ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
Course Code
CM 2512
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr M J Plater

Pre-requisites

CM 1013 or CM 1014, CM 1509

Overview

Shape, conformation, and stereochemistry in organic and biologically relevant compounds. Reactions and reactivity of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds will be considered with particular reference to spatial and electronic effects.

Structure

2 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial in alternate weeks and 2 three-hour laboratories (Weeks 30-35) per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%).

Resit: 1 two-hour examination (60%) and in-course assessment (40%).