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 | INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | ||
Code | CHEM130 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr N Greeves Chemistry Ngreeves@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2015-16 | Level 4 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
A2 level Chemistry or equivalent. |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to ensure that students are aware of fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, structure and bonding, and the basic principles of static and dynamic stereochemistry. The major reactions associated with the common functional groups will be covered with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. In addition, this module will provide an introduction to the basic techniques associated with practical synthetic chemistry.
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Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of this module students will know:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Tutorial - |
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Laboratory Work - |
Syllabus |
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1 Organic structures
Structure of molecules ( to include simple sulfur and phosphorus compounds )
Organic reactions
Nucleophilic addition to the carbonyl group
Declocalization and conjugation
Acidity, basicity, and pKa
Using organometallic reagents to make C-C bonds
Nucleophilic substitution at the carbonyl (C=O) group
Nucleophilic substitution at C=O with loss of carbonyl oxygen
Stereochemistry
Nucleophilic substitution at saturated carbon
3 Conformational analysis
Elimination reactions
Electrophilic addition to alkenes
Electrophilic aromatic substitution
Formation and reactions of enols and enolates
5 The laboratory course will cover the basic techniques of preparative chemistry including:-
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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. Explanation of Reading List: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
50 |
20 |
36 |
106 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 194 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Written Exam | 3 hours | 2nd | 60 | August | Assessment 4 Notes (applying to all assessments) Workshops This work is not marked anonymouslyClass Tests x 2 Students who fail the class test will be given a resit opportunity during the final week of the semester. The maximum mark that can be acheived awarded in the resit will be 40% This work is not marked anonymouslyLaboratory Work A mark penalty of 25% will be applied to the practical mark for students who fail to check out their lockers by the deadline at the end of the practical course. No student will have his or her overall module mark reduced to less than 35% by the application of this penalty. Work marked in students presence to allow for immediate feedback or students lab book marked. Anonymous marking impossible Written Examination | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | both semesters | 10 | none | Standard penalty for late submission applies - see Departmental handbook for details. | Assessment 1 | |
Coursework | both semesters | 10 | yes | Assessment 2 | ||
Coursework | 2nd | 20 | none | Standard penalty for late submission applies - see Departmental handbook for details. | Assessment 3 |