ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
Course Code
CM 2514
Credit Points
15
Course Coordinator
Dr L Trembleau

Pre-requisites

CM 1020 or CM 1021 and CM 1512 or CM 1513.
For students of Chemical Engineering the sole prerequisite is CM 1513.

Co-requisites

As specified in the University Calendar for certain degree programs, otherwise none.

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 per week, 2 three-hour laboratory classes per week (weeks 30-35) and 1 one-hour tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (60%), continuous assessment (40%).

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment given during tutorial classes and laboratory classes.

Feedback

Marks for lab experiments and MyAberdeen assignments available as soon as possible after the assessments; feedback on wrong answers provided. Informal discussion with students in lab sessions.