Chemistry L2S3 Profile 2

The Organic Chemistry 1 module covers the study of the major classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, and carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives are also discussed in the chapters devoted to the reactivity of organometallic compounds, alcohols, and carbonyl derivatives.

Special emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the fundamental concepts learned in the first year.

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Use the basic principles of thermodynamics of equilibrium to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it proceeds spontaneously, and to determine the proportions of the reactants at equilibrium based on the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to specific cases of precipitation reactions. (Acid-base and redox reactions, if time permits). Number of hours: 19.5.

In the second part, we will discuss kinetic aspects and, consequently, reaction rates. Only first-order reactions will be studied this year. Total hours: 7.5.

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The first part of the module will consist of a general introduction to materials: a review of the states of matter, chemical bonds, and the physical quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young’s modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.

In the next phase, in a flipped classroom setting, students will explore various materials through practical applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.)

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The Organic Chemistry 2 module builds on the Organic Chemistry 1 module. It focuses on an in-depth study of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and their derivatives.

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 The “Color Measurement” course unit is an introductory course unit on colorimetry. It provides an understanding of how we perceive colors and how they are classified in the various colorimetric systems currently in use. The course begins with a brief historical introduction outlining the most significant milestones in the development of colorimetry, followed by a chapter covering basic concepts of the “neurophysiology” of vision, describing how the eye and retina function. This is followed by a chapter on photometry introducing the essential quantities for colorimetry, particularly spectral luminance, and then a study of colorimetric systems such as RGB, XYZ, and L*a*b*. These initial chapters focus on additive color synthesis, which enables the reproduction of colors on screens (computers, TVs, phones, etc.). The course continues with an introduction to spectrocolorimetry, which helps students understand the properties of color mixtures (subtractive synthesis) through its simplest models (Beer-Lambert, Kubelka-Munk, etc.). The course is illustrated by numerous exercises completed in tutorial sessions, which help students become familiar with the various colorimetric systems, their advantages, and their disadvantages. It is also supported by lab sessions that enable students to master color measurement instruments (colorimeters, spectrocolorimeters) as well as the associated software. A significant portion of the lab sessions is dedicated to comparing observations with color measurements.

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