School Of Science And HealthOrganic Chemistry 2Western Sydney University Unit Code: 300301.2
Discipline: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300553 - Molecules of Life: Synthesis and Reactivity
Prerequisite
300225 Chemistry 2 OR 300550 Medicinal Chemistry
About this Unit
This unit will be replaced by 300876 - Organic Chemistry from Spring 2013. Students studying at Campbelltown campus should refer to 300553 - Molecules of Life: Synthesis and Reactivity. This unit introduces how and why organic chemical reactions happen. The chemistry of the major chemical groups is discussed in terms of general reaction mechanisms. These ideas are drawn together in the examination of rationales involved in synthesising and identifying multifunctional organic molecules, and appropriate practical skills to achieve this are learnt in the associated practical work. Applications considered may include biological and medicinal organic chemistry and various aspects of industrial organic chemistry.