Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Further Organic Chemistry | ||
Code | CHEM333 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr RP Bonar-Law Chemistry R.P.Bonar-Law@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM231 CHEM231 - Organic Chemistry II |
Aims |
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The aim of the module is to extend second year knowledge of synthetic and physical organic chemistry. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students should have a good understanding of some modern synthetic reactions. |
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(LO2) Students should be able to deduce mechanisms on the basis of kinetic and other evidence |
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(S1) The ability to recognise the types of reaction taught and apply mechanistic knowledge to predict the outcome of unseen examples |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module consists of 35 50-minute asynchronous lectures in the first semester. |
Syllabus |
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Organic synthesis and reactions (9 lectures) - Rearrangements and Fragm
entations (3 lectures) Radical reactions (3 lectures) Organophosporous, organsulfur, and organoselenium chemistry (8 lectures) Physical organic chemistry (11 lectures+revision lecture) |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
5 |
35 |
40 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 110 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
We expect this exam to be held in-person | 180 minutes | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
3 Problem sets | supported by 5x1 hou | 20 |