can promote SN1/SN2, E1/E2 reactions |
| 13. | Plan the synthesis of basic organic molecules using starting materials |
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Course Objective
Refer to the course content.
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Laboratory Sections:
NS 207L- A: Wed 2:40 PM - 5:30 PM
NS207L - B: Tue 8:40 AM - 11:30 AM
NS 207L- C: Tue 2:40 PM - 5:30 PM
NS 207L- D: Tue 11:40 AM - 2:30 PM
Course Materials
Resources:
Organic Chemistry, Solomons, T. W. Graham, and Craig B. Fryhle. 12th edition, John Wiley.
Technology Requirements:
Online response system TopHat will be used in lectures for quizzes and attendance. Please pay attention to TopHat invitations from your instructor.