123210

Organic Chemistry Perspectives

Aspects of organic chemistry relevant to biologically, pharmaceutically, environmentally and nutritionally important molecules including organic reactions, reaction mechanisms, computational organic chemistry and reaction outcomes. Determination of structure using analytical techniques. A course of practical work to complement the lecture material.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

123210

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Chemistry

Course planning information

Course notes

Students must complete all assessment items. To pass the course, students must achieve a minimum of 40% in the final examination. Students must attend labs for a minimum of 3 hours per week in the semester teaching period and obtain a minimum of 50% of the laboratory written report marks.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
One of 123101, 123104 or 123171

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Restrictions

Choose just one

The courses listed above have similar content to this one meaning you can only enrol in this course or one of the listed courses. Only one of the courses can be credited towards your qualification.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Summarise aspects of molecular orbital theory related to organic chemistry.
  • 2 Use reaction mechanisms to predict, plan and determine the outcome of organic transformations.
  • 3 Recognise the importance of biologically and pharmaceutically relevant molecules in organic chemistry.
  • 4 Compare and contrast environmental and nutritional aspects of organic molecules.
  • 5 Characterise organic compounds using modern analytical techniques.
  • 6 Perform laboratory syntheses of organic molecules according to textbook procedures and formally communicate outcomes.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 2 3 4 5 6 25%
Test 1 2 3 4 5 20%
Exam (centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 4 5 55%
Participation 6 0%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

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