KJM2500 – Synthesis and Characterisation
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
How can we produce and study advanced chemical compounds and materials for the benefit of the society. The future development of our societies requires chemists with expertise in organic, inorganic and biochemical synthesis and characterization will be central.
The course provides an in-depth insight at practical work in the synthesis and characterization of organic and inorganic molecules, as well as methods in biochemistry. In addition, theoretical and practical training is provided in parallel. Focus is to acquire good foundation in laboratory skills for future experimental projects and master's theses.
Learning outcome
After completing the course you will:
??????? ? have knowledge of the synthesis of compounds.
??????? ? be able to identify chemical compounds by crystal structure and chemical composition.
??????? ? master methods for purification and determining the purity of compounds.
??????? ? acquire available methods and techniques for the synthesis and characterization of compounds in various aggregate states.
??????? ? master keeping record of your laboratory journal as well as safety evaluations for planned experimental work.
Admission to the course
The course is only for students at bachelor program?Kjemi og biokjemi (bachelor). Students at study?Kjemi (studieretning) will be?prioritized.
Special admission requirements
In addition to fulfilling the?Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:
Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2) + R2
And in addition one of these:
Physics (1+2)
Chemistry (1+2)
Biology (1+2)
Information technology (1+2)
Geosciences (1+2)
Technology and theories of research (1+2)
The special admission requirements may also be covered by?equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies?(in Norwegian).
Formal prerequisite knowledge
- KJM1101 – Generell kjemi or equivalent
- complete laboratory course in KJM1111 – Organic Chemistry I and KJM1121 – Inorganic Chemistry
Before you can attend the mandatory laboratory courses, you have to have passed the following courses:
Recommended previous knowledge
- KJM1111 – Organic Chemistry I, KJM1121 – Inorganic Chemistry, KJM1140 – Biochemistry 1 for Chemists
- completed and approved laboratory course from KJM1130 – Physical Chemistry I - Thermodynamics and Kinetics and KJM2400 – Analytical Chemistry I
Teaching
The course has a duration of one semester and consists of three modules (organic, inorganic and biochemistry).
In each part, approx. 10 lectures/seminars and a mandatory laboratory course of approx. 40 hours.
For each module, the laboratory course must be approved and is concluded by a laboratory report submitted within the time limit assigned. This is mandatory condition to attend the partial exam of the corresponding module.
The report counts as part of the assessment for each partial examination, and must be submitted in the corresponding exam. If you wish to take the exam again, you have to take the lab course again.
Before you can attend the mandatory laboratory courses, you must have passed the HSE courses on the first lab exercise.
Attendance at laboratory teaching is compulsory and absences must be documented with a doctor's note or equivalent.
As?the?teaching involves laboratory and/or field work, you should consider taking out a separate travel and personal risk insurance.?Read about your insurance cover as a student.
Examination
Three partial exams, each of which counts for 1/3 of the final grade. At least two of three partial exams must be passed in order to get a final grade in the subject.
Each part-exam consists of an evaluation of the laboratory report, a practical test and an oral examination. Both the laboratory report and practical test must be passed before the oral part-examination. The oral examination will be based on the laboratory report, the practical test and other theory.
For each part, the laboratory course must be approved in order to sit for the partial exam.
Examination support material
Calculator.
The calculator must fulfill the requirements specified by The Department of Mathematics.
Language of examination
The examination is given in Norwegian. You may submit your response? in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are?offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.
Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.