CHEM20040 Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module advances the concepts of the chemical reactivity of carbonyl and aromatic compounds with a specific emphasis placed on gaining an understanding of their different modes of reaction. It includes numerous examples of the application of the described chemistry to the making of complex chemical entities. The laboratory sessions complement the material covered in lectures.

Due to the situation we all face with Covid-19 some of this module (Autumn Trimester 2020) will be delivered online. The situation will be assessed on an ongoing basis and as things progress during the summer. Our hope remains that we will deliver as much of this module in a face-to-face fashion, in the coming academic year, as possible.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
describe the synthesis and mode of reaction mechanism of carbonyl compounds such as aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides.
predict leaving group ability.
explain the concept of aromaticity.
describe the use of a protecting group for multi-step organic synthesis.
outline a multi-step synthesis.
describe the mode of reaction of aromatic compounds.
predict the substituent effects on the reactivity of aromatic rings.
perform synthetic organic chemistry laboratory procedures safely.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Small Group

4
Laboratories

24
Specified Learning Activities

8
Autonomous Student Learning

62
Total

122
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Assessed tutorial work
Small group tutorials where the completed tutorial work will be discussed (and returned)
Laboratory classes (peform experiments, write reports) 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

This module requires an understanding of basic organic chemistry, and the associated laboratory practice; any of the modules: CHEM10050, CHEM10010 and CHEM10090 is suitable.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
CHEM20060 - Organic Chemistry - Engineers


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Short written assignments to be completed as homework which will be discussed during the scheduled tutorial sessions Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

15
Lab Report: Laboratory assessment including laboratory practice, report, data and sample quality Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30
Examination: One written end of trimester examination. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

55

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Completed, marked tutorial work will be discussed in small groups and the work returned

We recommend: J. E. McMurry, Organic Chemistry, for this module
Students may also find: J. Clayden et al. Organic Chemistry useful
Name Role
Mr Colin Evesson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Declan Gilheany Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Kathryn Yeow Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 10:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 4, 7, 10, 12 Mon 14:00 - 14:50
Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 4, 7, 10, 12 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Tutorial Offering 4 Week(s) - 4, 7, 10, 12 Wed 14:00 - 14:50
Tutorial Offering 5 Week(s) - 4 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Tutorial Offering 5 Week(s) - 7, 10, 12 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Laboratory Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 15:00 - 17:50
Laboratory Offering 3 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 Fri 15:00 - 17:50
Autumn