Advanced Synthetic Chemistry

Course aim

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

Course content

Condensation reactions in the synthesis of compounds. Amine, imine and enamine chemistry. Advanced theory of aromaticity. Synthesis and chemical modification of selected compounds containing aromatic rings. The
structure and reactivity of heterocyclic compounds as they relate to physiologically active compounds. Retrosynthetic design.

Textbook(s)

David R Klein 2018, Wiley: Organic Chemistry , 3rd 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
Workshop	1 x 2 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, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.