CHEM3011

Organic synthesis is integral to the process of drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. This course is designed to develop student understanding of key concepts of organic chemistry relevant to medicinal chemistry. Topics covered include, chemical reactivity, specificity and selectivity, how to plan and execute a synthesis, oxidation and reduction methods, organometallic reagents, olefin metathesis, radical and pericyclic reactions. Examples will highlight the application of synthetic chemistry to the assembly of complex molecules with biological activity of therapeutic interest.

Unit Value: 3 Units

Coordinator: Dr Mal McLeod