CH2101 - Synthesis and Structure in Chemistry
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Offered in SP1, every year
The synthesis and characterisation of molecules is central to modern chemistry, and underpins a host of topics including understanding biological processes, drug manufacture, catalysis, biotechnology, nanotechnology and chemical industry. This subject address both the organic and inorganic components of this topic. <i>Organic Chemistry </i> - Electronic effects in organic chemistry, aromatic and heteroaromatic chemistry. The synthesis of organic compounds including C-C bond forming, nucleophilic addition and substitution, Michael addition, Diels-Alder and pericyclic reactions as well as redox reactions applied to organic chemistry. The use of protecting groups is discussed as is the selectivity of reagents and methods for stereoselective synthesis. <i>Inorganic Chemistry </i> - Introduction into the nature of metal complexes (coordination compounds) including nomenclature, isomerism, stereochemistry of the metal complexes and classes of ligands (metal binding groups). The colours of metal complexes and their magnetic behaviour are explained in terms of bonding theories (Valence Bond, Crystal/Ligand Field Theory, MO Theory). The stability and reactivity of metal complexes are discussed. Aspects of the chemistry of the lanthanide and Main Group elements. <i>Organometallic Chemistry</i> - Introduction to bonding, structure and reactivity in organometallic compounds, particularly with respect to compounds involving carbonyls, alkenes, cyclopentadienyls, alkynes, etc. The use of metal complexes to facilitate organic syntheses.
Learning Outcomes
- to provide students with a broad knowledge of structure, stereochemistry, reactivity and synthesis in modern organic chemistry, coordination and organometallic chemistry;
- to provide a suitable background for students for the course CH3102 Medicinal and Biological Chemistry and for further study in organic and inorganic chemistry either at the honours or the postgraduate level.
| Prerequisites: | (CH1001 OR CH1011) AND (CH1002 OR CH1012) |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | CH2022 CH2032 CH3022 CH3032 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 24-Mar-2016 | |
| Coordinator: | Professor Peter Junk |
| Lecturers: | Assoc. Professor Michael Oelgemoeller, Dr Dana Roberts, Dr Mark Robertson, Professor Peter Junk. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60% - 80%); practical component (20% - 40%). |
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