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Course Description Course Name : Modern Methods in Organic Synthesis Course Code : KM-630 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ELİFE SULTAN VAYISOĞLU GİRAY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Know the new methods used in organic synthesis Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach new methods for organic synthesis Course Contents : reaction of carbonyl compounds; ionic liquids; sonochemistry Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 reactions for C-C bond formation Reading from the references presentation and slide show 2 alkyllation of enolate and enamines Reading from the references pesentation and slide show 3 cojugated addition into enolate and enamines Reading from the references presentation and slide show 4 Aldol reactions Reading from the references presentation and slide show 5 reactions in ionic liquids Reading from the references presentation and slide show 6 sonochemistry Reading from the references presentation and slide show 7 C=C bond formation reactions Reading from the references presentation and slide show 8 midterm exam Reading from the references and lecture notes written exam 9 reactions of alkenes Reading from the references presentation and slide show 10 reduction reactions Reading from the references presentation and slide show 11 homework presentation Reading from the references presentation ad slide show 12 homework presentation Reading from the references presentation and slide show 13 homework presentation Reading from the references presentation and slide show 14 homework presentation Reading from the references presentation and slide show 15 final exam Reading from the references and lecture notes written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  modern methods of organic synthesis- Carruthers&Coldham Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Have the sufficient chemistry knowledge by doing research in chemistry; evaluate and interpret the findings. 5 2 Have comrehensive knowledge about the technical and methodological issues in chemistry. 5 3 Have the awareness of the innovative changes in the field and gain the ability to analyze, learn and apply them. 5 4 Design institutional modelling and experiential research; have the problem-solving ability. 5 5 Keep up with the recent scientific developments in the field. 5 6 Plan and conduct a scientific research. 5 7 Have the ability to adapt to new conditions and solve the problems emerged. 4 8 Obtain the latest technological developments in the field. 5 9 Take the responsibility to work both individually and in a team. 4 10 Follow the new methods in the field and solve the complex problems. 5 11 Present the findings of the research study in an efficient way both in oral and written form; have a scientific approach to environmental issues. 3 12 Oversee the scientific and ethical values during the process of data collection and interpretation of the findings. 3 13 Propose scientific solutions about the environmental problems and create awareness in the society. 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 13 2 26     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 2 10     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 30 30     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 124 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.96 ECTS Credit: 5