CHEM 431 X - Advanced Organic Chemistry

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

An exploration of advanced concepts in organic chemistry such as chemical structure, properties of reactive intermediates, reaction mechanisms, kinetics, spectroscopic techniques, and synthetic methods. Topics will be explored by discussion of examples from the primary chemical literature; concepts will vary somewhat based upon student interest. A special emphasis will be placed on the development of scientific writing skills. Three discussions per week.

Offered Spring Odd Years

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 323, ENG 110.