School Of Science And HealthAdvanced Organic ChemistryWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300906.1
Discipline: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300546 - Drug Design and Synthesis, 300235 - Organic Chemistry 3
Prerequisite
300876 Organic Chemistry
About this Unit
This unit builds on the reactions learnt in the unit Organic Chemistry, extending the range of C-C bond forming reactions to include the most significant in modern synthesis. In the second stage students learn to develop multistep synthetic strategies to produce target molecules using their level 2 organic chemistry and the reactions above. Structural analysis by mass spectroscopy and more advanced NMR techniques is also investigated. The students use this chemistry in a lab course designed to highlight a number of these concepts (including the synthesis of 2 pharmaceutical compounds and a team experiment) and to extend their range of practical skills.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students are required to have laboratory coat, appropriate shoes and eye protection.