Total Synthesis

Graduate / Professional

This course is conducted as a seminar. The content focuses on modern strategies and tactics in natural product synthesis with a focus on alkaloids, terpenes, and polyketides. One objective of the course is to introduce strategy level decision making considering multiple approaches to retrosynthetic disconnection. Additionally, a wide variety of methodologies are described and discussed with respect to how they can be implemented in total synthesis. The course draws from primary sources in order for students to develop critical reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: one chemistry course at the 500 level or permission of the instructor. ½ Course cr TTh 11:35am-12:50pm