Advanced chemical structure and reactivity
About the course
Theoretical and practical course. The course is available as a singular or elective course independent of study program, also to exchange students. The course is offered on the condition that a minimum number of students in our programs at UiT register for the course.
Course topics:
- Understanding chemical structure and reaction rates
- Enolates, carbonyls and catalysis: chemo-, stereo- and regioselectivity.
- Heterocyclic chemistry: building blocks for bioactive molecules and materials
- Single-electron processes and photochemistry in nature and synthesis
- Contemporary metal-organic catalysis and applications: cross-coupling, metathesis, C-H functionalization and Click-chemistry
The practical part of the course will cover laboratory safety, a selection of reactions involving unique experimental techniques, conditions, advanced separation and characterization, as well as explicit sustainability considerations.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or similar education, including a specialization in chemistry worth the equivalent of not less than 80 ECTS credits, with a grade C or better in the Norwegian grading system.
Local admission, application code 9371 - singular courses at Master's level.
Objectives of the course
By completing the course, the student can...
Knowledge
- describe and explain chemical structure, reactivity, kinetics and reaction types from all the course topics, including a subset of name reactions
- explain and analyze the selectivity of reactions covered in the course
- identify a limited set of reagents and explain their reactivity.
- construct likely mechanistic proposals for the reactions covered in the course.
- describe, classify and explain a set of key separation and characterization techniques
Skills
- predict suitable reagents for a selective transformation.
- analyze relevant theories and methods and independently solve practical and theoretical problems
- predict the outcome of course-relevant reactions and potential side reactions.
- perform selected single organic reactions in a reproducible manner under different conditions based on literature procedures
- isolate and characterize organic compounds, and report the results in the appropriate scientific format.
General competence
- assess risk and enact appropriate safety practice in the chemistry laboratory
- communicate with specialists and the general public on topics in organic chemistry
- list and discuss some ethical issues related to organic chemistry research and dissemination.
- read and apply selected scientific literature.
- relate the course to one or more of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
KJE-2003 Introduction to analytical chemistry
Obligatory prerequisites
KJE-1002 Organic chemistry, KJE-1003 Practical organic chemistryor KJE-1003 Practical organic chemistry, KJE-1102 Organic chemistry and biomolecules
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- KJE-3314 Organic chemistry II: reactions and selectivity 3 ects
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English and the syllabus material is in English.Schedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Information to incoming exchange students
This course is open for inbound exchange student who meets the admission requirements, including prerequisites. Please see the Admission requirements" and the "Prerequisite" sections for more information.
Do you have questions about this module? Please check the following website to contact the course coordinator for exchange students at the faculty: INBOUND STUDENT MOBILITY: COURSE COORDINATORS AT THE FACULTIES | UiT
Examination
| Oral exam | Duration: 30 Minutes |
Grade: A–E, fail F |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Participation in classroom activities and the practical lab-training | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Completion of quizzes, learning exercises and a micro-project | Grade: Approved – not approved |
| Completion of all laboratory experiments, including a scientific report | Grade: Approved – not approved |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
More info about the coursework requirements
Work requirements:
- Participation in classroom activities (>80%) and the practical lab-training (100%) are mandatory.
- Completion of 5 quizzes (100%), 3 learning exercises and a micro-project.
- Completion of all laboratory experiments, including a scientific report.
To be eligible for the final examination, students must complete and obtain approval for all quizzes, learning exercises, laboratory work, including the laboratory report, and the micro-project.