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 | INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | ||
Code | CHEM130 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof N Greeves Chemistry Ngreeves@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 4 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (or general academic requirements): |
A2 level Chemistry or equivalent. |
Aims |
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The aim of this module is to ensure that students are aware of fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, structure and bonding, and the basic principles of static and dynamic stereochemistry. The major reactions associated with the common functional groups will be covered with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. In addition, this module will provide an introduction to the basic techniques associated with practical synthetic chemistry.
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Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of this module students will know:
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Workshop - |
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Laboratory Work - |
Syllabus |
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Organic structures
Structure of molecules ( to include simple sulfur and phosphorus compounds )
Organic reactions
Nucleophilic addition to the carbonyl group
Declocalization and conjugation
Acidity, basicity, and pKa
Using organometallic reagents to make C-C bonds
Nucleophilic substitution at the carbonyl (C=O) group
Nucleophilic substitution at C=O with loss of carbonyl oxygen
Stereochemistry
Nucleophilic substitution at saturated carbon
Conformational analysis
Elimination reactions
Electrophilic addition to alkenes
Electrophilic aromatic substitution
Formation and reactions of enols and enolates
The laboratory course will cover the basic techniques of preparative chemistry including:-
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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. Explanation of Reading List: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
50 |
36 |
20 |
106 | |||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 194 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 3 hours | 2nd | 60 | Yes | Written Examination Notes (applying to all assessments) Written Examination The written examination is a must-pass component, meaning students must achieve 40% in the written exam. If a student does not achieve 40%, then the module is failed, regardless of other component marks. | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 20 | both semesters | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Workshops There is no reassessment opportunity, |
Coursework | 2 | both semesters | 10 | Yes | Class Tests | |
Coursework | 36 | 2nd | 20 | No reassessment opportunity | Standard UoL penalty applies | Laboratory Work There is no reassessment opportunity, |