Advanced Organic Synthesis (CHEM90039)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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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: 4 March 2025