Physical Organic Chemistry I (310-1-01)

Instructors

Derek Ward Nelson

Meeting Info

Technological Institute L168: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course will focus on modern topics in physical organic chemistry, emphasizing the relationship between structure and reactivity. Topics to be covered include molecular orbital theory, orbital symmetry and reactivity, conformational analysis and stereochemistry, stereoelectronic effects, intermolecular forces and solvation, transition state theory, free energy
relationships and kinetic isotope effects, and reactive intermediates.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: Chem 215-3 or 217-3

Class Materials (Required)

1. Title: Modern Physical Organic Chemistry (latest edition)
Author: Anslyn and Dougherty
Publisher: Univ. Science Books
ISBN: 9781891389313
Approx. Price: $160 new, $75 rental or ebook

2. Title: Modern Physical Organic Chemistry - Student Solutions Manual (latest edition)
Author: Sponsler
Publisher: Univ. Science Books
ISBN: 9781891389368
Approx. Price: $65 new, $28 rental

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for CHEM majors and minors, or by consent of the instructor. Students must have taken CHEM 215-3 or CHEM 212-3 or Chem 217-3 with a C- or better to register for this course.