CHM3716

Natural products and biotransformations

(SCI)

Not offered in 2001

Dr Tony Patti

6 points + First semester + 39 lectures and 36 hours of practical work + Gippsland/ Berwick/ Distance/ Malaysia + Prerequisites: CHM1011 and CHM1022 and 6 points of second-year chemistry or biochemistry + Prohibition: CHM3616

Synopsis: CHM3716 is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the organic chemistry of selected classes of important naturally occurring compounds and the biosynthetic pathways from which these classes of compounds arise. The use biological systems to carry out controlled chemical reactions on organic molecules is outlined. "Biotransformation" strategies in organic synthesis will be contrasted with the use of traditional laboratory reagents for selected reactions. In this context, the strategy of organic synthesis will be illustrated. The importance of natural product chemistry in relation to selected compounds of commercial significance will also be outlined.

Assessment: Written exam (3 hours) on theoretical material and short problems: 55% + Set problems: 5% + Assignment (including oral presentation): 10% + Laboratory work: 30% + A pass in both theory and practical components is required to pass the subject