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)
Prof Stuart Batten
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor David Lupton
Dr Yeong Keng Yoon
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
Problem-based learning
Online learning
Assessment summary
Supplementary assessment is not available if a specific assessment in this unit is failed. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.
Assessment
1 - Laboratory-based assessment
2 - Mid-semester test
3 - Examination ( 2 hours and 10 minutes)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Laboratories
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