Radical Chemistry (CHEM90054)

Intended learning outcomes

Students completing this subject should be able to:

• Understand the factors responsible for radical stability and reactivity.
• Demonstrate an understanding of important radical reactions and their mechanisms.
• Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental aspects of organic photochemistry.
• Demonstrate an increased knowledge and understanding of chemical science
• Use investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and to analyse experimental data.

Generic skills

• advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• an ability to evaluate the professional literature
• an understanding of the changing knowledge base
• a capacity to apply concepts developed in one area to a different context
• the ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental observations