Organic Photochemistry
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Syllabus
Organic Photochemistry
- Introduction
- The Fundamentals
- Absorption – Emission
- Chemiluminescence
- Photochemistry of the Carbonyl Group
- Norrish type I
- Norrish type II
- Enolization Reactions
- Photochemistry of the Carbon – Carbon double Bond
- Sensitized Photooxidations
- Molecular Oxygen
- Photooxidation Type I (radical reactions)
- Photooxidation Type II (singlet oxygen chemistry)
- Photochemistry of Pericyclic Reactions
- Photochemistry in Biochemistry
- 7. Photochemistry in Biology and Medicine
Learning Outcomes
To learn basic aspects of organic photochemistry
Student Performance Evaluation
Weekly written homework 10%, Final written homework 30%, Oral presentation 20%, Final written examination 40%
Prerequisite courses
Knowledge of the undergraduate courses Organic Chemistry I and III
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply?
The program is addressed to graduates of Faculties of Sciences and Technology, Faculties of Engineering, Schools of Agriculture, and other Faculties of related subjects of Higher Education Institutions.
What is the methodology used?
The training curriculum consists of a number of specialized lectures on the above mentioned topics, laboratory and field work, hands-on exercises on data analysis and numerical modeling.
Is the programme full time?
Yes, and it lasts 4 semesters
What is the cost of the programme?
There are no tuition fees.
Is the programme tought in English?
The courses are taught in Greek or English depending on the audience. The Master thesis can be written in Greek or English after approval from the overseen committee.