Admission requirements
Core course in MSc Chemistry – Chemical Biology, elective course MSc Chemistry, MSc Life Science and Technology.
For students with a BSc in MST, LST or equivalent. Knowledge of organic chemistry at the level of OC-II (BSc in Chemistry, Molecular Science and Technology, Life Science and Technology or a related discipline) is required.
Description
The course provides the theoretical background necessary for in-depth understanding of organic reaction mechanisms. The course will focus on the role of stereo-electronic factors and conformational effects on the reactivity of molecules, identifying relevant HOMO-LUMO interactions and the application of (simplified) thermodynamics and kinetics, transition state theory and equilibria to understand and predict product distribution in organic reactions.
Course objectives
After the course the student has shown
Comprehension/application of reaction mechanisms of the most common transformations in organic chemistry;
Comprehension/application of orbital interactions to predict and rationalize reactivity;
Comprehension/application of stereoelectronic effects to predict and rationalize reactivity;
Comprehension/application of conformational equilibrium and their influence on reactivity;
Understanding of pericyclic reactions;
Prediction of regio- and stereoselectivity of common organic reactions based on reactivty principles;
Timetable
Schedule information can be found on the website of the programmes.
In MyTimetable, you can find all course and programme schedules, allowing you to create your personal timetable. Activities for which you have enrolled via MyStudyMap will automatically appear in your timetable.
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Note: Joint Degree students from Leiden/Delft need to combine information from both the Leiden and Delft MyTimetables to see a complete schedule. This video explains how to do it.
Mode of instruction
The class will be given through online classes, online tutorials and on campus tutorials.
Assessment method
Written mid-term test (open book, max 1 bonus point)
Written exam (open book, 100% of total grade)
Reading list
Clayden, Greeves & Warren, Organic Chemistry, 2nd edition, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-19-927029-3
Registration
As a student, you are responsible for enrolling on time through MyStudyMap.
In this short video, you can see step-by-step how to enrol for courses in MyStudyMap.
Extensive information about the operation of MyStudyMap can be found here.
There are two enrolment periods per year:
Enrolment for the fall opens in July
Enrolment for the spring opens in December
See this page for more information about deadlines and enrolling for courses and exams.
Note:
It is mandatory to enrol for all activities of a course that you are going to follow.
Your enrolment is only complete when you submit your course planning in the ‘Ready for enrolment’ tab by clicking ‘Send’.
Not being enrolled for an exam/resit means that you are not allowed to participate in the exam/resit.
Contact
Dr. Jeroen Codee, Dr. Dima Filippov
Remarks
According to OER article 4.8, students are entitled to view their marked examination for a period of 30 days following the publication of the results of a written examination. Students should contact the lecturer to make an appointment for such an inspection session.
Software
Starting from the 2024/2025 academic year, the Faculty of Science will use the software distribution platform Academic Software. Through this platform, you can access the software needed for specific courses in your studies. For some software, your laptop must meet certain system requirements, which will be specified with the software. It is important to install the software before the start of the course. More information about the laptop requirements can be found on the student website.