CHEM 5860 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

Goals: To further develop skills in modern mechanistic theory, organophysical chemistry, and retrosynthetic analysis. Particular emphasis is placed on stereocontrol in synthetic applications.

Content: Problem solving discussion sessions; individual and group problem sets; critical analysis of research seminars and research papers.

Taught: Alternate years.

Prerequisites: CHEM 3460 and CHEM 3550 (C grade or better), or by permission of instructor.

Credits: 4 credits