Study programme 2025-2026Français
Organic chemistry I
Programme component of Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences (MONS) (day schedule)Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UM-B1-BIOMED-017-MCompulsory UELAURENT SophieM108 - Chimie générale, organique et biomédicale
  • GODEAU Mélanie
  • LAURENT Sophie

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français2019020044.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
M-CGOB-120Organic Chemistry I20190100Q1
M-CPFA-012Remédiation disciplinaire en Chimie organique I (Q1)000100Q1

Overall mark : the assessments of each AA result in an overall mark for the UE.
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand, describe, analyse and prioritise biological phenomena
    • Understand basic scientific knowledge and be able to use it
    • Problem-solve
    • Understand the chronology of a phenomenon and master the time scales and their representations
    • Manipulate concepts of concentration and prepare solutions
  • Control the molecular, morphological and functional approaches of normal and pathological conditions
    • Integrate concepts from different approaches/disciplines in a complex biomedical problem
  • Develop reasoning skills
    • Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, the rule of three, syllogism, analogy, Boolean logic, etc.)
    • Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
    • Present a hypothesis and hypothetical-deductive reasoning
    • Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
  • Demonstrate developed interpersonal skills
    • Summarise, explain, and argue
    • Work in a team
    • Share knowledge and information
  • Manage resources
    • Manage time
    • Prioritise
  • Manage their studies
    • Locate scientific information efficiently
    • Read, interpret, and critique a scientific article
    • Be open to research and demonstrate scientific curiosity

Learning Outcomes of UE

Identification of the various organic functions (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, halogens, alcohols, aldehydes, cetones, ethers, esters, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines, ...), identification of the different biomolecules (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, ...) 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Study of the various organic functions (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, halogens, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, ethers, esters, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines ...): nomenclature, physical and chemical precipitates
Study biomolecules (lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, ...)

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

The practical work counts for 20% of the final grade.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

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Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

The practical work counts for 20% of the final grade.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

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Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The practical work counts for 20% of the final grade.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

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Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
M-CGOB-120
  • Cours magistraux
  • Exercices dirigés
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Travaux de laboratoire
  • Remédiations intégrées à un type d'AA
M-CPFA-012
  • Remédiations intégrées à un type d'AA

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
M-CGOB-120
  • Face-to-face
M-CPFA-012
  • Face-to-face

Required Reading

AARequired Reading
M-CGOB-120Note de cours - Cours de Chimie Organiques 1 - Sophie Laurent
,Notes d'exercices - Exercices compl de Chimie Organique 1 - Sophie Laurent
,Travaux Pratiques - TPs et exercices de Chimie Organique 1 - Sophie Laurent
M-CPFA-012

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
M-CGOB-120Not applicable
M-CPFA-012PowerPoint presentations.
Summary sheets.

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
M-CGOB-120Not applicable
M-CPFA-012Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
M-CGOB-120P. Arnaud, chimie Organique Ed Dunod Sutton, Rockett et Swindells, Chimie pour les étudiants en médecine ... , De Boeck
M-CPFA-012P. Arnaud, chimie Organique Ed Dunod Sutton, Rockett et Swindells, Chimie pour les étudiants en médecine ... , De Boeck
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 22/05/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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