果冻影院

Module Outline:

The aims of this course are to give students an understanding of the methods by which organic reaction mechanisms are studied, an ability to plan and interpret mechanistic studies, and a broader knowledge of reaction mechanisms in organic systems.

Module Aims:

At the end of the module students should be able to:

1. Understand the various methods which are used in elucidating reaction mechanisms.
2. Interpret the results of kinetic, labelling, and other mechanistic studies.
3. Understand the meaning of linear free energy relationships, and know the meaning of the parameters 蟽 and 蟻.
4. Understand the experiments and spectroscopic techniques employed to study reactions that involve radical species.
5. Understand the concept of electron transfer (ET) reactions and how they are distinguished from two-electron processes
6. Suggest experimental studies that could be used to decipher mechanisms in unfamiliar systems.

Teaching and Learning Methods:

Lectures: The topics will be introduced through a blended delivery of asynchronous videos with online activities, and support hours.

Workshops: This course relies heavily on workshops to give students experience of the type of problem solving skills that are required in investigating reaction mechanism. Workshop questions are available in advance although students are not required to attempt them prior to the workshops. Attendance at workshops is compulsory.

Self-study: In addition to timetabled hours it is expected that you engage in self-study in order to master the material. This can take the form of practicing example questions (additional questions available on Moodle and past exam questions) and further reading in textbooks and online.