Course overview
The aim of this course is to address the central aspects of both structure and reactivity of organic molecules that are fundamental to life on earth and crucial to many industries. The theory component of the course further develops an understanding of chemical structure (including conformation, stereochemistry and structure determination), reactivity and synthetic methods used to make organic molecules (including substitution and elimination reactions, acyl substitution reactions, reactions of aromatics, and reactions involving carbonyl groups). Assisting learners to develop the ‘language’ of organic chemistry (the visual representation of both how and why reactions occur) is a key feature of the course. The laboratory component of the course provides practical training with a strong focus on developing skills to safely manipulate chemicals, control chemical reactivity, synthesise and isolate molecular targets, and characterise their structure and properties. Learners will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in both theory-focused workshops and practical-based laboratory sessions, in addition to technical laboratory skills. These are essential skills for a professional scientist and are highly valued by employers because they directly contribute to the capability to innovate and troubleshoot in a variety of settings.
- Essential concepts in organic chemistry
- Substitution, & elimination reactions
- Nucleophilic addition to carbonyls
- Enol/enolate chemistry
- Aromatic Substitution
- Practicals
Course learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge of stereochemistry, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, structure determination, acyl substitution reactions, reactions of the carbonyl group, aromatic chemistry, alkene and enolate chemistry to analyse and solve conceptual problems
- Demonstrate proficiency in accurately representing chemical structures, formulae, equations and reaction mechanisms
- Demonstrate proficiency in preparing for and undertaking individual and/or team-based preparative laboratory investigations using appropriate apparatus, techniques and safe laboratory practices
- Analyse, interpret and present the results of preparative laboratory experiments
- Communicate results of laboratory experiment in written scientific reports
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 26719
Section FR01
Size 70
Available 69
Class number 26723
Section PR01
Size 15
Available 15
Class number 26722
Section PR02
Size 15
Available 15
Class number 26721
Section PR03
Size 15
Available 15
Class number 26720
Section PR04
Size 15
Available 15
Class number 28800
Section PR05
Size 15
Available 14
Class number 26725
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 26724
Section WS02
Size 35
Available 34
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