Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Completion of level 2 of a Chemistry programme such as that at Leeds, or equivalent
| CHEM2321 | Organic Chemistry: Structure, Reactions and the Science of L |
| CHEM3321 | Extended Topics in Organic, Bioorganic and Interdisciplinary |
CHEM3291, CHEM3292, CHEM3126, CHEM3226 (in part)
This module is not approved as a discovery module
On completion of this module students should be able to: - Apply the principles of organic chemistry to explain the reactivity of organic molecules, predict their reaction pathways and suggest appropriate reaction conditions to yield a desired product. - Demonstrate an understanding of topics related to modern organic synthesis.
The aim of this module is ensure students learn a range of topics in organic chemistry and are able to demonstrate their understanding to solve complex problems across these areas.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes:
1. Describe and discuss confidently, accurately and in detail, using appropriate terminology from a range of modern topics in organic synthesis and apply these to solve complex problems across these areas.
2. Explain and rationalise the fundamental principles of one or more specialisms within organic synthesis.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
a. Solve complex unknown problems.
1) Synthetic methods including selective oxidation/reduction, heterocycle synthesis and transition metal-catalysed cross-coupling reactions
2) Selective introduction and removal of protecting groups
Selection of 2 topics from the following list:
3) Process Chemistry
4) Reactive intermediates; carbocations, carbanions, free radicals, carbenes and nitrenes
5) Chemical Biology
6) Biocatalysis
7) Chemical Technologies, Instrumentation and Design of Experiments
Methods of assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 77 | 1 | 77 |
| Private study hours | 123 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 77 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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