Organic Synthesis

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course deals with the synthesis of organic compounds. Topics include synthetic strategies, conformational analysis, use of protecting groups, and chiral induction. Molecular orbital theory will be introduced and applied to the study of pericyclic reactions. Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and CHEM-4202. Requisite Courses: CHEM-2202 and CHEM-2203 [prerequisite(s)].