Carlo Thilgen: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Carlo Thilgen |
| Address | Lab. für Organische Chemie ETH Zürich, HCI G 317 Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 29 35 |
| thilgen@org.chem.ethz.ch | |
| Department | Chemistry and Applied Biosciences |
| Relationship | Adjunct Professor |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529-0810-01L | Laboratory Course Organic Chemistry II (for D-BIOL)  Number of participants limited to 12. Please contact Prof. C. Thilgen (thilgen@org.chem.ethz.ch) as early as possible, end of Autumn Semester. You will get a confirmation if you are accepted. The enrolment is done by the D-BIOL study administration. The de-facto language of instruction depends on the tutor. | 12 credits | 4P | C. Thilgen | |
| Abstract | An organic-synthetic sub-project of the current research of a group from the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry is carried out under the guidance of doctoral students. | ||||
| Learning objective | Learn to plan and carry out challenging multistep syntheses making use of modern methods; reach a deeper understanding of organic reactions through experimental work; develop an organic-synthetic research project; take accurate notes, write a publication style report, and present the obtained results in a seminar. | ||||
| Content | An organic-synthetic sub-project of the current research of a group from the Laboratory of Organic Chemistry is carried out under the guidance of doctoral students. | ||||
| Lecture notes | No course notes. | ||||
| Literature | No set textbooks. Literature will be indicated or provided by the supervising TAs. | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Course prerequisites: Accomplished laboratory course Organic Chemistry I (529-0229-00) and passed session exam Organic Chemistry I (529-0221-00 or 529-1011-00) / Organic Chemistry II (529-0222-00 or 529-1012-00). The number of participants is limited to 12. | ||||
| 529-1012-00L | Organic Chemistry II (for Students of Biology, Pharmaceutical Sci., and Health Sci. & Tech.) | 5 credits | 5G | C. Thilgen | |
| Abstract | The relationship between structure and reactivity of organic molecules is elaborated by studying the mechanisms of the fundamental types of organic reactions. A basic synthesis repertoire is acquired. | ||||
| Learning objective | Understanding the mechanisms of the fundamental types of organic reactions. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between structure and reactivity. A basic repertoire for the synthesis of small organic molecules is acquired. Weekly problem solving lessons provide a deeper understanding of the concepts presented during the lecture. | ||||
| Content | The basic reactions of organic chemistry and their mechanisms. Chemistry of the most important functional groups, the carbonyl group in particular. For details, see German version. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Printed or electronic lecture notes are available. Problem sets, answer keys, and other course materials can be downloaded from the Moodle course "Organic Chemistry II" of the current semester (https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch). | ||||
| Literature | No set textbooks. Optional texts will be proposed at the beginning of the class and in the lecture notes (cf. course 529-1011-00L Organic Chemistry I). | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Attendance of the course 529-1011-00, "Organic Chemistry I for Biology/Pharmaceutical Sciences/HST". | ||||