CHEM 740 - Methods of Organic Synthesis

(3 units)

Survey of reactions of value in synthesis.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain methods used at the graduate level for the synthesis of alcohols, alkyl halides, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, amines, carbonyl compounds, ethers and thiols, and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
2. explain the uses of protective groups for alcohols, amines, and carbonyl compounds and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
3. explain methods for oxidation and reduction, and their functional group selectivities, and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
4. explain aromatic substitution reactions and cyclization methods for making 3-6 membered rings and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
5. explain the regioselectivities and stereoselectivites of various reactions and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

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