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Advanced Organic Chemistry
Science & Engineering Program
Alicante, Spain
Dates: late Jan 2026 - late May 2026
Advanced Organic Chemistry
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Alicante
Location: Alicante, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Chemistry
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 60
DESCRIPTION
In the course of Advanced Organic Chemistry student knowledge about the mechanisms of fundamental reactions in organic chemistry is improve. This include the study of intermediates in the reactions : carbocations , carbanions , carbenes , nitrenes , radicals, etc. Photochemical reactions are introduced, and the set of pericyclic reactions, oxidation and reduction, focused toward their application in organic synthesis is also increased. Natural Products are also studied in the course, including the structural aspects, biosynthesis, synthesis and reactivity of the most important natural products. Among natural products studied are: carbohydrates, derivatives from the acetate route, terpenes, steroids, derived from the shikimate pathway, amino acids, polypeptides, proteins, nucleic acids and alkaloids.
Course will consist of 60hrs of in class work and 90 hrs of independent work outside the classroom.
Course includes a lab component.
Course will consist of 60hrs of in class work and 90 hrs of independent work outside the classroom.
Course includes a lab component.