CH3612 Synthetic Methodology

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

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Module coordinator

Prof N J Westwood

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Module Staff

Prof N J Westwood, Dr C P Johnston

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Module description

This module will cover a wide range of synthetic methods and applications of the methods to the synthesis of complex molecules. Students will gain a deep understanding of the importance of methods involving sulfur, phosphorus, boron, silicon, organolithium and organozinc reagents. Students will also be introduced to modern methods of alkene, alkyne and biaryl synthesis using palladium and ruthenium catalysts. The use of the protecting groups in conjunction with these synthetic methods will also be covered.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST ( PASS CH2601 OR PASS CH2603 ) AND PASS AT LEAST 1 MODULE FROM {CH2501, CH2701}

Assessment pattern

2-hour Written Examination = 100%

Re-assessment

Oral Re-assessment = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 - 3 lectures per week over (Weeks 1 - 11) and 2 - 3 tutorials in total.

Scheduled learning hours

17

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

83

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Students develop core knowledge in the chemistry of boron, sulphur, silicon and phosphorus chemistry
  • Students advance their ability to draw complex reaction mechanism and explain examples of selective chemical transformations
  • Students can provide examples of the importance of individual chemical transformations in the context of an overarching synthetic challenge