Natural Science 0314 - Organic Chemistry II

This semester we will explore organic structure, reactivity, and spectroscopy through the study of aromatic molecules, carbonyl compounds, nitrogen-containing compounds, pericyclic reactions, and radical chemistry. The emphasis will be on organic mechanism and synthesis, along with relevance of the chemistry to biology, medicine, society, and environment. The laboratory will be centered around a full-semester research project aimed at designing more environmentally benign organic syntheses. By the end of the semester you will have a solid intuitive sense of how organic molecules react and how to manipulate them in the lab. Just as importantly, we will strive to understand the importance of the field of organic chemistry in the past, present, and future. Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry

Independent Work Quantitative Skills Students should expect to spend 8-12 hours a week outside of formal class/lab time on study, assignments, and laboratory work. Prereq: Organic Chemistry I