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CHEM-E4206 - Organic Chemistry Literature Club D, Lecture, 7.1.2025-6.2.2025

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 be able to:

  • Have an understanding of modern organic chemistry as a field (medicinal chemistry, material science, agriculture, molecular electronics eg.).
  • Critically read publications in the broader field of organic chemistry.
  • Understand how the publication process works, what are they key publication forums and how open access/preprint servers work.
  • Summarize and analyze publications in a concise way.
  • Understand and experience how strong communities can support learning.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 07.01.2025 - 06.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sandra Kaabel

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Why do some papers appear in Science and Nature, and others don't? What's open access? Have I been reading publications wrong all this time? Scientific publications are the basis onto which we build all science, and this course focuses on understanding them. Each year the organic chemistry literature club course will focus on key topics the students are interested in. Recent publications on each key chosen topic, such as medicinal chemistry, synthesis robotics, AI eg., are discussed to understand the key features of modern scientific publishing and modern organic chemistry.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Active attendance and participation is required for passing the course.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    5 cr = 135 h

    Discussion sessions: 20 h

    Preparation for sessions: 60 h

    Preparation for presentations: 55 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course materials

    Latest chemical literature

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    5 Gender Equality

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring III

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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