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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


CH30066: Mechanistic organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Honours (FHEQ level 6)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: EX 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CH20147 or take CH20148 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH40066
Click here for further information Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:
To develop an understanding of modern homogeneous catalytic processes and the organometallic reactions that help to underpin them. After studying this Unit, students should be able to:
* Appreciate catalytic cycles and their mechanisms.

Content:
Organometallic reactions - oxidative addition, migratory insertion; Examples of catalytic reactions. Monsanto process, hydroformylation and hydrogenation reactions. Alkene polymerisation and metathesis. C-H bond functionalisation as future goal.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

CH30066 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AFB01 : BSc (hons) Chemistry (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AFB07 : BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AKB08 : BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • USCH-AAB08 : BSc (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Study Year abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • USCH-AFB09 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Education (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AKB02 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • USCH-AAB02 : BSc (hons) Chemistry with Study Year abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4
  • USCH-AFM02 : MChem (hons) Chemistry (Full-time) - Year 3
  • USCH-AFM05 : MChem (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery (Full-time) - Year 3

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.