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Syllabus ORGANIC CHEMISTRY C - 69667
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Last update 17-03-2022
HU Credits: 4

Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master)

Responsible Department: Chemistry

Semester: 2nd Semester

Teaching Languages: English

Campus: E. Safra

Course/Module Coordinator: Prof. Ori Gidron

Coordinator Email: ori.gidron@mail.huji.ac.il

Coordinator Office Hours: By appointment

Teaching Staff:
Prof ori gidron

Course/Module description:
The main topics are taught in the course:

1. Stereochemistry: Isometry and symmetry, chirality, classification of isomers, symmetry and NMR.
2. Pericyclic reactions and understanding their mechanisms through molecular orbitals analysis.
3. Molecular photonics: Photochemical reactions, energy and electron transfer in organic compounds, optional material.
4. Supramolecular chemistry: History, basics concepts, supramolecular interactions, optional material.
5. Organic electronics: Theory (band structure, polarons etc.), conducting polymers, devices.

Course/Module aims:
See Learning Outcomes.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Basic knowledge of concepts in supramolecular chemistry
Distinguish between different stereoisomers
Analyze the symmetry of a molecule and its influence on the nature of the molecule
Identify the mechanisms of pericyclic reactions
Basic knowledge in photochemistry

Attendance requirements(%):
None

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Lecture and exercise

Course/Module Content:
1. Stereochemistry: Isometry and symmetry, chirality, classification of isomers, symmetry and NMR.
2. Pericyclic reactions and understanding their mechanisms through molecular orbitals analysis.
3. Molecular photonics: Photochemical reactions, energy and electron transfer in organic compounds, optional material.
4. Supramolecular chemistry: History, basics concepts, supramolecular interactions, optional material.
5. Organic electronics: Theory (band structure, polarons etc.), conducting polymers, devices.

Required Reading:
None

Additional Reading Material:
Core Concepts in Supramolecular Chemistry and Nanochemistry / Steed, Turner and Wallace: Online Access
Supramolecular Chemistry from Molecules to Nanomaterials / Gale and Steed: Online Access
Molecular Orbitals and Organic Chemical Reactions, Student Edition / Fleming: Online Access
Modern Physical Organic Chemistry / Anslyn and Dougherty QD 476 A57 2006 (4 copies)
Basic Organic Stereochemistry / Eliel, Wilen & Doyle: QD 481 E44 (1 copy)
Mechanism and Theory in Organic Chemistry / Lowry & Richardson: QD 476 L68 (2 copies (diff.
ed.))
Organic Reactions and Orbital Symmetry / Gilchrist & Storr: QD 476 G54 (2 copies (diff. ed.))
Frontier Orbitals and Organic Chemical Reactions / Fleming: QD 461 F53 (1 copy)

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 80 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 20 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %

Additional information:
At least 5 assignments should be submitted and pass with a grade of 6 and above. The assignment grade will be calculated as the average of the highest scoring 5 passing assignments (20% of the final grade).
The course is open for students from the School of Pharmacy.
The course is delivered in English.
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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