Overview
A description of the advanced tools and methodologies that are used in the determination of reaction mechanisms will be provided. This is supported by a discussion of the theoretical basis of the design of synthetic pathways for target e.g. bioactive molecules. The knowledge gained will be used to elucidate the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Philip Wai Hong Chan
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Yeong Keng Yoon
Professor David Lupton
Notes
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Identify and operate standard chemical laboratory apparatus to undertake and analyse routine organic transformations;
2.
Identify and design strategies that exploit conjugate addition reactions;
3.
Understand the rationale behind the design of strategies to assemble complex aromatic materials;
4.
Identify and describe common pericyclic reactions;
5.
Identify and understand routine transition metal catalysed and organocatalytic chemical reactions.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Online learning
Problem-based learning
Assessment
1 - Laboratory-based assessment
2 - Mid-semester test
3 - Examination ( 2 hours and 10 minutes)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Recommended resources
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Lab coat required - $35, safety glasses $8, Lab book $3.00
Availability in areas of study
Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry
Medicinal chemistry