This course serves as a continuation of Organic Chemistry I and provides further, fundamental overview of classical organic chemistry. After taking this course—students should gain general understanding of the concept of aromaticity and nomenclature of aromatic compounds—followed by more in-depth focus on two fundamental transformations: Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution (SEAr) and Nucleophilic Aromatic Substitution (SNAr). Students will learn the difference between Electron Withdrawing Groups (EWG) and Electron Donating (Releasing) Groups; and, various synthetic transformations involving aromatic compounds, including named reaction such as Friedel-Crafts Alkylation and Acylation.
The course also provides a general overview of two important spectroscopic methods of characterization of organic compounds: IR (Infrared) spectroscopy and NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) spectroscopy. Specifically, it covers analysis of IR and 1H Proton NMR spectra and introduction to 13C Carbon NMR spectroscopy.
The course continues to cover properties and synthesis involving some of the most important functional groups: ketones and aldehydes, stability and reactivity of a carbonyl group C=O; and, carboxylic acids and their derivatives (acid halides, acid anhydrides, esters, amides and nitriles). The course will then progress to provide a more-focused overview of enols and enolates, keto-enol tautomerization and key reactions involving enols: Haloform Reaction; Aldol Condensation; Claisen Condensation; Michael Addition, etc. Students will also be introduced to amines and anilines, their synthesis and chemical properties including aromatic diazonium salts formation and their synthetic utility.
The course concludes with an overview of the Diels-Alder reaction (also known as [4+2] cycloaddition): mechanism, dienes versus dienophiles and the formation of [2.2.1] bicycles (the difference between endo-products and exo-products).
This course is designed for biology, pre-medical, pre-nursing, preclinical, pre-health students and anyone who is interested in learning introductory organic chemistry. A foundation in general chemistry and completion of Organic Chemistry I is recommended to understand the topics of this course.
Contact Information:
Fiona O'Donnell-Lawson
unexbio@ucsd.edu
Course Number: CHEM-40011
Credit: 4.50 unit(s)
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4/3/2023 - 6/17/2023
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Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Valiulin, Roman
Roman A. Valiulin believes that the key to effective teaching lies in bringing together deep understanding of the subject matter with insight into the bigger picture and recognition of the rich information that an elegant visual can convey. Great learning opportunities occur also when this approach is complemented with examples, homework assignments, projects, visually rich infographics, summaries, and comparison charts. His early learning experiences have helped shape his approach to teaching. Specifically, as early as high school, chemistry was not his natural forte. Consequently, he worked hard to develop creative methods for approaching, understanding, and applying complex subject-matter. In other words, he learned how to learn.This proved to be successful, as Roman A. Valiulin wen...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDOrganic Chemistry as a Second Language 5th
by David R. Klein
ISBN / ASIN: 9781119493914
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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No refunds after: 4/10/2023.
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4/3/2023 - 6/17/2023
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You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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4/17/2023 - 7/1/2023
$845
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Strain, Jacob
Jacob Strain is a Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Texas at Austin where he is currently working on organic-Silicon interfaces. He has over 15 years of laboratory experience and has published numerous articles. He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and received his Ph.D. from the University of Louisville, where he studied the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide.
Valiulin, Roman
Roman A. Valiulin believes that the key to effective teaching lies in bringing together deep understanding of the subject matter with insight into the bigger picture and recognition of the rich information that an elegant visual can convey. Great learning opportunities occur also when this approach is complemented with examples, homework assignments, projects, visually rich infographics, summaries, and comparison charts. His early learning experiences have helped shape his approach to teaching. Specifically, as early as high school, chemistry was not his natural forte. Consequently, he worked hard to develop creative methods for approaching, understanding, and applying complex subject-matter. In other words, he learned how to learn.This proved to be successful, as Roman A. Valiulin wen...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDOrganic Chemistry as a Second Language 5th
by David R. Klein
ISBN / ASIN: 9781119493914
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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4/17/2023 - 7/1/2023
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or unex-sciencetech@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.