Chemistry of alkaloids

Course: Chemistry (Bachelor)

Structural unit: Faculty of Chemistry

Title
Chemistry of alkaloids
Code
ВКБ.9.10
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
8 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
Р03. Skill to describe chemical data in symbolic form. Р05. Knowledge to understand the relationship between structure and properties of substances. Р11. Skill to describe properties of aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic, and organometallic compounds, to explain nature and behavior of functional groups in organic molecules. Р12. To know main synthesis pathways in organic chemistry, including f interconversion of functional group and formation of carbon-carbon, carbon-heteroatom bonds. Р13. Skill to analyze and evaluate data, to synthesize new ideas concerning chemistry and its applications. Р23. Skill to present competently research results using state and foreign languages, taking into account the purpose of communication.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the basic concepts of organic chemistry. 2. Be able to draw formulas of organic compounds. 3. Have basic skills in writing organic reactions. 4. Have basic knowledge of general chemistry. 5. Have an understanding of the basics of organic chemistry of heterocyclic compounds
Course content
General characteristics of alkaloids, their distribution in nature and their classification. Detailed consideration of individual representatives of different groups of alkaloids, proving their structure and methods of synthesis.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Dewick P.M. Alkaloids. in Medicinal Natural Products: A Biosynthetic Approach (Ed: P.M. Dewick), 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2009. - 311 p. 2. Lastukhin Yu.O. Chemistry of natural organic compounds; Lviv "Intelect-Zahyd", 2004. - 560 p. 3. Kovalev V.M., Pavliy O.I., Isakova T.I. Pharmacognosy with the basics of plant biochemistry; Kharkiv: Flag, 2000. - 704 p. 4. Fattorusso E., Taglialatela-Scafati O. Modern Alkaloids: Structure, Isolation, Synthesis and Biology; Wiley-VCH, 2008. - 665 р.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Сombination of lectures and practical exercises
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester control includes presentations and tests. The evaluation is based on a 100-point scale. The maximum / minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student during the semester assessment is 60 points / 36 points. The final assessment is conducted in the form of an exam. The maximum / minimum number of points that can be obtained by a student in the exam is 40 points / 24 points.
Language of instruction
ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Olga Valentynivna Shablykina
Organic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Organic Chemistry Department
Faculty of Chemistry