Advanced Synthetic Chemistry

Course Level Undergraduate

Year

Area/Catalogue
CHEM 2029

Course Level
Undergraduate

Offered Externally
No

Course ID
101446

Unit Value
4.5

University-wide elective course
No

Course owner
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

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Course aim

This course aims to investigate in detail the structure, function and reactivity of compounds and further develop the principles and strategies used in drug modification and synthesis.

Course content

Application of condensation reactions to the synthesis of compounds. Extend the theory of aromaticity and examine the synthesis and chemical modification of selected compounds containing aromatic rings. Explore the structure and reactivity of heterocyclic compounds as they relate to physiologically active compounds.

Textbook(s)

David R Klein 2013, Wiley: Organic Chemistry , 2nd Edition

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CHEM 2028	Synthetic Chemistry

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 x 1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Practical	2 x 3 hours x 6 weeks (alternating weeks)

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Practical examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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