This course will introduce the basic concepts and models used to understand the structure and property of organic compounds. The application of these concepts to rationalize various types of organic reactions will be illustrated. The course content includes:
Concepts and Models in Organic Chemistry
Stereochemistry
Conformational Analysis
Molecular Orbital Theory
Reactive Intermediates
Methods of Studying Organic Reactions
Acidity and Basicity of Organic Compounds
Substituted Reactions
Addition Reactions
Elimination Reactions
Concerted reactions
Photochemistry
Prerequisite Courses:
Organic chemistry
Reference:
Felix A. Carroll ¡§Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry¡¨ Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 1998.
Eric V. Anslyn/Dennis A. Dougherty ¡§Modern Physical Organic Chemistry¡¨Unviersity Science Books, 2006.
Grading:
[1] Home work (20%)
[2] Midterm Exam (40%)
[3] Final Exam (40%)
