- Fundamental concepts in chemo-, regio-, and stereoselectivity
- Synthetic strategy and principles for selective chemical transformations
- Transition metal catalysis
- Frontier orbital-controlled reactions
- Retrosynthetic analysis
- Advanced organic synthesis
CK2390 Modern Organic Chemistry 7.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
51218
Headings with content from the Course syllabus CK2390 (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
- Explain basic chemo-, regio-, and stereoselective concepts and apply these in synthesis, as well as construct reactions pathways of complex organic compounds using retrosynthetic analysis.
- Analyze and summarize literature in the field of organic chemistry.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or in sciences including 75 credits in chemistry or chemical engineering, out of which at least 10 credits in organic chemistry. English B/6.
Recommended prerequisites
The course CK2310 Advanced organic chemistry, KD2310 Advanced organic chemistry or equivalent, as well as experience of laboratory work in organic synthesis.
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Literature
Clayden, Greeves, Warren: Organic Chemistry, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, 2012, ISBN 978-0-19-927029-3 and additional scientific articles.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laborative work, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The final grade will be the same as for the examination (TEN1).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
The ability to raise your grade (plussning) is not allowed.
Examiner
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Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Main field of study
Chemical Science and Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Supplementary information
The course has the same theoretical content as the course CE2385 Selective Organic Synthesis, theory 7,5 hp and KD2385 Selective Organic Synthesis, theory 7.5 hp and KD2390 Selective Organic Synthesis 9 hp.
Only one of the courses CK2390, CK2385, CE2385 and KD2390 may be included in a diploma.