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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.
Written Exams (mid semester and end of semester)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Lab Reports
Learning outcomes 4, 5
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 et al, Organic Chemistry.