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Research School of Chemistry · ANU College of Science and Medicine
From designed structures to natural products, medicinal agents to functional materials to biological targets, organic substances are everywhere! The purpose of this course is to teach how to analyse structures and devise ways to make them. The lecture material will focus on the most important structures, reactions and mechanisms, topics and themes of contemporary Organic Chemistry and highlight applications of organic compounds in medicine. Synthesis design and strategy, the latest methods, the most up-to-date biologically active compounds and other fascinating molecules will all be covered. Note: This course is co-taught with undergraduate students but assessed separately.
Written Exams (two short term tests and one longer end of semester exam)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
In-Class Tests x2 Students may elect to only sit the final exam, which is then worth 60% of their total grade. Alternatively students can elect to take 2 x 10% tests, which would then weight the final at 40%. If the exam result is higher than the two tests, only the higher result will be recorded.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Laboratory/ Laboratory reports
Learning outcomes 4, 5
This course has a hurdle requirement: Chemistry is an experimental discipline requiring the development of hands-on laboratory skills. It is expected that students will attend all laboratory sessions and submit all associated reports. Where there are extenuating circumstances that prevent a student from attending a lab, missed attendance has to be agreed with the course convener and appropriate supporting documentation submitted through the appropriate channels. There is a minimum lab attendance threshold of 80%. 100% of reports must be submitted and must demonstrate a reasonable attempt to satisfy the requirements of the assignment.
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 3 x 1 hour lectures per week plus approximately 32 hours of laboratory throughout the semester. - Approximately 62 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures and other assessment tasks.
Clayden, J., Greeves, N., Warren, S. & Wothers, P. (2001) Organic Chemistry, Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.