MBC.A2

Organic Chemistry either A2 or A17

Module description

Module coordinator

Prof. Dr. Hans-Dieter Arndt, Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert

Requirements for module admission

Enrolment in one basic module, basic (WS) and advanced knowledge in organic chemistry (SS)

Module is required for

Specialization module

Type of module

Required elective module, advanced module

Frequency of offer (module cycle)

Yearly (WS)

Duration of module

1 Semester

Composition of module / types of components (lecture, exercise, seminar, practical training, excursion)

Lecture: 2 hours per week per semester (WS)

Practical training: 4 hours per week per semester (WS)

Seminar: 1 hour per week per semester (WS)

Credit points (ECTS credits)

10 cp

Work load in hours:

  • In-class studying
  • Self-study (incl. exam preparation)

105 h

195 h

Contents

The module covers concepts and principles of modern organic synthesis and supramolecular chemistry. Additionally, the extension of the basics in organic chemistry related to research trends in the field of bioscience and nanotechnology (partly based on current original papers and reviews) will be covered. In the practical course, students will be working on a subproject of an ongoing research project in the research groups. They will additionally present their project work in the summer term. The practical course will be focused on deepening of essential techniques and methods in preparative organic chemistry. These methods cover amongst others modern efficient synthesis methods, ligation methods ("click chemistry"), drug synthesis, peptide chemistry, organometallic complexes for diagnostics and therapy, synthesis and characterization of dyes and dye conjugates for diagnostics and microscopy, molecular sensors, noncovalent binding systems, encapsulation processes for active ingredients, transfection reagents and advanced characterization methods for complex organic compounds. (Selection of topics depends on availability and individual agreement).

Learning and qualification objectives

Deepening of the basic knowledge in the field of organic chemistry and practical application of methods to solve scientific problems.

Requirements for admission to module exam

Regular attendance at the seminar and practical course (details will be announced in the beginning of the course).

Requirements for the award of credit points; exams (weighting of grades in %)

Written or oral exam on lecture and seminar (70%)

Protocols on practical course (30%)