Unit information: Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry (element) in 2008/09

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Unit name Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry (element)
Unit code CHEM30920
Credit points 20
Level of study H/6
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24)
Unit director Emeritus Professor. Nick Norman
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

CHEM 20120

Co-requisites

None

School/department School of Chemistry
Faculty Faculty of Science

Description including Unit Aims

This unit extends the areas of organic chemistry relevant to advanced study of Chemistry with Environmental Science given in CHEM 20420 e.g. reaction mechanisms, synthetic uses of inorganic elements, asymmetric synthesis, heterocyclic chemistry, biosynthesis and the chemistry of carbohydrates. The unit includes trouble shooting workshops and practical sessions.