CHM3169 Heterocyclic Chemistry and Drug Synthesis

This module is designed to allow students to enhance their knowledge in heterocyclic chemistry and drug synthesis which has its origins in the study of natural products. The module will outline the role of heterocycles in organic, pharmaceutical, and biochemistry and explain the methods for chemical synthesis, elaboration and use.

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