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  The names of simple compounds should be readily translated into the structural formulas and vice versa. Carbon compounds may be classified into a comparatively few families each of which has its own type formula and characteristic chemical behavior. Along with the accumulation of the large amount of information which the study of the subject has to offer, the student should acquire a good training in theory. Structural formulas are essential to the understanding of organic chemistry and writing them accurately and rapidly is an issue of the course. Ideas as to-the mechanism of a process are often quite as important a matter for consideration as the process itself, and such ideas should be introduced whenever they may be used to explain the facts. The student has to know stereochemical considerations when analyzing mechanisms and transformations

The first objective of this study is the mastery of structural formulas, nomenclature, and isomerism. The second objective is the classification of carbon compounds into a comparatively few families each of which has its own type formula and characteristic chemical behavior. The typical properties of the more common members of each family must be learned and the essential characteristics of other members of any homologous series may then be deduced by analogy. Ideas as to-the mechanism of a process is a matter for consideration as the process itself, and such ideas should be introduced whenever they may be used to explain the facts. Optical activity, geometrical isomerism, tautomerism and so forth, make the fundamental theories, and it is well to present them as ideas which arose out of logical reasoning from experimental observations. Based on this knowledge the student will be able to plan synthetic schemes for the synthesis of small molecules. 

In particular, reference will be made to the following Dublin Descriptors:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING Acquisition of theoretical knowledge of organic chemistry. Recognition of functional groups and basic chemical and chemical-physical properties such as polarity, acidity, basicity, miscibility. Recognition of stereocentres and structural isomers.

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING  Acquisition of the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in the interpretation of reaction mechanisms and application of theoretical skills to be applied for short synthetic pathways.

AUTONOMY OF JUDGEMENT Acquisition of judgement autonomy with reference to interpretation of main synthetic pathways, even with minor differences to those indicated in textbooks. Critical evaluation of the main chemical-physical characteristics of simple organic molecules.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS Acquisition of skills and tools for communication in written and oral form, in Italian, together with the use of an appropriate technical-scientific language.

LEARNING SKILLS Acquisition of autonomous learning and learning skills
self-assessment of one's preparation, suitable for undertaking subsequent studies with a high degree of autonomy.

64 hours of learning lessons and 16 hrs of exercises

The lessons will take place in the classroom according to the established timetable. Attendance at the lessons is optional and recommended

The written test, lasting 90 minutes, to be carried out without the aid of books and

notes, is made up of exercises relating to the teaching programme. The exercises refer
to reaction mechanisms, structural formulas or resonance limit formulas, assign IUPAC
nomenclature, and complete reaction schemes. The written test also includes 2 short
multiple choice questions and a stereochemistry exercise.

Positive evaluation is assigned to written tests in which the student demonstrates
solid possession of the basic topics of the Organic Chemistry I course. In the oral interview (20/30 minutes), topics present in the written test or pertinent
to the course are examined in depth, also assessing the candidate's language properties.

The course will focused on the basis of Organic Chemistry. Several exercises will be solved within the course. Prerequisite: good knowledge in general chemistry. Students without adequate background may not be able to keep up with the course.