Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Applied Organic Chemistry: Synthesis of Natural Products in Industry | ||
Code | CHEM436 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr A Sergeev Chemistry A.Sergeev@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
CHEM333 Further Organic Chemistry |
Aims |
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This module aims to demonstrate the application of organic chemistry for the industrial synthesis of key organic building blocks (petrochemicals), biosynthesis and industrial synthesis of important classes of natural compounds. It will also highlight the history of discovery and applications of an array of notable natural products. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(L7-1) Ability to demonstrate knowledge of important classes of natural compounds and their main applications in medicine, agriculture, food and perfume industry |
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(L7-2) Ability to show understanding of key factors underpinning sustainable industrial organic synthesis |
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(L7-3) Ability to demonstrate knowledge of main industrial pathways for the generation of basic organic building blocks from natural resources (petroleum and natural gas) |
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(L7-4) Ability to demonstrate knowledge of important biosyntheses and industrial syntheses of a range of natural compounds |
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(L7-5) Ability to apply knowledge of organic chemistry and catalysis to understanding of important industrial organic transformations |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Class-based lectures. |
Syllabus |
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1. Industrial organic chemicals: commodity and fine chemicals (including natural organic chemicals) 2. Main building blocks and biosynthetic pathways for making natural products in plants: mevalonate/isoprenoid, shikimate and polyketide pathways 3. General considerations for clean and safe industrial synthesis: green chemistry principles 4. Types and applications of natural organic compounds - 5. Main building blocks and biosynthetic pathways for making natural products in plants: mevalonate/isoprenoid, shikimate and polyketide pathways 6. Overview and synthesis of important classes of natural products including, but not limiting to: •Dyes (indigo, alizarin) |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
4 |
20 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 55 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
time-controlled online written exam the written exam will consist of free-answer questions | 2 hr + 1hr for uploa | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
The assignment will include one problem set assessment period will be week 7 or 8 in semester 2 | one set to be comple | 20 |