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Module - CHEM2013 - Intermediate Synthetic Organic Chemistry
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C721 - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry (Part 1 - Compulsory)
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Module CodeCHEM2013
Credits10
Total Credits:
 
10.00
 
Level:
 
2
 
Target Students:
 
Only available for Natural Sciences students OR BSc/MSci Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry OR Biochemistry OR Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine AND for Level 2 students.. Cannot be taken with CHEM2010.
 
Summary Of Content:

The module is divided into two parts: (a) Functional group chemistry: synthetic transformations of alcohols, amines, carbonyls, and alkenes, and how these transformations are used to synthesise complex molecules such as natural products or pharmaceutical agents. (b) Synthesis: Introduction to retrosynthetic analysis and synthesis of organic molecules using a selection of pharmaceutical agents as examples. Formative feedback is given on the material in this module at the associated workshops. Summative feedback is provided after the exam by the module convenor.
 
 
 
TypeLink
Moodle
 
 

Impart understanding of methods and strategies used for organic synthesis and to illustrate a logical approach to the synthesis of significant target molecules.
 
Education Aims:
 
Offering School:
 
Chemistry
 
Convenor:
 
 
 
Name
Prof Robert Andrew Stockman
 
 
 
 
Semester
Spring UK
 
 
 
Requisites:
 
 
 
SubjectCourse Title
CHEM1017
Fundamental Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
CHEM1020
Fundamental Chemistry Theory and Practical
 
 
Additional Requirements:
 
 
 
OperatorCondition
AND
Only available for UNUK/Level '02' students
OR
Only available for students studying Biochemistry & Biological Chemistry
AND (
Only available for students studying Natural Sciences
OR
Only available for students studying Biochemistry
OR )
Only available for students studying Biochemistry & Molecular Medicine
AND
CHEM2013 cannot be taken if student is taking/has taken CHEM2010
 
 
Method and Frequency of Class:
 
 
 
ActivityNumber of WeeksNumber of sessionsDuration of a session
Lecture
10 weeks
2 week
1 hour
Tutorial
2 weeks
1 week
1 hour
Workshop
1 week
2 week
1 hour
 
   
 
Method of Assessment:
 
Assessment TypeWeightRequirements
Exam 1
100.00
2 Hour Written Examination. If a further re-assessment is allowed under Undergraduate Course Regulation 19, the form of the re-assessment for this module will be 100% coursework.
 
   
 
Assessment Period:
 
Assessed by end of Spring Semester
 
     
 
Learning Outcome:
 

Recognise functional groups and anticipate their reactivity. • Explain reactions using appropriate curly arrow mechanisms and diagrams. • Apply principles of retrosynthetic analysis & plan synthesis of target molecules. Transferable Skills: Problem Solving; Written Communication Skills.
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