Chemistry 4201: Advanced Organic Chemistry Dr. Caroline Sheppard Fall 2014
Introduction to the course Role/check majors/id no shows Attendance sheet Webpage Syllabus Schedule
Advanced Organic Chemistry What is it? What is this molecule?
Course Topics Conjugated systems and Diels-Alder UV Spectroscopy Molecular Orbital Theory
Course Topics Industrial applications – Polymers (types, synthesis, applications) – Recycling – Insecticides – Organic chemistry and your cell phone
Course Topics Aldol/Claisen condensations Heterocyclic molecules Natural products Fabrics and dyes Synthesis – Green chemistry – How are drugs designed and developed? Pacific yew tree Taxol
Course Topics Applications of 2411/2412 topics – Chemistry of vision – Organic molecules and reactions used in forensic analysis – Drug testing methods and reactions – Applications of spectroscopy
Course Topics Food Chemistry – Nutrients/vitamins – Specific foods (milk, coffee, wine) – Food additives – Flavorings and aromas – Herbs
Research Project Description Due dates
Index cards On front: – Name/nickname – Graduation date – Plans after graduation – Current job – Hobbies, etc. – Anything I need to know? On back: – What do you want to get out of this course? – Additional topics you want to cover?
2411/2412 Review