Transcript Chemistry 4201: Advanced Organic Chemistry Dr. Caroline Clower

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
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Course Topics
• Aldol/Claisen
condensations
• Heterocyclic molecules
• Natural products
• Fabrics and dyes
• Synthesis
Pacific yew tree
– Green chemistry
– How are drugs designed
and developed?
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