Course overview
This course aims to investigate in detail the structure, function and reactivity of compounds and extend to advanced principles and strategies used in drug modification and synthesis. Condensation reactions in the synthesis of compounds. Amine, imine and enamine chemistry. Advanced theory of aromaticity. Synthesis and chemical modification of selected compounds containing aromatic rings. The structure and reactivity of heterocyclic compounds as they relate to physiologically active compounds. Retrosynthetic design.
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate the structures of selected drug classes and apply to the interpretation of their chemical reactivity and biological activity
- Apply molecular reaction theory for the interpretation and retrosynthetic design of the synthesis of selected drugs and related compounds
- Evaluate, design and apply procedures applicable to the synthesis and chemical modification of drugs and related compounds
- Apply spectroscopic techniques for the confirmation of the structure of selected drugs and related compounds
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 54614
Section PR01
Size 24
Available 19
Class number 54615
Section TU01
Size 24
Available 19
Class number 54616
Section WS01
Size 25
Available 20
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