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Advanced Organometallic Chemistry, 7.5 credits

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This course syllabus was confirmed by The Research Programmes Board at the Faculty of Science 10 October 2022. The course is in the third cycle and amounts to 7.5 credits.
The course syllabus is formally approved in Swedish. This is a translation.

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to give a deep knowledge and broad understanding of modern organometallic chemistry and its applications in synthesis and catalysis.

On completion of the course, participants shall be able to:

Knowledge and understanding

• Describe bonding modes and determine reactivity for commonly occurring ligands in organometallic complexes
• Describe typical organometallic reactions, explain their mechanisms, and what controls their reactivity
• Describe a number of applications of organometallic compounds in homogenous catalysis and organic synthesis including the mechanisms of such reactions

Compentens and skills

• Use electron counting in assessing the reactivity and stability of organometallic compounds
• Search for, use and evaluate articles from the primary literature on organometallic chemistry
• Plan and evaluate the synthesis of organometallic compounds and their application in catalysis and synthesis

Judgement and approach

• Examine unknown organometallic reactions and propose viable mechanisms in agreement with established standards
• Interpret experimental data from spectroscopy and kinetics in terms of structure and reactivity of organometallic compounds and reactions

Course content

The course covers models for describing bonding and reactivity in organometallic chemistry, typical organometallic ligands and reactions, and the use of organometallic reagents in catalysis and organic synthesis. It also provides examples of industrial applications for organometallic chemistry.

Forms of instructions

Teaching consists of lectures, exercises, and group seminars. It is compulsory to participate in group seminars and associated elements.

Forms of examination

The assessment is based on individual written assignment(s), oral presentation(s), and a written exam.

Grades

Possible grades are Pass and Fail. For a grade of Pass, the written assignments and the oral presentation (including participation) must be approved and the student must have passed the exam.

Language of instruction

If at least one attendee is not Swedish speaking, this course will be given in English. Otherwise the course will be given in Swedish or in English.

Necessary prior knowledge

Master’s degree knowledge of inorganic and organic chemistry.

Course responsible teacher/unit/division

Ola Wendt
Email: ola.wendt@chem.lu.se

Centre for analysis and synthesis (CAS), KILU

Do you have questions? Please contact viveka.alfredsson@chem.lu.se