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Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


CH40141: Topics in catalysis for organic synthesis

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1
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 CH20149 or take CH20150 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH30141 and while taking this unit you must take CH30071 or take CH30128
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To describe and demonstrate recent techniques in the application of catalysis to the synthesis of organic molecules. To illustrate how either metal-complexes or organocatalysts can be applied to the asymmetric synthesis of valuable intermediates.

Learning Outcomes:
After studying the Unit, students should be able to:
* Describe a range of catalytic systems for achieving important synthetic transformations
* Account for the importance of asymmetric catalysis in organic synthesis
* Integrate catalytic techniques with retrosynthetic analysis to introduce new stereocentres to organic molecules
* Extend the principles encountered in the course to critical discussion of recent and potential advances in asymmetric catalysis
* Solve synthetic problems using the techniques introduced including the application of techniques to unseen situations.

Skills:
Problem solving (T, F, A), Scientific writing (F, A), Independent working (F).

Content:
The development of chiral Lewis acids and their application in a range of synthetic transformations. A complementary approach to asymmetric synthesis using organocatalysis. Enantioselective palladium and rhodium catalysed carbon-carbon bond forming processes. A review of recent developments in the area of catalysis applied to organic synthesis. The application of catalysis to the synthesis of complex molecules.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

CH40141 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Chemistry
  • USCH-AKM03 : MChem (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Industrial Training (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 4
  • USCH-AAM06 : MChem (hons) Chemistry for Drug Discovery with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 4

CH40141 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Chemistry
  • TSCH-AFM04 : MSc Chemistry for Drug Discovery (Full-time) - Year 1

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