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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.
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Chemistry 4201:Advanced Organic ChemistryDr. Caroline SheppardFall 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
Taxol Pacific yew tree Course Topics • Aldol/Claisen condensations • Heterocyclic molecules • Natural products • Fabrics and dyes • Synthesis • Green chemistry • How are drugs designed and developed?
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?