The course comprises approximately 260 full-time study hours, whereof 20 hours of lectures, 10 hours of tutorials and 80 hours of preparations, in addition to self-studies.
FCK3321 Transition Metal Catalysis in Organic Synthesis 10.0 credits
The course provides an understanding of the fundamental relationship between the structure of organometallic complexes and their properties (geometry, chemical bonds and reactivity), and how organometallic complexes can be employed in transition metal catalysis.
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FCK3321 (Autumn 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FCK3321 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
In this course, the participants are expected to develop their proficiency in:
- the connection between the structure of organometallic complexes and their properties
- catalytic organometallic processes, such as cross-coupling reactions, carbene chemistry, carbonylation chemistry, and C–H activation
- organometallic reaction mechanisms
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to:
- explain the fundamental principles of organometallic complexes with regard to chemical bonding and reactivity
- demonstrate insight into fundamental chemical transformations of organometallic complexes
- describe and reflect upon organometallic reaction mechanisms
- apply the knowledge in organometallic chemistry and catalysis for designing synthetic routes to advanced organic compounds
- reflect on how transition metal catalysis can be applied to facilitate sustainable chemistry
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
To be able to profit from the course the graduate student should have taken one of the courses KD2310, KD2390 or CE2385, or should have acquired the equivalent knowledge elsewhere.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Written exam, 6.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL1 - Hand in assignments, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
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
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle