Module Details

Module Code: CHEO7003
Title: Topics in Organic Chemistry
Long Title: Topics in Organic Chemistry
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4423 - Organic Chemistry
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module further develops concepts such as reaction mechanisms, syntheses and processes in the production of organic chemicals, which were introduced at level 6 or equivalent
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Write reaction sequences for the synthesis of complex organic molecules
LO2 Outline strategies in organic synthesis and retrosynthesis
LO3 Evaluate proton nuclear magnetic resonance and it's role in molecular determination
LO4 Explain the reactions of selected heterocyclic compounds
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Students will have completed the level 6 modules, Organic Chemistry Fundamentals and Organic Chemistry or have completed equivalent level organic chemistry modules
 
Indicative Content
Carbonyl Chemistry
Carbanions; regioselectivity of enolisation reactions; thermodynamic versus kinetic enolates; reactions of active methylene compounds; 1,2 versus 1,4 addition to conjugated systems; aldol, Claisen and Dieckman condensations; the haloform and Michael addition; Robinson annulation
Stereochemistry
Chirality; stereocentres, enantiomers, diastereomers, meso compounds; resolution of racemic mixtures
Amino acids, Peptides and Proteins
Synthesis of proteins, protection and activation of functional groups and peptide bond formation; solid-phase peptide synthesis; primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Origins of proton NMR, absorbances, chemical shift, integration ratios, spin-spin coupling, diastereotopic and enanatiotopic protons, structure determination
Heterocyclic Compounds
Nomenclature of frequently-encountered heterocycles; reactions, regioselectivity of electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution reactions
Synthesis Design
Strategies in organic synthesis and retrosynthesis, protecting groups.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Theory test
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Theory test
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 35
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
n/a
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 35
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Organic chemistry theory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Personal study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Organic Chemistry Theory Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Personal Study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • McMurray John E.. (2016), Organic Chemistry, 9th. Brooks Cole, [ISBN: 9781305080485].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Sykes P.. (1986), A Guidebook to Mechanisms in Organic Chemistry, 6th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 13:9780130832191].
  • Michael B. Smith, Jerry March. (2007), March's advanced orgainic chemistry, 6th. Wiley, [ISBN: 978-0-471-72091-1].
  • Ege S.. (2004), Organic Chemistry, Structure and Reactivity, 5th. Houghton Mifflin, [ISBN: 0618318097].
  • Morrison R. T., Boyd R. N.. (2005), Organic Chemistry, 7th. Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0132678160].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SCHQA_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Analytical Chemistry with Quality Assurance 5 Mandatory
CR_SCHEM_7 Bachelor of Science in Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 5 Mandatory