Organic Synthesis, 9 credits

Organisk syntes, 9 hp

NKED13

The course is disused.

Main field of study

Chemistry

Course level

Second cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Peter Konradsson

Director of studies or equivalent

Magdalena Svensson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 58 h
Recommended self-study hours: 182 h

Available for exchange students

Yes
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6MKOS Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, Master's Programme 1 (Autumn 2017) 2 3+4 English Linköping, Valla C

Main field of study

Chemistry

Course level

Second cycle

Advancement level

A1X

Course offered for

  • Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, Master's Programme

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Organic Chemistry, Master

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • solve organic chemical problems from chemical theories with help of mechanisms
  • present organic synthetic reactions
  • discuss experimental methods in organic synthesis
  • perform organic chemical synthesis work
  • apply modern analytical methods in organic synthesis
  • do risk assessment
  • write a scientfic report
  • use quotations and references in an appropriate manner
  • have knowledge of requirements for reports and exams

Course content

The course consists of modern synthesis methods, NMR-spectroscopy and physical organic chemistry. The experimental part includes laboratory techniques and projects in organic synthesis.

Teaching and working methods

The theory part includes lectures. Lessons include problem solving. The experimental part consists of projects in organic chemistry.

Examination

LAB1Laboratory work4 creditsU, G
TEN1Written examination5 creditsU, 3, 4, 5

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magdalena Svensson

Examiner

Peter Konradsson

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 58 h
Recommended self-study hours: 182 h

Course literature

Clayden, Greeves, Warren,and Wothers; Organic Chemistry. Laborationsmaterial från institutionen
Code Name Scope Grading scale
LAB1 Laboratory work 4 credits U, G
TEN1 Written examination 5 credits U, 3, 4, 5

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

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LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Clayden, Greeves, Warren,and Wothers; Organic Chemistry. Laborationsmaterial från institutionen

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X
X
TEN1

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X
X
LAB1

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
X
X
TEN1

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
X
TEN1

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
X
LAB1

                            
2.3 System thinking
X
X

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
X
X
TEN1

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
X

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
X
LAB1

                            
3.2 Communications
X
X
LAB1

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages
X

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing

                            
4.5 Implementing

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
X
X

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
X
X

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
X
X
LAB1

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects
X
X
LAB1

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects
X
X
LAB1

                            

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