CHEM 249 - Organic Chemistry for Majors III

Institution:

Drexel University

Subject:

Chemistry

Description:

This course completes development of the basic foundation of modern organic chemistry started in CHEM 246. Lecture topics include the chemistry of aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids & their derivatives, carbohydrates, organometallic compounds, and multi-step organic synthesis. Asymmetric synthesis and C,C-bond forming reactions will also be covered. Lab topics include the multi-step syntheses of benzocaine and DEET, stereochemical inversion, diazonium coupling, Aldol condensation, sequential Diels-Alder and lactonization reactions, and the principles of functional group protection.

Credits:

7.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CHEM 248 [Min Grade: D] or (CHEM 242 [Min Grade: D] and CHEM 245 [Min Grade: D])

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Notes:

Can enroll if major is CHEM. Not repeatable for credit.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.drexel.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 895-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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