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| CHIM0691-1 | Organic synthesis processes
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| Duration : | 18h Pr, 6h AUTR |
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| Lecturer : | Marie-Laure Fauconnier |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| - After a theoretical reminder in organic chemistry, students will present the group project they will complete. They will consider the preparation of a molecule (or class of molecules) having high added value by chemical synthesis, semisynthesis or biosynthesis.
- Distance and face-to-face interactions between students and supervisors will prepare the work the students will carry out in the laboratory.
- The students will design the synthesis, semi-synthesis or biosynthesis procedure of the target compound with one or more key steps performed in the laboratory.
- At the end of the lab, students will verify the identity and purity of the target molecules by the appropriate spectrometric technique.
- They will then write a critical report in English considering different aspects of the synthesis they conducted (yield, purity, cost, environmental impact), and propose approaches to improve the process.
- They will present a seminar in English to the class. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
- Identify the different routes of synthesis and biosynthesis of a target molecule
- Complete this synthesis or part of it in the laboratory
- Verify the identity and purity of the product obtained by the appropriate method
- Write a critical report on the synthesis studied considering different perspectives
- Present orally a summary of their work in English |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Organic Chemistry – Bachelor in bioengineering, 2nd year (CHIM9255 -3)
Theoretical and physical chemistry applied to structural analysis of biomolecules (BIOL2019 -1) |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| - Lectures
- Practical work in the laboratory
- Group work (project-based) |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lectures, seminars and conferences, practical work: laboratory, presentation of the work: face-to-face
Interactions with the supervising team for the preparation of the group work: distance and face to face by appointment |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Teaching materials for courses, seminars and laboratory work: provided during the class.
Scientific literature related to the topic
Reference books provided to the students:
“Traité de chimie organique”, Vollhardt et Schore, De Boeck Edition
Others from the library of General and Organic Chemistry |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Interactions with the supervising team: 15%
Group assay presented in English: 25 %
Group seminar presented in English: 25 %
Participation in the laboratory: 10%
Individual oral exam: 25 % |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| Supervising Team:
Claire Bossard, coordinating TA
Nathalie le Maire, TA
Danny Trisman, technician
Franck Michels, technician |
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Contacts :
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| Prof. Marie-Laure Fauconnier
marie-laure.fauconnier@ulg.ac.be |
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