Modern Methods in Organic Synthesis
Syllabus, Master's level, 1KB443
- Code
- 1KB443
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 8 March 2018
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - BMC
Entry requirements
120 credits with 60 credits in chemistry incl. at least 15 credits in organic chemistry.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of the course, the participant should have the ability to:
- identify and compare the relative merits of various modern synthetic methods
- present and critically evaluate recent literature reports relating to synthetic methods in organic synthesis
- find relevant literature information by database searching
- analyse, plan and perform the synthesis of organic compounds using modern approaches
- discuss mechanistic aspects relevant to reaction outcomes
Content
Methods for the synthesis of organic compounds, including modern approaches to the construction of C-C, C-N and other C-heteroatom bonds. Catalytic and stoichiometric approaches to various functional group interconversions. Presentation of literature reports relating to advances in organic synthetic methodology. Training in communication skills, including feedback and opposition. Laboratory projects based on modern synthetic methodology.
Instruction
Lectures, problem solving sessions, seminars and laboratory work.
Assessment
A written examination (7 credits) is organised at the end of the course. Laboratory work together with other mandatory parts of the course correspond to 3 credits. The final grade corresponds to a weighted average of the results of different course components.