Course for international guest/part time students

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Organization

TTK Department of Organic Chemistry

Code

homcatk20em

Title

Homogeneous Catalysis

Usual semester

Autumn

Published semester

2026/27/1

ECTS

4

Language

en

Learning outcomes

a) Knowledge - Knowledge of theoretical background of transition metal-catalyzed processes b) Abilities - their organic synthetic applications, organic synthesis problem solving, application of catalytic processes in the planning of syntthetic route of complex molecules, c) Attitude - Independently develop his organic synthetic practical knowledge on the basis of the acquired knowledge. d) Autonomy and responsibility - During the studies he/she accepts and follows the professional expectations.

Course content

Discussion of elementary steps of catalytic cycles (structure-reactivity relationship), discussion of basic catalytic transformations: hydrogenation, hydroformylation, polymerization, cross-coupling reactions, epoxidation, dihydroxylation, metathesis, cyclopropanation, C-H activation, photocatalysis.

Assessment method

Written exam at the end of the semester with five-scale assessment, K(5).

Bibliography

Piet W. N. M. van Leeuwen: Homogeneous Catalysis, Gary O. Spessard, Gary L. Miessler Organometallic Chemistry

Programmes of the course