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COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE NAME SYNTHESIS OF FATTY ACID DERIVATIVES
COURSE CODE DMK3033
CREDIT(S) 3
PRE-REQUISITE(S) NONE
SYNTHESIS OF FATTY ACID DERIVATIVES contains basic knowledge on processes
SYNOPSIS that are involved in the production of selected fatty acid derivative (oleochemicals) as
well as the concept of hydrolysis, esterification, oxidation and reduction. This course
also provides essential knowledge about production of other oleochemicals and
saponification process of fatty acids.

COURSE LEARNING Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
describe the processes involved in the production of selected fatty acid
OUTCOMES (CLO) 1 derivatives (oleochemicals). (C3, PLO1)
display practical skills in carrying out synthesis of fatty acid derivatives in the
2 laboratory with effort to minimize wastage and pollution to the environment. (P4,
PLO2)
display problem solving skills in creating a new product using the CDIO
3 approach incorporating sustainable values. (A3, PLO4)

DELIVERY
METHOD & DURATION
TOPICS & SUMMARY CLO ASSESSMENT
STUDENT (WEEKS)
ACTIVITIES
TOPIC 1: INTRODUCTION TO OILS AND FATS

This topic reviews the basic structure of oils and CLO1 Quiz 1 Interactive
fats (triacylglycerol) and conversion of fatty acids to lecture,
1W
oleochemical derivatives. discussion and
class activity
TOPIC 2: HYDROLYSIS
This topic describes the basic concept of hydrolysis CLO1 Test 1 Interactive
to split oils and fats into the respective fatty acids CLO 2 lecture,
1W
and glycerol. CLO 3 Practical Report discussion and
laboratory
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DELIVERY
METHOD & DURATION
TOPICS & SUMMARY CLO ASSESSMENT
STUDENT (WEEKS)
ACTIVITIES
activity

TOPIC 3: ESTERIFICATION
This topic describes the basic concept of
CLO1 Test 1
esterification to produce fatty acid methyl ester Interactive
(FAME) for the production of biodiesel and waxes. lecture, 2W

Practical report discussion,

CLO2
laboratory
CLO3
activity and
demonstation
TOPIC 4: REDUCTION
This topic introduces the concept of reduction Test 2
CLO1
process and their reactions. This topic also Interactive
discusses about hydrogenation of double bond, lecture,
catalytic of partial hydrogenation and production of discussion, 3W
fatty alcohol process. CLO2 Practical report presentation,
CLO3 laboratory
activity and
demonstation
TOPIC 5: OXIDATION
This topic introduces the basic concept of oxidation CLO1 Test 2 Interactive
in the production of fine chemicals. Examples of lecture,
fine chemicals from the oxidation oleic acid, discussion and 3W
linolenic acid and any other unsaturated fatty acid laboratory
are also included. CLO2 activity
Practical report
CLO3
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DELIVERY
METHOD & DURATION
TOPICS & SUMMARY CLO ASSESSMENT
STUDENT (WEEKS)
ACTIVITIES
TOPIC 6: SAPONIFICATION

This topic introduces the saponification (alkaline

CLO1 End of Chapter
hydrolysis) process of triglyceride, the Interactive
saponification value, base hydrolysis and steam lecture,
hydrolysis and application of saponification in discussion,
industry. CLO2 Practical report presentation, 2W

CLO3 laboratory
activity and
demonstation
TOPIC 7: PRODUCTION OF OTHER OLEOCHEMICALS

This topic introduces other reactions involved in Interactive

CLO1 Quiz 2
nitrogen fatty acid derivatives and sulphur fatty acid lecture,
derivatives discussion,
presentation, 2W
CLO2 laboratory
Practical report
CLO3 activity and
demonstation

ASSESSMENT The course assessment is carried out in two sections:

i. Coursework (CA)-50%
Coursework is continuous assessment that measures knowledge, technical skills and soft skills.

Coursework assessment mark comprises the knowledge and practical marks ONLY and not inclusive

of the generic skill mark.

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Test (min. 2) - 25%

Quiz (min. 2) - 10%
Practical Report (min. 4) - 50%
End of Chapter - 15%

ii. Final Examination (FE)-50%

Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.

STUDENT LEARNING Dependent Learning (face to face) Guided &

TIME (SLT) Independent Total SLT
Lecture Practical Tutorial Others
*40 hours is equivalent to 1 credit Learning
28 28 0 10 54 120
REFERENCES Main:
1) Ahmad, Moghis U. (EDT) (2017) Fatty Acids : Chemistry, Synthesis, and
Applications. Amer Oil Chemists Society (US)
2) Drauz, K.; Gröger, H. & May (2012) O. Enzyme Catalysis in Organic
Synthesis. Wiley-VCH
3) Abdullah, Bashar Mudhaffar / Huri, Hasniza Zaman / Yousif, Emad
(2015) Biolubricant Base Oil Synthesis and Its Applications :
Pharmaceutical and Industrial Applications Based on Environmentally
Friendly. LAP LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLISHING (DE)
4) M.M Chakrabarty (2003) Chemistry and Technology of Oils and Fats.
Allied Publisher Pvt. Limited.
5) John Wiley & Son (2002) Oils and Fats Authentication. Blackwell
Publishing Ltd.
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Remarks 1:

Cognitive Domain Psychomotor Domain Affective Domain

C1: Knowledge P1: Perception A1: Receiving Phenomena

C2: Comprehension P2: Set A2: Responding to Phenomena

C3: Application P3: Guided Response A3: Valuing

C4: Analysis P4: Mechanism A4: Organizing Values

C5: Synthesis P5: Complex / Overt Response A5: Internalizing Values

C6: Evaluation P6: Adaptation

P7: Origination

Remarks 2:

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

Upon completion of this programme, graduates should be able to:

1. apply fundamental knowledge and principles of fat and oil chemistry and technology in related industry.

2. display comprehensive technical expertise in fats and oil technology and sub-disciplines.

3. communicate effectively both orally and in written form with colleagues, other professionals and the community

4. identify, formulate and provide effective solution to situations encountered in oleo-related business and industry.

5. engage in effective social skills and responsibilities

6. engage in lifelong learning and professional development to enrich knowledge and competencies

7. inculcate entrepreneurship skills in related discipline that contributes towards national growth

8. adhere professional codes of ethics and enhance humanistic values in line with a chemist’s professional code of conduct

9. demonstrate effective leadership responsibility and teamwork to meet the common goal.