KE00CT12 Biomass Molecules: Chemistry and Applications (5 op)
Verkosto-opintojakso
Verkosto: Kansalliset tohtoriopinnot
Tarjolla: Tohtorikoulutus
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Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Kuvaus
- Structure of monosaccharides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides
- Formation of the glycosidic linkage and oligosaccharide synthesis
- Structure of aromatic biomass molecules (lignin, lignans och other phenolic compounds)
- Biomass molecules as a raw material in organic synthesis
- Applications of NMR spectroscopy in structural elucidation of biomass molecules
Osaamistavoitteet
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After successfully completing the course, the students are able to:
- Describe the structure of different monosaccharides, oligosaccharides and polysaccharides
- Design synthesis routes for monosaccharide derivatives and oligosaccharides
- Describe the structure of aromatic biomass molecules (lignin, lignans and other phenolic compounds)
- Understand the role of biomass molecules as a raw material in organic synthesis
- Analyze and interpret NMR spectra of biomass molecules
- Read and analyze scientific literature related to biomass molecules
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
- Theoretical knowledge
- Literature searching skills
- Ability to perform
Esitietojen kuvaus
Bachelor level in organic chemistry