(CHEM 450) Advanced Organic Synthesis
A concentration on advanced topics in organic chemistry including enantioselective catalysis, organometallic chemistry, name reactions and a study of more advanced, arrow-pushing, reaction mechanisms for the synthesis of complex molecules.
Course Learning Outcomes
To gain advanced knowledge of organic chemistry and how it applies to the field of biochemistry through the following:
- To understand the importance of three-dimensional structures and how this can influence reactivity.
- To be able to construct (synthesize) complex organic molecules from relatively simple precursors using synthetic strategies.
- To develop the ability to logically approach complex problems and think critically about how to solve them.
- To understand the nature and reactivity of catalytic processes.
- To build a foundation of organic reaction mechanism through Named Reactions.