Department of Chemistry Training 2014-15

This course covers safety procedures and practices for experimental chemists.

This course covers safety procedures and practices for experimental chemists.

This talk introduces the computing services in Chemistry.

This talk is provided by the Department's Academic Secretary and will cover accounts and finance procedures in the Department of Chemistry

This talk will be presented by the Head of Graduate Education and representatives from the Researcher Development Programme and the Careers Service to advise new graduate students on the graduate education opportunities in the Department of Chemistry.

INTRODUCTORY LECTURES (IL)

(IL1) You and Your PhD: How to Write a Thesis

In this introductory session, time will be devoted to a discussion of how to plan your time effectively on a day to day basis, how to produce a dissertation/thesis and the essential requirements of an experimental section. General information will also be provided on the regulations and process surrounding submission of the first year probationary report and PhD thesis.

This talk covers giving undergraduate supervisions in the Department of Chemistry and is compulsory for any new supervisors. PLEASE NOTE START TIME IS 4.00PM WHICH IS A LATER START TIME THAN ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON THE FIRST WEEK TIMETABLE

INTRODUCTORY LECTURES (IL)

(IL2) Scientific Writing - from Pain to Pleasure

Much of scientific knowledge and information is communicated in written form, be it via journal publications, theses, or in other media. However, scientific writing differs from other styles of writing quite significantly, with regard to structure, grammar, and word choice. This lecture will outline the basics of what to consider when 'writing science', in order to smoothen the path to your first peer-reviewed publications, as well as your later thesis.

This talk introduces the principles of scientific computing.

INTRODUCTORY LECTURES (IL)

(IL3) Getting the Most out of our Departmental Characterisation Facilities

This is the first (Part A) of a two part course which introduces postgraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It is useful not only for newcomers to Cambridge but also for Cambridge graduates who may not previously have made full use of all facilities. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit.

This is the second (Part B) of a two part course which introduces postgraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It is useful not only for newcomers to Cambridge but also for Cambridge graduates who may not previously have made full use of all facilities. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit.

CHARACTERISATION TECHNIQUES (CT)

(CT1) Mass Spectrometry And Solution Phase NMR Spectroscopy (3L+2W)

This is the second (Part B) of a two part course which introduces postgraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It is useful not only for newcomers to Cambridge but also for Cambridge graduates who may not previously have made full use of all facilities. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit.

This is the second (Part B) of a two part course which introduces postgraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It is useful not only for newcomers to Cambridge but also for Cambridge graduates who may not previously have made full use of all facilities. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit.

BIOLOGICAL (BIO)

(BIO2) Biosynthesis and its Manipulation (2L)

This two part lecture series aims to give an overview of the biosynthesis of the major natural product classes – the terpenoids, polyketides, alkaloids and ribosomal/non-ribosomal peptides. The end of the second lecture will feature a discussion of the genetic manipulation of natural product producing organisms to generate new unnatural analogues, with industrially successful examples of this exciting new technology show-cased.

This is the second (Part B) of a two part course which introduces postgraduates to the Department of Chemistry Library and its place within the wider Cambridge University Library system. It is useful not only for newcomers to Cambridge but also for Cambridge graduates who may not previously have made full use of all facilities. It provides general information on what is available, where it is and how to get it. Print and electronic resources are included. It is necessary to attend both Parts A and B in order to qualify for transferable skills credit.

CHARACTERISATION TECHNIQUES (CT)

(CT1) Mass Spectrometry And Solution Phase NMR Spectroscopy (3L+2W)

BIOLOGICAL (BIO)

(BIO2) Biosynthesis and its Manipulation (2L)

This two part lecture series aims to give an overview of the biosynthesis of the major natural product classes – the terpenoids, polyketides, alkaloids and ribosomal/non-ribosomal peptides. The end of the second lecture will feature a discussion of the genetic manipulation of natural product producing organisms to generate new unnatural analogues, with industrially successful examples of this exciting new technology show-cased.

CHARACTERISATION TECHNIQUES (CT)

(CT1) Mass Spectrometry And Solution Phase NMR Spectroscopy (3L+2W)

ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (AO)

(AO1) MOs in Chemical Reactions (4L)

The lectures will describe how the sense and degree of stereospecificity in several fundamental chemical reactions – substitution, elimination and addition – and the sense and degree of stereoselectivity in others – nucleophilic and electrophilic attack on double bonds with diastereotopic surfaces – can be explained by considering the molecular orbitals involved.

CHARACTERISATION TECHNIQUES (CT)

(CT1) Mass Spectrometry And Solution Phase NMR Spectroscopy (3L+2W)

ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (AO)

(AO1) MOs in Chemical Reactions (4L)

The lectures will describe how the sense and degree of stereospecificity in several fundamental chemical reactions – substitution, elimination and addition – and the sense and degree of stereoselectivity in others – nucleophilic and electrophilic attack on double bonds with diastereotopic surfaces – can be explained by considering the molecular orbitals involved.

An optional course introducing electronic databases SciFinder and Reaxys presented by Dr Jonathan Goodman.

Hands-on investigation following the presentation in the Unilever Lecture Theatre.

SciFinder provides access to biochemical, chemical, chemical engineering, medical and other related information in journal and patent literature. Bibliographic, substance and reaction information is available. It includes references from more than 10,000 scientific journals and patent information from 63 patent issuing authorities. Sources include journals, patents, conference proceedings, dissertations, technical reports and books. It is one of the world’s largest collections of organic and inorganic substance information. It is possible to search by topic, author, company name, chemical structure, substructure, structure similarity and reaction. Unlimited access via the web. Personal registration required. Please register for SciFinder access with your Cambridge email address as soon as possible and before the course. More information and links to registration page here: http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/eresources/scifinder/.

Reaxys combines the content of CrossFire Beilstein, Gmelin and the Patent Chemistry Database in one search. Validated reaction and substance data are integrated with synthesis planning. Data from all three sources are merged into one substance record. Unlimited access via the web: https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/search.do (off-site access via Raven password). Personal registration is not required for access.