This unit is intended for all students majoring in chemistry along with those with interests in the biotechnology; natural products; medical and biomedical research and pharmaceutical science areas. Students who would like to do this unit but have a timetable problem with either lectures or laboratory work should consult the Head of School or Unit Coordinator.
Introduction
This unit extends the basic understanding of organic chemistry and chemical reactivity from level 200 units and introduces more advanced chemical reactions and the concept of rational synthetic design. It is one of four 300 level units essential for students who intend to major in chemistry. The unit highlights the key reactions in the synthesis of biological molecules and provides and introduction to the role of natural products and synthetic chemistry to the pharmaceutical sector. Topics that will be included are selected from: the biosynthesis of biologically important molecules, natural products and medicinal chemistry, the chemistry of reactive intermediates, pericyclic reactions, heterocyclic chemistry, mechanisms of polymer formation and the use of retrosynthetic analysis in the design of multi--step chemical syntheses. The laboratory program is closely associated with the lecture material and introduces techniques and instrumentation that are used in modern synthetic chemistry for the synthesis of small organic molecules such as those of importance to the pharmaceutical industry.
Summary
| Unit name | Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry |
| Unit code | KRA341 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Chemistry |
| Coordinator | Professor Alex Bissember |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Justify the biosynthetic origin and formation of naturally occurring molecules by evaluating their structural information.
- Evaluate and rationalize the theory underpinning synthetic polymerisation and advanced organic reactions.
- Create solutions to construct complex organic molecules and polymeric materials.
- Perform safe laboratory chemical manipulations using advanced techniques and equipment.
- Communicate scientific concepts and experimental results using appropriate scientific notation.
- Critically analyse scientific literature using scientific databases.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
KRA241 - Organic and Inorganic ChemistryMutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KRA541 Organic and Bioorganic ChemistryTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 1-hr sessions weekly (total 39), 4-hr laboratory weekly (10 weeks) |
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| Assessment | Assignment (30%)|Laboratory (30%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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