Sep 18, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHEM 420 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory


(3 units)

Prerequisites: CHEM 220B  and CHEM 320L  and either CHEM 361  or NSCI 361 , all with a grade of “C” or better. CHEM 331 is recommended.
Modern methods in synthesis and characterization of organic compounds. Multistep synthesis, synthetically useful transformations and transition metal catalysis. Small molecule structure elucidation with an emphasis on NMR and mass spectrometry. Separations of complex reaction mixtures and utilization of inert atmosphere. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students are expected to attend three hours of lecture on use of chemical literature.

Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 1 hr., laboratory 6 hrs.)