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Advanced Organic Synthesis (CHEM90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject will outline some of the major methods of organic synthesis including asymmetric aldol and related reactions, sigmatropic rearrangements and metal-catalysed transformations. Applications in the synthesis of important chiral molecules will be discussed.
Intended learning outcomes
Students completing this subject should be able to:
- show an increased knowledge and understanding of advanced organic chemical synthesis
- understand useful methods for stoichiometric asymmetric synthesis
- be able to use transition state models to predict stereochemical outcomes
- provide plausible chemical synthesis
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have:
- advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- an ability to evaluate the professional literature
- the capacity to apply concepts developed in one area to a different context
- an understanding of the changing knowledge base
- the ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental observations
Last updated: 20 September 2024