CHM3203 Heterocyclic Chemistry

This course is concerned with the chemistry of a class of organic compounds whose molecules contain one or more rings of atoms with at least one atom (the Heteroatom) being an element other than Carbon, most frequently Oxygen, Nitrogen or Sulphur

Course Objectives    
By the end of the course, the student is expected to be able:

• outline the different chemical structures of heterocyclic compounds
• describe the reactions of heterocyclic compounds and the methods used for their synthesis
• explain the principles involved in designing synthetic routes in organic chemistry
• outline the role of heterocycles in organic, pharmaceutical and biological chemistry

Learning outcomes

• Students will understand the importance of heterocycles in biological systems and in pharmaceuticals. Students will be able to draw mechanisms for reactions involving heterocycles as starting materials, intermediates and products.
• They should be able to propose synthesis of heterocycles from the major classes, and relate significant chemical properties to structure.