KEMS526 Modern Synthetic Organic Chemistry (6 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Chemistry
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Description
- synthesis and retrosynthetic analysis
- different strategies
- retrosynteettinen analyysi
- erilaiset retrosynteesistrategiat
- organic reactivity
- protecting and activation strategies
- oxidation and reduction in organic synthesis
- different C=C and C-C coupling methods
- organometallics in synthesis
- stereochemical strategies
- asymmetric synthesis and stereoselection
- catalytic enantioselective reactions in synthesis
- stereocontrol and face selectivity in reduction, oxidation, and carbonyl chemistry
- hydrometallations and hydroborations
- pericyclic reactions
- examples of strategies in synthesis
The goal of the course is to learn to plan realistic, economical syntheses for organic compounds and to evaluate different synthetic strategies.
Learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to boost the skills of students in the use of modern synthetic methods in the planning of organic syntheses and to provide key tools for critical evaluation of synthetic strategies. The purpose of the seminar is to provide the students an opportunity to draft proposals for synthetic routes in small groups and to learn to evaluate and criticize the synthesis plans in a seminar setting.
Working life skills
The student
- Manages the planning of work, tasks, and time use and adheres to agreed schedules.
- Can combine and apply the lessons learned in the course in different contexts.
- Can independently search literature and compile a synthesis plan in an understandable and proficient oral and written presentation.
- Can answer orally and in writing to problems and questions and can clearly explain their answer or opinion.
- Understands ethical and environmental issues related to the subject of the course and is able to consider their implications and solutions.
Additional information
Spring term, 3rd period
Description of prerequisites
This course is intended for advanced undergraduate studies in organic chemistry. A solid background in organic reactivity (e.g. KEMS541) is strongly recommended.
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
Study materials
- Wyatt & Warren: Organic Synthesis: Strategy and Control. Wiley 2007.
- Carreira & Kvaerno: Classics in Stereoselective Synthesis. Wiley 2008.
Completion methods
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
Passing the course (1/5) requires at least 50% of the maximum score on the course.
Time of teaching:
Period 3, Period 4
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (6 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:
Lectures, exercises, seminars. Teaching language is English if needed.