Valid from: Autumn 2016
Decided by: Margareta Sandahl
Date of establishment: 2017-08-23
Division: Centre for Analysis and Synthesis (CAS)
Course type: Third-cycle course
Teaching language: English
The course in advanced physical organic chemistry gives a deeper understanding of the physical properties of organic molecules as well as organic reaction mechanisms.
Knowledge and Understanding
For a passing grade the doctoral student must
Competences and Skills
For a passing grade the doctoral student must
Judgement and Approach
For a passing grade the doctoral student must Be able to discuss and argue on how to use physical organic data to understand organic reactions.
The material is divided into nine thematic sessions: chemical bond, acids and bases, carbocations, ionic reactions, stereoelectronic effects, the carbonyl group, radical reactions, pericyclic reactions, and photochemistry. A more complex session finishes the course. An individual project concerning physical organic aspects of the research project is also a part of the course. Each session consists of a number of questions which will be presented orally and written.
E. V. Anslyn, D. A. Dougherty.: Modern Physical Organic Chemistry.. University Science Books..
Types of instruction: Seminars, exercises, project, miscellaneous. The course is given when a group of 6-8 persons have formed.
Examination formats: Written report, written assignments, seminars given by participants.
Written report, seminaries, active participation in group discussions
Grading scale: Failed, pass
Examiner:
Admission requirements: See entry requirements
Assumed prior knowledge: Organic Chemistry on an advanced level. Active research in organic chemsitry or related areas.
Course coordinators: