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CM5542: SYNTHETIC METHODS FOR PROCESS SCALE-UP AND DEVELOPMENT (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

This course builds upon the background provided in CM50XX Molecular design and synthesis, and introduces a range of advanced methods used in synthetic organic chemistry. The importance of environmental issues in designing chemical processes will be highlighted. The students will gain hands-on experience of these advanced methods of synthesis.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Rainer Ebel
  • Dr Rebecca Walker

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • CM5942 Synthetic Methods for Process Scale-Up and Development (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Key synthetic strategies will be introduced such as modern coupling reactions, catalytic methods, click chemistry and peptide chemistry. Advanced protecting group chemistry will be discussed in relation to these methodologies. Green synthetic methodology will be emphasised throughout and environmental issues will be discussed and their importance considered in terms of drug production and waste remediation. The course will provide an introduction to reaction kinetics and heat evolution.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 27,30,33,36 Feedback Weeks 28,31,34,39

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand elementary aspects of reaction kinetics and heat evolution.
ProceduralEvaluateUnderstand and evaluate the need for green synthetic methodologies in pharmaceutical development.
ProceduralEvaluateBe able to compare and contrast modern and traditional synthetic methods.
ProceduralUnderstandUnderstand the application of modern synthetic methods to pharmaceutical development.

Lab Book

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyDevelop hands-on advanced synthetic laboratory skills.
ProceduralEvaluateBe able to compare and contrast modern and traditional synthetic methods.
ProceduralUnderstandUnderstand the application of modern synthetic methods to pharmaceutical development.

Lab Report: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyDevelop hands-on advanced synthetic laboratory skills.
ProceduralEvaluateBe able to compare and contrast modern and traditional synthetic methods.
ProceduralUnderstandUnderstand the application of modern synthetic methods to pharmaceutical development.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Class Test - Multiple Choice Questions

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 50
Assessment Weeks 27,30,33,36 Feedback Weeks 28,31,34,39

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Written / Online.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand elementary aspects of reaction kinetics and heat evolution.
ProceduralEvaluateUnderstand and evaluate the need for green synthetic methodologies in pharmaceutical development.
ProceduralEvaluateBe able to compare and contrast modern and traditional synthetic methods.
ProceduralUnderstandUnderstand the application of modern synthetic methods to pharmaceutical development.

Lab Report: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 30
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyDevelop hands-on advanced synthetic laboratory skills.
ProceduralEvaluateBe able to compare and contrast modern and traditional synthetic methods.
ProceduralUnderstandUnderstand the application of modern synthetic methods to pharmaceutical development.

Lab Book

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyDevelop hands-on advanced synthetic laboratory skills.
ProceduralEvaluateBe able to compare and contrast modern and traditional synthetic methods.
ProceduralUnderstandUnderstand the application of modern synthetic methods to pharmaceutical development.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralEvaluateUnderstand and evaluate the need for green synthetic methodologies in pharmaceutical development.
ConceptualUnderstandUnderstand elementary aspects of reaction kinetics and heat evolution.
ProceduralEvaluateBe able to compare and contrast modern and traditional synthetic methods.
ProceduralApplyDevelop hands-on advanced synthetic laboratory skills.
ProceduralUnderstandUnderstand the application of modern synthetic methods to pharmaceutical development.

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