Heterocycles, Selectivity and Modern Synthesis   - SHC4002

Assessment 1: Other

Informal feedback will be given in the tutorial sessions which will place an emphasis on developing problem solving skills.

Other

Assessment 2: Exam

Exam

Assessment 3: In-Class Test

Continuous assessment through 4 in-class tests.

In-Class Test

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Targeted Synthesis of Organic Compounds

SMC4002 - Targeted Synthesis of Organic Compounds

This module draws together the basic concepts of synthesis and reaction mechanisms in the context of providing methods for designing suitable synthetic routes to target compounds and also extends the range of reaction types to include pericyclic reactions.
The module introduces contemporary preparative methods for the synthesis of organic compounds.  Further aspects relating to designing a synthesis and the connection between design and retrosynthetic principles are covered. The selectivity of reactions and the concepts of regio-, chemo-, stereo- and enantioselectivity are developed as re the rules governing pericyclic reactions.
The reaction mechanism component draws together concepts in both physical and mechanistic organic chemistry; this section provides techniques that can be used to differentiate between mechanistic types.  The use of product analysis, activation parameters, linear free energy relationships and isotope effects to determine reaction mechanisms are described.

It is a condition of accreditation to notify the RSC of any changes to an accredited degree. 
Reaccreditation due 2023/24.


School of Applied Sciences

<a href="https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/SHC4002">https://library.hud.ac.uk/readinglists/SHC4002</a>

Container 1

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

SHC4002 - Heterocycles, Selectivity and Modern Synthesis  

Heterocycles, Selectivity and Modern Synthesis  

be able to comment upon, suggest and evaluate syntheses and mechanisms for heterocyclic targets.

have a systematic understanding of the techniques of physical organic chemistry and their application in a research environment, together with appreciation of the uncertainties involved.

be able to devise experiments to test hypotheses of reaction mechanisms and be able to propose solutions to mechanistic problems generated within a research environment.

be able to design synthetic routes using contemporary methods.

have a detailed knowledge of the principles involved in the design and selection of synthetic routes that are regio-, chemo-, stereo- and enantioselective and appreciate the limits of knowledge.

have a systematic understanding of contemporary methods used in the synthesis of known and novel organic compounds including the use of pericyclic reactions and reactions involving reactive intermediates.