Course syllabus

Projektkurs i läkemedelskemi
Project in Medicinal Chemistry

KOK100, 15 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 2
Date of Decision: 2012-04-04

General Information

Elective for: B4-l, K4-l
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The aim of the course is to give thorough practical skills in synthetic organic chemistry.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to interpret results to explain the outcome of organic reactions

  understand how a project group works including knowledge on some common tools for project management.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to plan and execute multi-step syntheses under supervision
• be able to describe how to apply theoretical reasoning in the laboratory
• be able to document experimental results
• be able to present results in speech and writing
• be able to search, evaluate and use information relevant for the project using university library resources and open electronic sources
• be able to reflect on the role that the student will take in a project group

Contents

The course comprises a synthesis task within a research area related to organic chemistry studying biologically active molecules. The experimental work shall be documented in a lab journal and then be presented orally and in a report. Important concepts of project management are discussed in lectures and seminars.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG
Assessment: To pass the examination a written report and an oral presentation is required.

Admission

The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KOK020

Reading list

• Clayden, Greeves, Warren and Wothers: Organic Chemistry. Oxford University Press 2005. ISBN: 0-19-850346-6.
• Compendia.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Professor Ulf Ellervik, ulf.ellervik@organic.lu.se