Organic Chemistry Demystified simplifies complex reactions, structures, and mechanisms through clear explanations and practical examples. Build confidence in mastering carbon compounds, bonding concepts, and essential organic chemistry problem-solving skills.
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Organic Chemistry Demystified is a comprehensive course designed to simplify organic chemistry by breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-follow lessons. Build a strong understanding of carbon compounds, chemical bonding, molecular structure, and functional groups while developing essential chemistry fundamentals. Whether you are studying for academic success or expanding your scientific knowledge, this course provides a practical and engaging learning experience.
Progress through key topics including drawing organic molecules, resonance, acid-base reactions, geometry, nomenclature, conformations, configurations, and stereochemistry. Explore reaction mechanisms, substitution, elimination, and addition reactions with clear explanations and practical examples. Gain confidence in analysing hydrocarbons, predicting chemical behaviour, and understanding the principles behind modern organic synthesis.
By the end of the course, you will have the skills to interpret organic reactions, solve chemistry problems, and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. The structured curriculum strengthens your understanding of organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, functional groups, and organic synthesis, making it ideal for students, aspiring scientists, and anyone seeking a solid foundation in chemistry fundamentals.
Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.
After completing the Organic Chemistry Demystified course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Organic Chemistry Demystified introduces learners to the principles of carbon-based compounds, molecular structures, chemical bonding, and reaction mechanisms. This course builds a clear understanding of functional groups, hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, and the foundations of organic chemistry in an accessible way.
Studying Organic Chemistry Demystified strengthens scientific knowledge and analytical thinking while improving confidence in understanding complex chemical concepts. The course provides a solid foundation for further study and supports career development in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, and scientific research.
The Organic Chemistry Demystified course has a total study time of 12 hours, 28 minutes. This comprehensive programme is designed for flexible learning, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while mastering the fundamentals of organic chemistry, including carbon compounds, functional groups, reaction mechanisms, hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, molecular structure, and organic synthesis.
The Organic Chemistry Demystified course requirements are simple and suitable for beginners. Learners should have a basic understanding of chemistry, an interest in carbon compounds and chemical reactions, and a willingness to explore organic chemistry concepts. Access to an internet-enabled device and commitment to regular study are recommended for effective learning and successful course completion.
This course introduces the core principles of organic chemistry, including carbon compounds, chemical bonding, functional groups, hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, organic synthesis, and the structure and properties of organic molecules.
No. It is suitable for beginners, students, and anyone interested in learning organic chemistry. A basic understanding of general chemistry is helpful but not essential.
The course is delivered online, allowing you to learn at your own pace.
Yes. Practice exercises, reaction mechanism activities, molecular structure analysis, problem-solving tasks, and quizzes may be included to reinforce learning.
You will receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing the course.
This course supports career development in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, biomedical science, laboratory science, chemical research, environmental science, education, and further study in chemistry and related scientific disciplines.
| Unit 01: About the Course | |||
| Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 02: Drawing Organic Molecules | |||
| How to read bond-line drawings | 00:18:00 | ||
| How to draw bond-line drawings | 00:18:00 | ||
| Identifying formal charges | 00:22:00 | ||
| Finding lone pairs that are not drawn | 00:23:00 | ||
| Unit 03: Resonance | |||
| What is resonance? | 00:05:00 | ||
| Drawing resonance structures (part 1) | 00:40:00 | ||
| Formal charges in resonance structures | 00:19:00 | ||
| Drawing resonance structures (part 2) | 00:25:00 | ||
| Recognizing patterns | 00:30:00 | ||
| The relative importance of resonance structures | 00:19:00 | ||
| Unit 04: Acid-Base Reactions | |||
| Introduction to acid – base | 00:03:00 | ||
| Charged atoms | 00:08:00 | ||
| Resonance | 00:11:00 | ||
| Induction | 00:09:00 | ||
| Orbitals | 00:03:00 | ||
| Charged atoms – Resonance – Induction – Orbitals | 00:07:00 | ||
| Showing an acid-base mechanism | 00:14:00 | ||
| Acid-Base equilibrium position | 00:06:00 | ||
| Unit 05: Geometry | |||
| Orbitals | 00:15:00 | ||
| Goemetry of orbitals | 00:15:00 | ||
| Impact of resonance on geometry | 00:01:00 | ||
| Unit 06: Nomenclature | |||
| Introduction to nomenclature | 00:03:00 | ||
| Functional group | 00:07:00 | ||
| Unsaturation | 00:04:00 | ||
| Parent | 00:09:00 | ||
| Substituents | 00:10:00 | ||
| “cis” – “trans” stereoisomerism | 00:04:00 | ||
| “E” – “Z” stereoisomerism | 00:04:00 | ||
| Localizing substituents in parent chain | 00:12:00 | ||
| From structure to name | 00:20:00 | ||
| Unit 07: Conformations | |||
| Introduction to conformations | 00:02:00 | ||
| Newman projection | 00:10:00 | ||
| Relative stability of Newman projections | 00:08:00 | ||
| Drawing chair conformations | 00:02:00 | ||
| Drawing substituents in chair conformations | 00:12:00 | ||
| Ring flipping | 00:10:00 | ||
| Comparing stability of chair conformations | 00:10:00 | ||
| Unit 08: Configurations | |||
| Introduction to configurations | 00:01:00 | ||
| Locating stereocenters | 00:04:00 | ||
| Determining the configuration of a stereocenter | 00:18:00 | ||
| Nomenclature | 00:12:00 | ||
| Enantiomers | 00:08:00 | ||
| Diastereomers | 00:05:00 | ||
| Meso compounds | 00:04:00 | ||
| Fischer projections | 00:11:00 | ||
| Unit 09: Mechanisms | |||
| Introduction to mechanisms | 00:02:00 | ||
| Nucleophiles and electrophiles | 00:09:00 | ||
| Arrows used for mechanisms | 00:14:00 | ||
| Carbocation | 00:15:00 | ||
| Unit 10: Substitution Reactions | |||
| SN1 SN2 mechanisms | 00:10:00 | ||
| Factor #1: the electrophile | 00:06:00 | ||
| Factor #2: the nucleophile | 00:04:00 | ||
| Factor #3: the leaving group | 00:05:00 | ||
| Factor #4: the solvent | 00:05:00 | ||
| Combining all 4 factors | 00:10:00 | ||
| Unit 11: Elimination Reactions | |||
| Introduction to elimination reactions | 00:02:00 | ||
| E1 mechanism | 00:08:00 | ||
| E2 mechanism | 00:20:00 | ||
| Unit 12: Substitution vs Elimination | |||
| Introduction to substitution vs elimination | 00:03:00 | ||
| Determining the function of the reagent | 00:04:00 | ||
| Identifying the mechanism(s) | 00:11:00 | ||
| Predicting regiochemical and stereochemical outcomes | 00:16:00 | ||
| Unit 13: Addition Reactions | |||
| Introduction to addition reactions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Regiochemistry | 00:05:00 | ||
| Stereochemistry | 00:18:00 | ||
| Hydrogenation: adding H-H | 00:07:00 | ||
| Hydrohalogenation: adding hydrogen halide, H-X | 00:09:00 | ||
| Hydrobromination : adding H-Br | 00:09:00 | ||
| Hydration: adding H-OH | 00:12:00 | ||
| Adding Br and Br | 00:05:00 | ||
| Halohydrin formation: adding Br and OH | 00:08:00 | ||
| “Anti” dihydroxylation: adding OH and OH | 00:07:00 | ||
| “syn” dihydroxylation : adding OH and OH | 00:04:00 | ||
| Ozonolysis | 00:03:00 | ||
| Reactions summary | 00:01:00 | ||
| Unit 14: Synthesis Techniques | |||
| One-step synthesis | 00:03:00 | ||
| Combining reactions: changing the position of a leaving group | 00:03:00 | ||
| Combining reactions: changing the position of a double bond | 00:02:00 | ||
| Combining reactions: introducing functionality | 00:03:00 | ||
| Unit 15: Wrapping Up and Bonus | |||
| Thank you for enrolling and announcing part 2 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment -Organic Chemistry Demystified | 00:00:00 | ||
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