Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

This unit aims to provide a specialist background in organic chemistry and provide a fundamental background for other aspects of pharmaceutical sciences. Topics include:

• Chemical Structure Bonding and Shape
• Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
• Alkenes and Alkynes
• Chirality
• Haloalkanes
• Alcohols, Ethers & Thiols
• Benzene and Its Derivatives
• Spectroscopy/Pharmaceutical Analysis

Objectives

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Apply the key concepts in chemical structure and bonding, including functional groups, to the rationalisation of reactions of organic molecules;
2. Explain the role of molecular shapes and electronic distributions as the basis for drug-receptor interactions;
3. Be proficient in basic laboratory techniques.

Assessment

Written examination (3 hours): 80%; practical test: 10%; practical classes: 5%; tutorial classes: 5%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Bim Graham

Contact hours

51 contact hours per semester: thirty 1 hour lectures, five 3 hour practicals and six 1 hour tutorials.

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/students/browserset.html