Physical Organic Chemistry II (310-2-01)

Instructors

Michael R Wasielewski

Meeting Info

Technological Institute M120: Tues, Thurs 9:30AM - 10:50AM

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 orbital symmetry and reactivity, energy surfaces and Marcus theory, single-electron transfer reactions, solvent effects, nucleophilic and electrophilic reactivity, radical reactions, spin dynamics, photochemistry and photocatalysis, organic electronic materials, and organic materials for quantum information applications.

Registration Requirements

Registration is reserved for Chemistry majors and minors, or by consent of the instructor.

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, $90 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, $30

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for CHEM majors and minors, or by consent of the instructor.