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2021　Basic Concepts of Organic Chemistry

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Chemistry
Instructor(s)
Ohmori Ken  Goto Kei 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon3-4()  Thr3-4()  
Group
-
Course number
CHM.D401
Credits
2
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2021/3/19
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

The course is designed to understand stereoelectronic effects to understand general reactivity of organic compounds and stereoselectivity in organic reactions. This course also focuses on the fundamental aspects of the intermolecular interactions associated with organic molecules as well as the structures of supramolecular assemblies.

Student learning outcomes

Students will able to explain basic facts related to the stereochemistry of organic compounds and the stereoselectivity of reactions such as the stereoelectronic effect and molecular orbital theory. Students will also gain an understanding of the role of intermolecular interactions on the structures and reactions of organic compounds.

Keywords

Stereoelectronic effect, Stereochemistry, Intermolecular interaction, Supramolecular chemistry

Competencies that will be developed

✔ Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Most course contents and topics are given by board writing.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Stereoelectronic effects: Felkin–Anh　model, Cieplak model, Bürgi–Dunitz trajectory Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 2 Stereoelectronic effects: conformation and reactivity of cyclohexane derivative, A-value Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 3 Stereoelectronic effects: anomeric effect Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 4 Stereoelectronic effects: Gauche effect Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 5 Stereoelectronic effects: Baldwin's rule Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 6 Stereoelectronic effects: Bredt rule, reaction of small ring-sized compounds Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 7 Stereoelectronic effects: other topics and exercise problems Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 8 Basic concepts of intermolecular interactions and supramolecular chemistry Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 9 Properties and classification of intermolecular interactions Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 10 Electrostatic interaction, van der Waals force, donor-acceptor interaction Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 11 Hydrogen bonding, hydrophobic effect Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 12 Concept of preorganization Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 13 Self-assembly Exercise problems might be given in this class.
Class 14 Intermolecular interactions in supramolecular catalysis Exercise problems might be given in this class.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

None

Reference books, course materials, etc.

For stereoelectronic effects
1) Stereoelectronic Effects, A. J. Kirby, Oxford University Press
2) Stereochemistry in Organic Compounds, E. L. Eliel and S. H. Wilen, Wiley;

Assessment criteria and methods

Students’ course scores are based on final exams, which will be held on-site (but, it depends on the situation at that moment and may be changed to a different method, e.g., an online exam.). Exercise problems and/or reporting assignments will also be considered.

Related courses

  • CHM.D201 ： Organic Chemistry I
  • CHM.D202 ： Organic Chemistry II
  • CHM.D301 ： Organic Chemistry III
  • CHM.D331 ： Organic Synthesis
  • CHM.D333 ： Organic Reactions

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Have basic knowledge of organic chemistry

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