In this module, you will study chirality; the 'handedness' of chemistry and how we can manipulate chemical bonds to produce enantiomerically pure molecules for the pharmaceutical and life sciences. You will also understand the formation of key medicinally relevant heterocyclic systems, and learn to logically plan a complex chemical synthesis. Topics include cycloaddition chemistry, heterocycle synthesis, asymmetric synthesis, retrosynthesis and radical chemistry.
Private Study: 124
Contact Hours: 26
Total: 150
• Online Quiz 1 (1 hour) – 5%
• Online Quiz 2 (1 hour) – 5%
• Assessed Worksheet 1 (4 hours) – 15%
• Assessed Worksheet 2 (4 hours) – 15%
• Examination (3 hours) – 60%
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices. The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
1. Demonstrate knowledge and systematic understanding of advanced chemical, concepts, terminology, theory, and methodology in relation to organic synthesis.
2. Navigate advanced areas of chemistry including properties of chemical elements, organic functional groups, physiochemical principles, organic reactivity, chirality in organic synthesis, and the electronics of chemical mechanisms.
3. Appreciate developments at the forefront of the chemical sciences relating to organic chemistry.
4. Plan complex chemical syntheses using logic and techniques, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline.
University of Kent makes every effort to ensure that module information is accurate for the relevant academic session and to provide educational services as described. However, courses, services and other matters may be subject to change. Please read our full disclaimer.
