CHEM 221N Introductory Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
Basic aspects of orbitals and their role in covalent bonding; delocalization of electrons. Alkanes: structure, nomenclature, isomerism, reactions. Introductory stereochemistry: enantiomers, diastereomers, conformers, Fischer and Newman projections, specification of chirality, E/Z isomerism.
Conformations of cyclic compounds. Alkylhalides: SN1; SN2; E1; E2 reaction mechanisms. Free-radical reactions, organometallic compounds. Chemistry of alkenes, alkynes, and dienes.
Lectures and laboratory.
CHEM 325 Organic Chemistry IV: Organic Structure and Stereochemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisites: CHEM 221, 222. Organic structure and stereochemistry including the relationship of stereochemistry to physical properties and chemical reactivity. Determination of organic structure and stereochemistry by chemical and spectroscopic means. Introduction to molecular symmetry.
Lectures and laboratory.
CHEM 498N/620N Advanced Topics in Chemistry: Nanochemistry (3 credits)
This module-based course will cover the areas of production, characterization and applications of nanoscale structures/materials. Each of the modules will be covered by a different professor (Drs. Capobianco, Cuccia, DeWolf and Skinner) as well as some guest lecturers.
Topics may include (but are not limited to): size dependent properties, synthesis of organic and inorganic nanostructures (particles, wires, rod, tubes), self-assembled structures, chemical patterning and functional nanopatterns, nanolithography, biomaterials. Applications will include photonics, optical properties, biodetection & biosensors and nanomachines.
CHEM 498 Advanced Topics in Chemistry: Supramolecular Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisites: CHEM 498. This course focuses on the hierarchical structures found in biology and how they serve as inspiration for new materials and technology. This course based on current literature, is oriented towards the areas in which biology is being used as a guide for developing new materials (Supramolecular Chemistry, polymer science, biomimetic and bioinspired materials, and nanomechanics of materials and biomaterials).
