Level of Education
2 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Description
This course is a specialized course in the preparation program for the B-level agricultural and veterinary exams. It complements and concludes the chemistry coursework from the first year of undergraduate studies (L1) and the third semester (S3).
The course will focus on reviewing past exam questions and providing practice through regular mock exams.
The following topics will therefore be taught in both lectures and tutorials:
In Organic Chemistry
Functional Organic Chemistry: Progress in the HAV310C Course
Carbonyl Derivatives, Aldehydes, and Ketones—Part 2
Acids and Acid Derivatives
Some biomolecules (sugars, amino acids) and multistep syntheses
Regular practice sessions on exam topics
In Physical and General Chemistry
Chemical Thermodynamics and Physical Chemistry: An Overview Based on the HAV310C Curriculum
Practice on exam-style questions
- Chemical kinetics
- Reaction mechanisms
Solution Chemistry
- Electron transfer in an aqueous phase
- Complexes in aqueous solution
Objectives
Prepare students for the B-level entrance exams in chemistry, which take place at the end of their second year of college.
Classes are punctuated by pop quizzes as part of the Comprehensive Continuous Assessment system.
Mandatory Prerequisites
Freshman Chemistry