Chemistry 320 - Advanced Physical and Mechanistic Organic Chemistry

In this interactive course, students will explore the chemical tools and physical principles that can be applied to deduce organic mechanistic pathways. This course expands on topics from both CHEM 221 and 231 to include discussions of reaction stereochemistry and asymmetric reaction outcomes, spectroscopic and theoretical methods to validate proposed mechanisms, and catalysis with an emphasis on basic principles. Projects requiring primary literature review and proposal of novel research in the field of organic chemistry will be a major component of the class.

Fall semester. Professor Wiscons

How to handle overenrollment: Priority will be given to senior Chemistry majors followed by junior Chemistry majors

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: emphasis on written work, comprehension and analysis of primary academic literature, group work, and independent research