ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

Course Code

CM 2512

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr M J Plater

Pre-requisites

CM 1010 or CM 1011, CM 1506

Overview

Shape, conformation, and stereochemistry in organic and biologically relevant compounds. Reactions and reactivity of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds will be considered with particular reference to spatial and electronic effects.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial in alternate weeks and 2 three-hour laboratories (Weeks 30-35) per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%).