Periodic relationship of the elements and their compounds, including those less commonly encountered. Bonding, reaction mechanisms, complexes, and stereo-chemistry are among the topics discussed. Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic compounds by modern methodology. Introduction to polymer synthesis, properties and characterization. Applications of the principles of organic chemistry to biochemical problems.
Emphasis is on bioorganic models for biochemical processes.
Molecular Modeling Methods. Use of molecular mechanics methods to solve structural problems in organic, bioorganic, and biophysical chemistry. Special Topics in Organic Chemistry. Advanced topics in organic chemistry as may fit the needs and interests of the students and faculty. Such topics might be stereoisomerism, heterocycles, alkaloids, organic mechanisms, structure-activity relationships.