CHE 2021 - PROBLM SOLVING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

credits: 1.0
Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II is a 1 credit-hour course designed to provide a student concurrently enrolled in CHE 2020 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II with the skills and strategies to successfully solve complex chemical problems. This is a course intended to supplement the chemistry curriculum in an attempt to reinforce the analytical tools needed for success in the sciences. Objectives: A) Demonstrate the effective use of synthetic analyses and design within the context of topics encountered in an organic chemistry course; B) Employ a logical approach toward solving complex chemical problems and syntheses; C) Demonstrate the effective use of rational synthetic and retrosynthetic design toward the solution of common problems encountered in the organic chemistry. Method of Instruction: Active group discussion; problem-solving in small groups as well as independently at the board. Method of Evaluation: Grading for this course will be on a pass-fail basis and will depend on class attendance and class participation. Occasional take-home assignments will be used to reinforce the problem-solving skills learned in class as well as to assess student-learning.

Prerequisite(s): CHE 2010 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I