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Syllabus Dr. Peter Wipf [[email protected]], 4-8606 CHEMISTRY 2320 12:00-1:15 PM, MW, 228 EBERL ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2 This introductory graduate level course presents the basic principles of synthetic methodology, retrosynthesis, and the tactics and strategies of total synthesis. Chem 2310 is not a prerequisite for this course, however a sound knowledge of the material covered in the sophomore organic courses 0310 and 0320 (or equivalent) is. There are three major sections to this course: • (a) Core chapters on basic synthetic methodologies and retrosynthetic planning. Asymmetric synthesis is an important characteristic of modern organic chemistry, and therefore we will often stress enantioselective and diastereoselective processes, mechanisms, and transition state analysis.• (b) Special topics, such as heterocyclic, pericyclic, medicinal, organometallic, combinatorial, and microwave chemistry. • (c) Advanced chapters on natural product and complex molecule synthesis strategies. Every section includes ample examples from the chemical literature and is concluded by an exam. In principle, progress to the next section depends on class performance. Class Topics & Partial Lecture Notes: See our course web page at http://ccc.chem.pitt.edu/wipf/Courses/2320_07.html. Journal Club: Mondays 5:00-5:50 PM, 130 CHVRN. Based on student participation; voluntary, but may be used for extra credit. Please follow the format of the Sample Presentation. Material covered in the Journal Club is likely to appear on Exams. Homework: I will use the Evans’ web site http://evans.harvard.edu/problems/ for weekly problem assignments. While homework will not be collected or graded (you are able to access the chemical literature to read up on the subjects), Exams will make extensive use of analogous questions. Ofc. Hrs: Tuesdays 5:00-5:50 PM, Room 1301A. Texts: Carruthers/Coldham “Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis” http://www.cambridge.org/uk/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521778301 I will not follow this book closely, but it provides background supplementary information on most topics that are discussed in the lectures. All chapters of this book are considered part of the course material. Additional references & recommended readings will be given to Advanced Organic Chemistry, Parts A & B, by F. A. Carey and R. J. Sundberg. These books are available on-line from the Pitt library: http://site.ebrary.com/lib/pitt/Doc?id=10046999 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/pitt/Doc?id=10047037 Also recommended for occasional consideration is The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms by R. B. Grossman. http://www.chem.uky.edu/research/grossman/textbook.html Models: Darling flexible model kit (Z108006-1KT, $53.20; page E474 in the 2005/6 Aldrich catalog) is optional but highly recommended.Exams: 2-3 Midterms; scheduling tbd; 100 points each. In each exam, 1-2 questions will be dedicated to Name Reactions. Cumulative Final: Monday, April 23, 12:00-1:15 PM; 200 points. There will be no make-up exams. You will have one (1) week from the time your exams are handed back to submit them for regrade or comments, if you feel it is necessary (the test will be reconsidered in its entirety). Clearly mark what should be regraded; it is not allowed to make any changes or additions on the exam if you intend to submit it for regrading. Cheating in any form before, during or after an exam will result in an F grade for the course. Cell phones and PDAs must be turned off and stowed away during all lectures and exams. For general academic integrity guidelines, see: http://www.pitt.edu/~provost/ai1.html. Results for exams and quizzes as well as copies of handouts and slides and other course-related information will be posted at http://ccc.chem.pitt.edu/wipf/Courses/2320_07.html. Please check the exam scores for accuracy (I will use your student ID number as identification; if you object to this, or would like me to use another number, please let me know). Students with Disabilities: If you have a disability for which you are requesting an accomodation, please contact me as well as Disability Resources and Services, 216 WPU (http://www.drs.pitt.edu/), as early as possible in the term. DRS will verify your disability and determine reasonable accomodations for this course. Key to Success: Attend the lectures and use every opportunity to ask questions; be conscientious about homework and literature readings. Discuss the material with your colleagues. Participate in the Journal


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