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Academic Year 2004/2005

Advanced Organic Synthesis
CHEM 359 FA

The control of reactivity and selectivity to achieve specific syntheses is one of the overarching goals of organic chemistry. This course is intended to provide the advanced undergraduate and graduate students in chemistry with a sufficient foundation to comprehend and use the research literature in organic chemistry. Concentrating on the most important reactions and efficient synthetic methods used for organic synthesis, this course presents the material by reaction type. The planning and execution of multi-step synthesis will also be included.

MAJOR READINGS

Francis A. Carey, Richard J. Sundberg, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, PART B: REACTIONS AND SYNTHESIS, 4th ed. 2001

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One midterm exam, one final. Weekly homework assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

CHEM 251, 252 or the equivalent. Undergraduates may register for this course after consulting with the instructor.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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