CHEM 631 - Graduate Organic Chemistry

Units: 3
The theory and mechanism of organic reactions. Topics include conformational and stereochemical analysis, energetics of reaction paths, reaction kinetics, and chemical catalysis.

Prerequisites: CHEM 332 with grade C- or better.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

predict the geometric structure, reactivity and other properties of organic molecules.
predict conformational preference of organic molecules and the stereochemical preference in reactions.
describe different types of reactive intermediates and their importance in reactions.
evaluate and apply different techniques for the determination of mechanisms of organic reactions.
explain fundamental concepts of chemical catalysis
describe various forms of non-covalent interactions in organic systems, and predict the influence of solvent on reactivity.