CHEM 742 - Theoretical Organic Chemistry

(3 units)

Elementary quantum mechanics including molecular orbital theory, Huckel theory, aromaticity, and orbital symmetry rules; molecular mechanics calculations; reaction mechanisms.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain fundamental concepts of theoretical organic chemistry at an advanced level.
2. apply quantum-mechanical concepts to problems in organic chemistry.
3. formulate and solve advanced problems in theoretical organic chemistry.
4. apply computational chemistry to problems in organic chemistry.
5. discuss the relationship of theoretical organic chemistry in the broader context of organic chemistry.

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