CHM3922 Advanced organic chemistry
Faculty of Science
CHM3922 Advanced organic chemistry is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 47%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
A description of the advanced tools and methodologies that are used in the determination of reaction mechanisms will be provided. This is supported by a discussion of the theoretical basis of the design of synthetic pathways for target e.g. bioactive molecules. The knowledge gained will be used to elucidate the reaction mechanisms of common organic reactions and metal-mediated reactions towards identifying scope in organic chemistry. The development of chemical methods that allow realisation of the concept of a sustainable future will also be discussed. Advanced NMR spectroscopy will also be introduced as a useful tool to elucidating structure.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory-based assessmentThreshold hurdle30%
- Mid-semester test23%
- Examination ( 2 hours and 10 minutes)47%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and operate standard chemical laboratory apparatus to undertake and analyse routine organic transformations;
- 2
Identify and design strategies that exploit conjugate addition reactions;
- 3
Understand the rationale behind the design of strategies to assemble complex aromatic materials;
- 4
Identify and describe common pericyclic reactions;
- 5
Identify and understand routine transition metal catalysed and organocatalytic chemical reactions.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories36 hours
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Three 1-hour workshops;
- One hour directed independent study per week and
- the equivalent of 3 hours of laboratory activity per week
Active learning will occur in workshops and lab sessions.
Online learning will be used to illustrate and explain concepts and to highlight links between theory and laboratory work.
Problem-based learning will be explored in the laboratory exercises through theoretical concepts and will enable the development of relevant observation and descriptive skills, as well as communication skills.
Learning resources
Required resources
Laboratory safety glasses
Lab coat
Closed toe footwear
Notebook for taking lab notes
Recommended resources
Clayden, Greeves, Warren and Wothers, "Organic Chemistry" (2nd edition)
Where it fits
CHM3922 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor David Lupton
- Dr Yeong Keng Yoon
- Chief Examiners
- Prof Stuart Batten
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHM3922?
CHM3922 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CHM3922 offered?
In 2023, CHM3922 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does CHM3922 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 47% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CHM3922?
CHM3922 is part of Chemistry and Medicinal chemistry.