610-225 Organic Chemistry Practical

Credit cannot be gained for this subject and 610-220.

One of chemistry 610-141, 610-121 or 610-051 plus one of 610-142, 610-122 or 610-052. Concurrent enrolment in 610-221 is strongly recommended.

Upon completion of this subject students should have developed skills to synthesise complex organic molecules from smaller components in the laboratory; qualitative laboratory manipulative skills; and skills to record and interpret scientific observations. Students should gain an awareness of safe and diligent laboratory practice. The course should foster communication, planning and time management. Students should appreciate the importance of rational, critical and independent thought in the molecular sciences and in their understanding of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Upon completion of this subject, students should be familiar with the rational use of chemical reagents.

The subject will consist of ten experiments involving advanced techniques for the safe, systematic handling and assembly of pure organic substances. The experiments are aimed at the exemplification of some of the lecture material.

This subject will provide the student with the opportunity to establish and develop the following generic skills: problem-solving and critical thinking skills, the ability to use conceptual models to rationalise observations, a capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in written presentation, and a capacity to manage competing demands on time including self-directed work.

Continuous assessment of practical work in the form of short reports (90%); short, multiple-choice test at the end of semester (10%).