CHE 2020 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

credits: 3.0
NOTE: CHE 2021 - PROBLM SOLVING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II is not a requirement in order to take Organic Chem II. Is a continuation of CHE 2010 and with the same objectives. Emphasis will be on developing an understanding of structure property relationships and the use of a mechanistic approach to the prediction of reactions. In addition, students will be expected to develop the laboratory and information gathering skill needed to carry out a multi-step synthesis, to name compounds by appropriate nomenclature systems, and to predict reactions of compounds containing more than one function a group. Objectives: A) Explaining, discussing and analyzing qualitative spectra (FT-NMR, FT-IR, UV-Vis and Mass Spectrums); B) Analyzing, designing and comparing synthetic strategies; C) Constructing and propose their own synthetic pathways; D) Identifying and classifying functional groups, reaction types and reactivities of organic compounds. Method of Instruction: Will be primarily taught through lectures and classroom discussion. The course will follow the required textbook and will be partially supplemented by handouts and web references. Along with having an open-lecture where students will be allowed to ask questions or add comments, the course will also involve group discussions and problem set sessions. Students will be given homework sets along with in-class tests and quizzes. There will be review sessions available outside of the normal class time at the student’s request and the instructor’s discretion. Students will be able to have one-on-one review/study sessions with the instructor during office hours by appointment. Method of Evaluation: Tests (400 pts.), Final (Cumulative 200 pts.), Homework (150 pts.), and Quizzes (150 pts.).

Prerequisite(s): CHE 2010 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Co-Requisite(s): MUST BE TAKEN WITH LAB CHE 2020L.