KEMS526 Modern Synthetic Organic Chemistry (6 cr)
Description
Content
Organic reactivity, C=C- and C-C coupling methods, stereochemical strategies, cyclic and acyclic diastereoselectivity, advanced strategies, key methods of asymmetric and stereoselective synthesis. The course consists of a two-stage seminar that includes planning of a synthetic strategy as well as five home exercises. There is no final exam.
Completion methods
Five problem sets (totaling 50% of the overall score) and a two-stage seminar where the students present a synthesis plan for their chosen target molecule.
Assessment details
The problem sets are graded with a score of 0-10 for each problem.
The synthesis plan of the seminar presentation (only the final version) will be graded using the following criteria:
- the credibility and feasibility of the plan. Are there clearly erroneous steps, or steps which are not clearly justified? (20 p)
- the shortness and originality of the plan. (20 p)
- presentational points. Are the literature citations proper and correct? Are the presentation slides clear? Is the presentation logical? (10 p)
The seminars are public and the grading is also based on the collective evaluation based on collected feedback during the presentation.
Please note that your personal style of presentation is not going to be judged.
A passing grade (1/5) requires 50% of the overall score. Higher grades require higher scores; a linear grading will be used, with a grade 5/5 requiring 85% of the overall score.
Learning outcomes
Additional information
Spring term, 3rd period
Study materials
Literature
- Carreira & Kvaerno: Classics in Stereoselective Synthesis. Wiley 2008.; ISBN: 978-3-527-32452-1
- Wyatt & Warren: Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control. Wiley 2007.; ISBN: 978-0-471-92963-5