Homogeneous Catalysis

6 EC

Semester 2, period 5

5254HOCA6Y

Owner Master Chemistry (joint degree)
Coordinator prof. dr. Joost Reek
Part of Master Chemistry (joint degree), track Molecular Sciences, Master Chemistry (joint degree), track Science for Energy and Sustainability,
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Course manual 2024/2025

Course content

A broad range of important homogeneous catalytic reactions will be discussed. Emphasis will be on transition metal catalyzed reactions. Important aspects like mechanistic studies, kinetics, and effects of the nature of the metal ion and ligand structure will be explained. Processes that are applied industrially are discussed more in-depth. The important role of homogeneous catalysis in organic synthesis will be illustrated. Active student participation.

Study materials

Literature

  • P.W.N.M. van Leeuwen, 'Homogeneous Catalysis; Understanding the Art'.

Objectives

  • The student can reproduce key catalytic mechanisms and cycles as discussed during the course.
  • The student is also expected to use acquired knowledge to discuss reactions that have not been covered.
  • The student can analyze, discuss and interpret influence of ligands, metal oxidation state, reaction conditions and substrate properties on the outcome of specific reactions.
  • The student can discuss kinetic data and likely rate determining steps based on experimental and computational data.
  • The student can compare diferent catalysts for one specific reaction based on performance, mechanism, scope, reaction conditions and kinetic profile.
  • The student can apply and extrapolate known concepts to new catalytic reactions.

Teaching methods

  • Lecture
  • Self-study

Lectures, literature, tutorial, exercises on canvas

Learning activities

Activity

Number of hours

Zelfstudie

168

Attendance

This programme does not have requirements concerning attendance (TER part B).

Assessment

Item and weight Details

Final grade

1 (100%)

Tentamen

Inspection of assessed work

Contact the course coordinator to make an appointment for inspection.

Fraud and plagiarism

The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

Course structure

WeeknummerOnderwerpenStudiestof
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Additional information

Recommended prior knowledge (but not compulsory):  MSc Organometallic Chemistry (or at least BSc Organometallic Chemistry).

Contact information

Coordinator

  • prof. dr. Joost Reek