Advanced Catalysis in Organic Synthesis. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: CHE 5643 or equivalent. This course will cover advanced topics in modern catalytic transformations useful in the synthesis of complex molecular structures. Topics will include an introduction to catalysis, organometallics overview, kinetics of catalysis, non-linear effects, kinetic resolutions, asymmetric hydrogenations, C-H activation, olefin metathesis, Pd-catalyzed allylic substitutions, transition metal mediated cross-couplings, biocatalysis and organocatalysis. (Formerly CHE 7633. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 6673 and 7633.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: GS01 $90.