CHEM 744 - Stereochemistry and Conformational Analysis

(3 units)

Stereoisomerism, molecular symmetry, chirality, optical activity, torsional isomerism, conformations of cyclic and acyclic molecules, stereoselectivity and stereospecificity, chiral discrimination, stereochemical methods.

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 topicity and chirality of organic molecules.
2. describe molecular stereochemistry using precise definitions of stereochemical vocabulary.
3. articulate the differences and interplay between conformation and stereochemistry.
4. quantify the kinetic and thermodynamic factors that dictate conformational preferences and stereocontrol.

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