EXAMINATION FOR CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS)

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Topic Correspondence with

courses*
(course catalog. topic)
1. BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 40. 1, 2, 3
1.1 ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
1.1.1 Differentiate organic from inorganic compounds - composition and
bonding properties
1.1.2 Name organic compounds: common name, IUPAC name
1.1.3 Isomers
1.2 PROPERTIES OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS 40. 4, 5
1.2.1 Understand the nature of aliphatic and aromatic compounds,
chlorinated compounds
1.2.2 Know the different functional groups
1.2.3 Know common organic reactions
1.2.4 Be familiar with organic acids and bases
1.2.5 Know solubility, vapor pressure, flammability
2.0 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY 30. 4, 5, 6
2.1 SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNIQUES 40. 4, 5, 6, 7
2.1.1 Know the principle involved and basic procedures for
2.1.1.1 Filtration
2.1.1.2 Extraction
2.1.1.3 Recrystallization
2.1.1.4 Melting point, Boiling point, Distillation
2.1.1.5 Drying organic liquids
2.2 ORGANIC CHEMICAL REACTIONS 40. 4, 5, 6
2.2.1 Must be familiar with carrying out simple organic chemical reactions
2.2.1.1 Laboratory Glassware required and assembly
2.2.1.2 Measurements and Transferring Reagents
2.2.1.3 Heating and Cooling Methods
2.3 CHROMATOGRAPHY 30. 9
2.3.1 Must know the principles involved and basic procedures for 40. 8
2.3.1.1 Thin Layer and Column Chromatography
2.3.1.2 Gas Chromatography
2.4 SPECTROSCOPY 30. 8
2.4.1 Must be familiar with sample preparations and identification 40. 9
techniques for organic compounds
2.4.1.1 Ultraviolet and Visible
2.4.1.2 Infrared
2.5 WASTE MANAGEMENT 50. 9
2.5.1 Segregate wastes according to hazard – toxic or nontoxic, and
aqueous or solvent based
2.5.2 Follow procedures for appropriate disposal
2.6 SAFETY IN ALL PARTS OF THE PROCESS 50. 1 to 8
 2.6.1 Toxicity of common organic compounds
2.6.2 Identify hazards and know risk control procedures
2.6.3 Follow company procedures OHS for accidents fire emergencies
2.6.4 Use required PPEs
2.6.5 Be familiar with labels and hazard symbols
2.6.6 Be familiar with safety data sheets (M)SDS
* Chem Tech courses:
ChT 10: General Chemistry
ChT 20: Analytical Chemistry 1
ChT 30: Analytical Chemistry 2 (instrumentation)
ChT 40: Organic Chemistry
ChT 50: Chemical Safety
ChT 60: Chemical Waste Management