Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student will have a basic knowledge about transition metal complexes. Student will be familiar with the geometry and reactivity of complexes. Student will know the most important reactions and their mechanisms. Moreover the students will get basic knowledge about the industrial use of transition metal complexes.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 12.01.2021 - 24.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Robert Franzen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Robert Franzen
Contact information for the course (valid 08.12.2020-21.12.2112):
University Lecturer Robert Franzen
Contact : robert.franzen@aalto.fi
Deptartment of Chemistry and Materials Science
Room C308c
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This course is an introduction to transition metal-mediated organic chemistry. Student will be familiar with the reaction mechanism related to Organometallic chemistry. Student will have understanding of different properties that certain organometallic complexes have: Electron count, basicity, electrophility/nucleophilicity, ligand strength/exchange and their industrial use). The main focus will be in homogeneous catalytic systems that are currently used in both academia and industry. Emphasis will also be given to the understanding of properties of organometallic complexes and their interaction with substrates.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures, problem sessions, seminars
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures 24 h
Problem sessions 10 h
Home problem solving 20 h
Seminars 70 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Clayden-Greeves-Warren, Organic Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press 2012.
Seleted chapters to be announced in MyCourses
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
CHEM-E4305 Organometallic Chemistry
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
CHEM-4150 Reactivity in Organic Chemistry or equivalent course (Reactivity of Aromatics)
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
The course will be lectured using Zoom. No teaching will be arranged on the campus.
First lecture will be on January 12th at 10.15. The invitation (Zoom) will be sent to the participants before the course begins.
- Teacher: Franzen Robert