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CH5613 Reactive Intermediates

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

Aspects of the organic chemistry of the most important reactive intermediates viz.: carbo-cations, carbanions, free radicals, carbenes, nitrenes and arynes will be covered. Means of generating each type of reactive intermediate will be introduced. The key reactions of each intermediate will be reviewed and their characteristic reactions highlighted. An understanding of the use of each species in organic synthesis and of their significance in mechanistic analysis will be developed.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 20

Guided independent study hours: 80

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 100%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC