KEMS541 Advanced Course in Organic Chemistry (6 cr)

Nucleophiles and electrophiles, carbonyl chemistry (revision), conformational analysis, nucleophilic and electrophilic reactivity in saturated and unsaturated systems, prediction of selectivity, enolate chemistry and conjugate additions, radical chemistry, pericyclic reactions, transition metal-catalyzed reactions, such as coupling reactions and carbenoid chemistry.

• be able to use key terms and concepts in organic chemistry
• understand the structure-reactivity relationships in organic reactivity on the basis of different models
• understand the basics of conformational analysis
• master mechanistic models for different reaction types
• understand the basis of key reactions and methods used in organic chemistry

Working life skills. After the course, the student will be able to

• manage the planning of work, tasks, and time use and adheres to the schedule of the course
• independently search the chemical literature and compile an understandable and proficient oral and written presentation
• provide oral and written answers to complex problems in organic chemistry, using clear mechanistic reasoning and drawings
• understand the ethical and environmental issues related to the subject of the course and is able to consider their implications and solutions

B.Sc. level courses in organic chemistry. This is an advanced undergraduate course in organic chemistry which requires prior B.Sc. level studies in the subject.

• Clayden, Greeves, Wothers: Organic Chemistry (2nd ed.), OUP 2012