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Semester | spring semester 2025 |
Course frequency | Every spring sem. |
Lecturers | Olivier Baudoin (olivier.baudoin@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
Content | 1. Introduction: bonding and ‘arrow-pushing’ mechanisms 2. From atomic to molecular orbitals 3. Pericyclic reactions 3.1. Orbital correlation diagrams 3.2. The Woodward-Hoffmann rules 3.3. FMO approach 3.4. Cycloadditions 3.5. Electrocyclic reactions 3.6. Sigmatropic rearrangements 3.7. Group transfer reactions 4. Energy and thermodynamics 5. Kinetics and rate equations 6. Transition-state theory and selectivity 7. Additional mechanistic tools |
Learning objectives | Advanced understanding of the structure and reactivity of organic compounds. |
Bibliography | - Molecular Orbitals and Organic Chemical Reactions, Ian Fleming, Wiley, 2010. - Modern Physical Organic Chemistry, Eric V. Anslyn, Dennis A. Dougherty, University Science Books, 2006. |
Comments | Please download the course template from Adam. |
Course application | https://services.unibas.ch |
Language of instruction | English |
Use of digital media | No specific media used |
Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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wöchentlich | Thursday | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Date | Time | Room |
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Thursday 20.02.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 27.02.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 06.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 13.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Fasnachstferien |
Thursday 20.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 27.03.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 03.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 10.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 17.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Ostern |
Thursday 24.04.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 01.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Tag der Arbeit |
Thursday 08.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 15.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 22.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Chemie, Organische, Kleiner Hörsaal OC |
Thursday 29.05.2025 | 10.15-12.00 | Auffahrt |
Modules |
Module: Advanced Chemistry (Bachelor's degree subject: Chemistry) Module: Advanced Chemistry (Master's degree subject: Chemistry) Module: Organic Chemistry (Bachelor's Studies: Chemistry) |
Assessment format | exam |
Assessment details | Exam, written, 1 hour. The registration deadline, form, duration, time and further information on the exams are published on https://philnat.unibas.ch/de/examen. |
Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: in 'course reg.'; dereg.: Dean of Std. Off. in writing |
Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
Repeated registration | no repetition |
Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
Offered by | Departement Chemie |