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Identical coursesEmerging Synthetic Methodologies (B-KUL-G0D03A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Dehaen Wim (coordinator) | De Borggraeve Wim | Dehaen Wim | Van der Eycken Erik | N. | De Azambuja Francisco (substitute) | LessMoreAims
The student has knowledge of a number of emerging developments in the field of organic synthesis and knows about the scope and limitations of these novel methodologies.
The student is able to critically process literature on an assigned topic from the field and is able to present a seminar on this topic to peers. The student is able to actively participate in the seminars presented by peers.
Previous knowledge
The student has advanced knowledge of organic synthesis as taught in Advanced organic chemistry.
This course can only be taken in the same year as the Master's Thesis.
Order of Enrolment
You can only take this course if you have to acquire no more than 66 credits to obtain your degree.
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Activities
3 ects. Emerging Synthetic Methodologies: Seminar (B-KUL-G0D03a)
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Second termDe Borggraeve Wim | Dehaen Wim | Van der Eycken Erik | N. | De Azambuja Francisco (substitute) Content
The classes will consist of a number of seminars presented by the students to their peers and the didactical team on assigned subjects related to one of the emerging synthetic methodologies. Additionally, an number of seminars will be delivered by members of the didactical team and/or guest speakers. Active participation by the students in the seminars, asking questions and providing answers.
Course material
Own slides and selected review papers on new synthetic methodologies.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Emerging Synthetic Methodologies (B-KUL-G2D03a)
Explanation
Permanent evaluation during seminars presented by the students to their peers and the didactical team on assigned subjects related to one of the emerging methodologies. Grading of both student presenter and peer audience will be based on participation in the seminars, quality of the presented work and answers to questions asked. 80% of the marks will be based on the seminar given by the student, 20% on participation in other seminars. The final mark is the sum of these parts. Detailed evaluation criteria will be communicated via Toledo.
Information about retaking exams
Oral examination with written preparation about all the topics that have been presented during the lectures.