Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry (F1173)
Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry
Module F1173
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module aims to familiarise students with the important modern methods used in industry and academia for the synthesis of carbon-carbon bonds in organic compounds. A mechanistic understanding of the underlying chemistry will be described for each method. Each case will be illustrated with examples taken from methods reported in the scientific literature. By the end of the module a successful student will be in a position to design a synthetic route to novel chemical structures and this will be assessed by means of a problem set and an unseen examination.
Module learning outcomes
A systematic understanding of a wide range of synthetic methodologies for the construction of carbon-carbon bonds.
Deploy knowledge of synthetic methods to devise a total synthesis of molecules.
A systematic understanding of the mechanisms underlying synthetic methodologies.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 8 | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 00100100101 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Mark Bagley
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