Organic Chemistry
CHEM 30
Subject & Catalog Number
Course Information
Description
Continuation of Chemistry 20 with a greater focus on complex chemical reactivity and challenging problem solving. Carbonyl chemistry and pericyclic reactions are covered in particular detail, using principles of stereochemistry, stereoelectronic theory, and molecular orbital theory as a foundation. Students develop skills in planning organic chemical syntheses and are given an introduction to organometallic chemistry.
Course Notes
The course features a problem solving and review session led by Prof. Myers, with a focus on challenging, collaborative problem solving using the week’s lecture material. Students are expected to attend both lectures and the review session during the week (Lectures: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30AM-11:45AM; Problem Session: Friday, Time TBD). In a typical week, there will be one problem set and two lecture integration problems. In addition to problem sets and laboratory work, the course will be assessed over three midterm examinations (1 hour each) and one final examination (3 hours). Office hours and help rooms will be available throughout the week.
Class Notes
Students should enroll in the placeholder discussion (DIS) and laboratory (LAB) sections and submit section preferences by Sunday, April 12 using this form: https://forms.gle/KwmbH8oc2H5QNUqA7. We will send section assignments via email by Tuesday, April 14.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
NOTE: This course requires additional sections; you will be prompted to choose secondary components during the Add to Cart process
