1. Chemistry 4201: Advanced Organic Chemistry Dr. Caroline Sheppard Fall 2014

2. Introduction to the course Role/check majors/id no shows Attendance sheet Webpage Syllabus Schedule

3. Advanced Organic Chemistry What is it? What is this molecule?

4. Course Topics Conjugated systems and Diels-Alder UV Spectroscopy Molecular Orbital Theory

5. Course Topics Industrial applications – Polymers (types, synthesis, applications) – Recycling – Insecticides – Organic chemistry and your cell phone

6. 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

7. 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

8. Course Topics Food Chemistry – Nutrients/vitamins – Specific foods (milk, coffee, wine) – Food additives – Flavorings and aromas – Herbs

9. Research Project Description Due dates

10. 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?

11. 2411/2412 Review