Classes

242 Organic Chemistry II

Prerequisites: 241 (Organic Chemistry I) and 243 (Organic Lab I). Corequisite: 244 (Organic Lab II).

CHEM 242 is a continuation of 241 with emphasis on the chemistry of organic functional groups.  The course covers conjugated double bonds, aromaticity, aromatic reactions, alcohols, carbonyls, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, and a brief introduction to biochemistry.

CHEM 389/391 Chemistry in the Community: a service learning course

CHEM 389/391 is a one credit independant study service learning course designed to offer junior and senior undergraduates an opportunity to develop science communication skills by designing, setting up, and explaining a series of demonstrations for the nearby New Orleans Science and Math Charter High School.  The course meets once a week, and includes 3-5 visits at NOSMCHS

741 Advanced Organic Chemistry; Physical Organic

CHEM 741 is a detailed investigation of the fundamentals of organic chemistry.  The course covers the concepts of molecular orbital theory, thermodynamics and kinetics as applicable to organic synthesis.  The course also discusses the concepts of steric and electronic effects and there effect on organic reactivity.  Reactive intermediates, and a variety of general reaction types are covered as case studies.

743 Advanced Polymer Chemistry

CHEM 743 attempts to provide an overview of polymer chemistry with a particular focus for those interested in the practical aspects for carrying out related research.   The course seeks to carry out a general overview of the synthetic methods and characterization of polymeric materials.  In addition, the applications of polymeric material for electronic, lithographic, and medical applications will be highlighted.