5 ECTS credits
150 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4015697ENR for all students in the 1st semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
In this course, important principles in organic chemistry are discussed in depth on an advanced level. Next to a thorough description of reaction mechanisms, also modern organic transformations are given with importance in research and industry.
The following topic are covered
1) Radical chemistry and single electron transfer processes
2) Transition metal catalysis
3) Pericyclic reactions: mechanistic aspects and aplications
4) Rearrangements and fragmentations
5) Basic principles in heterocyclic synthesis
6) Stereochemical aspects in organic synthesis
Extra course material is available on the learning platform (powerpoint slides)
After following this course, the student has advanced knowledge on reactions mechanisms in organic chemistry. The student can communicate in a scientific way on specialized topics in organic chemistry. The student can design organic synthesis plans.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 25% of the final mark.
Written Exam determines 75% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Written exam (ca. 2h), followed by oral exan (ca. 15 min per person)
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Chemistry: Profile Education (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Teaching in Science and Technology: chemie (120 ECTS, Etterbeek) (only offered in Dutch)