Overview
Description
Continuation of CHEM 341, with emphasis on complex functional groups, detailed reaction mechanisms, multistep syntheses, and molecules relevant to biology and materials science.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- CHEM 241 with a grade of “A” or “B”
CHEM 341CHEM 241
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341, or CHEM 241 with a grade of “A” or “B”.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Restrictions
Credit not allowed in both CHEM 242 and CHEM 342.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- predict aromaticity in molecules and aromatic substitution products.
- identify oxygen-containing organic functional groups including alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids, and follow their transformations through oxidation-reduction, addition and substitution reactions.
- identify nitrogen containing functional groups including amines, amides, and nitriles through correct prediction of their structures, properties, and reactions.
- interpret IR and UV/visible spectra of organic molecules.
- demonstrate correct use of arrow-pushing mechanisms for complex multistep organic reactions involving multiple functional groups and including simple pericyclic reactions.
- apply organic structural and reactivity concepts to molecules of biological importance and complexity.