Synthetic Chemistry

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
CHEM 2014
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Course ID
203242
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Campus
Online, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Pharm and Biomed Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Sally Plush
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to investigate the structure, function and reactivity of compounds and introduce the theory of molecular structure modification as applied to drug synthesis. Factors that influence the acid/base activity of drugs. Reactions and mechanisms applied to the synthesis and modification of drugs and related compounds. Stereochemistry and its effect on drug activity.

Course learning outcomes

  • Relate the structure of selected drugs to their function and chemical reactivity.
  • Appreciate the structural (stereochemical) features of selected drugs.
  • Develop a range of basic laboratory skills applicable to the synthesis and chemical modification of selected drugs and related compounds.
  • Apply elementary spectroscopic techniques to the determination of the structure of selected drugs and related compounds

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24717
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
2 Jun - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
2 Jun - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Basil Hetzel, H3-02
Class number
Class number 24719
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-45
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-45
Class number
Class number 24721
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-45
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-45

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of CHEM1005 Chemistry 100/CHEM1006 Chemistry 101

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed CHEM2028 Synthetic Chemistry at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science