This course will assume a knowledge and understanding of the material presented in Chemical Structure and Reactivity 1. The course will continue to develop an integrated approach to chemical education through instruction in theoretical and practical aspects of inorganic and organic chemistry. The organic component of the course will be centred on the important area of carbonyl chemistry and highlight the significance and applications of this area of chemistry. In particular the significance of carbonyl chemistry in biological systems and medicine will be developed. The inorganic chemistry component of the course will provide an introduction to organometallic chemistry. Topics to be covered will include the structure and reactivity of main group organometallic reagents and the structure and reactivity of organotransition metal complexes. Laboratory experiments are designed to provide augmentation and/or complementation of the material taught in lectures. Students will be exposed to important techniques in synthetic chemistry and become adept at their implementation.

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Assessment will be based on:

• Laboratory work (30%; LO 5)
• Exams (70%; LO 1-4)