• ECTS

    6 credits

  • Component

    Faculty of Science

Description

Chemistry is an experimental science. The aim of this practical module is to illustrate by experiment a certain number of theoretical notions approached in the Chemistry degree (L2 and beginning of S5 in particular), in a complementary way to the other experimental chemistry modules proposed in L1 and L2 Chemistry.

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Objectives

In the continuity of the experimental chemistry modules proposed in L1 and L2 Chemistry, the objective of this module is to train students in good laboratory practices (on H&S aspects and organization of experimental work in small groups), in the correct implementation of experimental techniques at L level, in the analysis of results and their synthesis/expansion in the form of a report

A specific program for each pathway (SCV, SCM and DNO prep) is proposed with a view to ensuring the greatest possible coherence according to the pedagogical vocations of each thematic orientation of the L3 Chemistry. 

For the SCV course, the emphasis will be mainly on organic chemistry with the integration of complementary approaches of physical chemistry and macromolecular chemistry.

For the SCM course, the teaching will integrate many sub-disciplines: inorganic chemistry, inorganic materials, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry and macromolecular chemistry with the will to propose transversal approaches between the majority of these sub-disciplines.  

For the pre-preparatory DNO course, the inorganic chemistry and physical chemistry components will be privileged; preparatory TDs will be added to the practical work.

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Necessary pre-requisites

  • Theoretical notions of organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, macromolecular chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry acquired in the Bachelor of Chemistry (L1, L2, beginning S5).
  • Good laboratory practice skills acquired in L1 and L2 Chemistry.
  • Writing skills and ability to synthesize information for the writing of reports on practical work.
  • Ability to work in a team (binomial or trinomial).
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Knowledge control

Continuous control (evaluation of the reports of TP, practical examination of manipulation, final written examination)

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Syllabus

For the SCV course:

  • implementation of reliable procedures concerning some major organic chemistry reactions discussed in class (as examples: Cannizzaro, Beckmann, Fisher, Friedel & Craft, Mitsunobu...) with a particular attention paid to the understanding of the different steps of synthesis/characterization (reaction, treatment, purification, 1H, 13Cand mass NMR analyses);
  • complementary illustrations in physical chemistry (calorimetric and kinetic monitoring of organic chemistry reactions) and macromolecular chemistry (polymer synthesis, kinetic monitoring of polymerization and characterization of polymers in solution).

For SCM and DNO prep courses:

  • Inorganic chemistry (SCM and pre-preparatory DNO): synthesis in solution and characterization (UV/vis spectroscopies, IRTF) of mineral products;
  • Inorganic materials section (SCM): synthesis and characterization (ATG, DRX, MEB-EDX) of inorganic materials;
  • Analytical chemistry (SCM): illustrations of the techniques of ion chromatography, atomic absorption, UV/Vis spectroscopy;
  • Chemistry-physics component (SCM and DNO prep): calorimetric and kinetic monitoring of chemical reactions, thermodynamic treatment of liquid-liquid extraction in an experimental context of organic chemistry;
  • Macromolecular chemistry (SCM): synthesis and characterization of polymers in solution.

The chronology and the degree of integration of these different components will be optimized (a red thread around CuSO4 is notably envisaged) with a view to making students aware of the links between the different sub-disciplines of chemistry.

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