Synergism between Art of Total Synthesis and High Level Strategic Design (MOM)
Frequency
Every year
Summary
Retro-synthessis, Total Synthesis, Atom-economy
Content
The following topics will be addressed:
• Selection of right (relevant?) targets
• Design of synthesis strategy
• Understanding the criteria for a successful synthesis
• Understanding the interplay between target puisuit and development of novel synthetic methodology
• Learning how to present and defend their own scientific project
Keywords
Retro-synthessis, Total Synthesis, Atom-economy
Learning Prerequisites
Recommended courses
Master EPFL or Equivalent
Important concepts to start the course
strong background in synthetic organic chemistry
Assessment methods
Oral presentation together with oral exam
Resources
Notes/Handbook
Next session Fall 2017 (block)
In the programs
- Number of places: 8
- Exam form: Multiple (session free)
- Subject examined: Synergism between Art of Total Synthesis and High Level Strategic Design (MOM)
- Lecture: 10 Hour(s)
- Practical work: 36 Hour(s)
- Type: optional