NWI-MOL095
Organic Chemistry 3
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleNWI-MOL095
Credits (ECTS)6
CategoryBA (Bachelor)
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Science; Moleculaire Wetenschappen;
Lecturer(s)
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Lecturer
dr. D. Blanco Ania
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Coordinator
dr. T.J. Boltje
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Examiner
dr. T.J. Boltje
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Contactperson for the course
dr. T.J. Boltje
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Lecturer
dr. T.J. Boltje
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Academic year2021
Period
KW1  (06/09/2021 to 07/11/2021)
Starting block
KW1
Course mode
full-time
RemarksRenamed from Organic Chemistry
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesYes
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
After the course, you are able to:
  • recognize and design synthetic multi-step strategies for the synthesis of specific target organic molecules
  • compare and apply various reactions in which carbon-carbon bonds are created to synthesize structural elements that frequently occur in organic molecules
  • distinguish a large variety of more advanced chemical reaction types (e.g. ionic, concerted and radical reactions) and understand the stereo- and regiochemical consequences
  • produce detailed mechanistic descriptions of complex reactions to explain the stereo- and regiochemical result
Content
The course Organic chemistry builds upon the conceptual approach of the courses 'Reactions and kinetics' and 'Synthesis of biomolecules' by focussing on the relationship between functional groups and organic chemistry transformations. For the synthesis of any given organic molecule (natural product, drug, polymer, etc.), organic chemists have access to a well-filled toolbox of methods and techniques. Part of this toolbox will be covered during this course, with a focus on the development of a thorough mechanistic understanding.

Instructional Modes
Level

Presumed foreknowledge
Structure of Atoms and Molecules (NWI-MOL079), Molecular Structure (NWI-MOL080), Reactions and Kinetics (NWI-MOL007), Synthesis of Biomolecules (NWI-MOL047). This is a course in the theme 'Structure and Reactivity'.
Test information
Multiple choice tests (4 in total, 1 hour per test) and a written test. The average of the best three multiple choice tests counts for 20% of the final grade. The multiple choice tests are only valid in the academic year in which they were taken.
Specifics

Required materials
Book
Paula Y. Bruice, Organic Chemistry, Pearson new international edition, 7th ed.

Recommended materials
Book
Paula Y. Bruice, Study Guide and Student's Solutions Manual for Organic Chemistry, 7th Edition

Instructional modes
Lecture

Tutorial

Tests
Tests
Test weight1
Test typeMultiple choice
OpportunitiesBlock KW1

Exam
Test weight4
Test typeExam
OpportunitiesBlock KW1, Block KW2