Organic Synthesis and Structure

Undergraduate / Graduate

This course seeks to introduce basic but important concepts in organic synthesis. Key coverage for this quarter includes stereoelectronic effects, conformational analysis, olefin reactions and synthesis, and enolate chemistry. By the end of this quarter, students are expected to have a deep understanding of the structure/reactivity relationship of typical organic molecules, to be capable of learning new synthetic reactions and understanding the reaction mechanism on your own, and to master basic skills to design synthesis of complex molecules.