BMC2022

Synthetic Chemistry B (6 points)

(PHA)

Leader: Dr Bernard Flynn

Offered:
Parkville Second semester 2004 (Day)
Parkville Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: At the completion of this unit, students will: - Understand about how the reactivity associated with key functioinal groups can be utilised to achieve synthetic outcomes. - Be able to name organic molecules according to IUPAC nomenclature. - Understand the reactivity of these functional groups. - Understand basic reaction mechanisms. - Understand basic reaction kinetics and thermodynamics relevant to organic sythesis. - Have the practical ability to perform a basic synthetic step. - Have the practical ability to isolate and purify reaction products. - Understand where and how natural products are available. - Understand metal ions that are available in biological systems. - Understand how nature achieves ligand and cluster synthesis for specialised reactions using metal ions. - Understand spontaneous self-assembly processes for biomolecules.

Assessment: Practical Exam 10%; Practical Reports 20%; Final Examination (2 hours) 70%.

Contact Hours: 36 hours Lectures, 8 Practicals (3-4 hours each)

Prerequisites: CHM1011 Chemistry, CHM1022 Chemistry, BMC1021 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, BMC2021 Synthetic Chemistry A

Corequisites: The other core compulsory subjects of the Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry.