Department of Chemistry, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
| Period: |
Semester 1 |
| Assessment:
| EX100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Reassessment not allowed |
| Requisites:
| Before taking this unit you must take CH20149 or take CH20150 and in taking this unit you cannot take CH30071 or take CH30128 |
| Description:
| Aims: To describe some modern aspects of organic synthesis, including the use of unconventional elements in synthesis. Learning Outcomes: After Studying this unit, students should be able to: * Appreciate why organoelement chemistry is used in synthesis; * Describe and be able to discuss a wide range of synthetic transformations; * Describe and understand fully the mechanism of these reactions; * Apply the information learnt to solve problems; * Critically evaluate current research examples to solve problems. Skills: Self-study (F, A), Problem-solving (F,T,A). Content: Organoboron chemistry. Organosilicon chemistry. Organophosphorus chemistry. Organosulphur chemistry. Organometallics in Organic Synthesis. Carbonylation reactions. Coupling reactions. Methods of C-C bond formation. |
| Programme availability: |
CH40071 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Chemistry
CH40071 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Chemistry
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