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CHEM40750

Academic Year 2024/2025

Org Synthesis 1 (CHEM40750)

Subject:
Chemistry
College:
Science
School:
Chemistry
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
8
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Paul Evans
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The module consists of three parts united around the theme of organic synthetic methodology. It begins with a systematic introduction to the use of the principles and application of retrosynthetic analysis. This is followed by a course on the use of protecting groups in the synthesis of multifunctional compounds, using carbohydrates as examples. The third component is an introduction to modern methods for the synthesis of targets in enantiomerically pure form. A problem-solving approach, reinforced by extensive use of tutorial problems, will be used throughout the module. Students will carry out three literature reviews of selected topics in Organic Synthesis.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to: (i) devise, and evaluate, synthetic routes to hydrocarbons and to mono and difunctionalised target compounds, (ii) demonstrate an understanding of the reactivity and synthesis of carbohydrates, (iii) demonstrate familiarity with the principles and methods of enantioselective synthesis, and devise synthetic routes to enantioenriched target compounds, and (iv) search the chemical literature and write a short review of a relevant topic.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Tutorial

9

Specified Learning Activities

50

Autonomous Student Learning

72

Total

155


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, including in-class activities such as problem solving.
Independent learning from online material in advance of problem-solving in workshops.
Writing critical reviews.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

This module is intended for students who already hold a degree in Chemistry or a Chemical Science.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
CHEM40060 - Methods in Organic Synthesis


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on homework assignments will be provided in the lectures and workshops. Whole-class and group feedback will be provided after the online quizzes and workshop problems.

Name Role
Professor Patrick Guiry Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Xiangming Zhu Lecturer / Co-Lecturer