ORC-31303 Research Methods in Organic Chemistry

Course

Credits 3.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Practical intensively supervised72
Course coordinator(s)dr. ATM Marcelis
Lecturer(s)dr. ATM Marcelis
Examiner(s)dr. ATM Marcelis

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

ORC-20306 Organic Chemistry;
ORC-11806 Analytical methods in Organic Chemistry

Contents:

This advanced practical course is aimed to introduce students to modern research methods in organic chemistry. The subjects are closely related to research projects that are currently under investigation at the laboratory for Organic Chemistry. This can be in area's like phytochemistry, i.e. the (analytical) chemistry of active compounds in plants, insects, etc; supramolecular chemistry, i.e. synthesis and characterisation of liquid crystals, amphiphiles, polymers, etc; the use of enzymes in organic chemistry; photoactive compounds, organic monolayers on inorganic substrates, etc. Depending on the interests of the student and available projects emphasis can be on synthesis, spectroscopy, chromatography, physical characterisation, molecular modelling, etc, or a combination.

Learning outcomes:

Be able to apply methods and techniques from organic chemistry in a small research project and to set up and perform organic chemical experiments. Integrate experimental results and theory in a written and oral report.

Activities:

Set up, perform and work out experiments and measurements, study relevant literature, write a report and give a short oral presentation of the work for fellow students.

Examination:

The mark is determined by the practical performance, the quality of the report and the presentation.

Literature:

None.

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Restricted Optional for: MMLMolecular Life SciencesMSc3MO