The Organic Chemistry course is an in-depth exploration of carbon-containing compounds, emphasizing their structure, properties, synthesis, and reactivity. Here is a detailed description of the course: Title: Organic Chemistry Course Objectives: Understand the fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including the structure and nomenclature of organic compounds. Study the different families of organic compounds and their typical reactions. Learn reaction mechanisms and how they influence the synthesis and reactivity of organic molecules. Develop skills in laboratory techniques for the synthesis, purification and analysis of organic compounds. Course content : Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Definition and importance of organic chemistry. Covalent bonding and Lewis structures. Resonance hybrid and resonance structures. Nomenclature and Structures of Organic Compounds: IUPAC nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatics. Structural isomerism and stereoisomerism. Conformations and configurations. Organic Functions and Reactivity: Functional groups: alcohols, ethers, amines, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amides. Physical and chemical properties of functional groups. Reaction mechanisms: nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution, addition, elimination, and rearrangements. Reactions of Organic Compounds: Reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes. Aromatic reactions: aromatic electrophilic substitutions. Reactions of alcohols, ethers, and epoxides. Reactions of aldehydes and ketones: nucleophilic addition. Reactions of carboxylic acids and their derivatives. Chirality and Stereochemistry: Concepts of chirality and enantiomerism. Three-dimensional representations of molecules. Properties of chiral compounds and resolution techniques. Synthesis and Purification Techniques: Methods of organic synthesis. Purification techniques: distillation, recrystallization, chromatography. Analysis of compounds: IR spectroscopy, NMR. Teaching Methods: Lectures with visual aids. Practical work to explore theoretical concepts in greater depth. Practical laboratory work to acquire experimental skills. Assessment : Written and oral exams to assess understanding of concepts. Lab reports to assess practical skills.