CHEM-32053 credit hours

Organic Synthesis

Chemistry · 3 hrs Lecture

Offered: Winter Only, Every Year

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CHEM-3205 prerequisites

5 courses appear in this chain, up to 4 levels deep. 4 are needed whichever route you take: CHEM-1111 → CHEM-1112 → CHEM-2202 → CHEM-2203

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CHEM-2202Organic Chemistry I

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CHEM-1111Introduction to Chemical Properties of Matter

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

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CHEM-0100Foundations of Chemistry

CHEM-1112Basic Principles of Chemical Reactivity

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Chemistry 40S

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CHEM-0100Foundations of Chemistry

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CHEM-2203Organic Chemistry II

CHEM-2202Organic Chemistry I

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Description

This course deals with the synthesis of organic compounds. Topics include synthetic strategies, conformational analysis, use of protecting groups, and chiral induction. Molecular orbital theory will be introduced and applied to the study of pericyclic reactions.

Requisite courses

CHEM-2202 and CHEM-2203 [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Students may not hold credit for this course and CHEM-4202.

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.