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Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - CHEM 450 D100

Physical Organic Chemistry (3)

Class Number: 6942

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Mon, Wed, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 18, 2021
    Sat, 10:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CHEM 360 and 380, both with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A study of the structure, stereochemistry and conformation of molecules and their effect on the reactivity of organic molecules. The physical basis of organic chemistry. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Please note, this course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change.

Mode of Teaching:
3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week

Lecture: In-Person, Burnaby Campus
Tutorial: In-Person, Burnaby Campus

Topics Include:

  • Acids and Bases, Bronsted Catalysis Law
  • Simple Kinetics
  • Solvent Effects and Isotope Effects
  • Structure – Reactivity Relationships
  • Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions
  • Addition and Elimination Reactions
  • Carbonyl Addition Reactions

Combined graduate course: CHEM 750 - Physical Organic Chemistry (3)

Grading

  • Midterm Exam 25%
  • Problem Sets 25%
  • Final Exam 50%

Department Undergraduate Notes:

A grade of C- or better is required for all prerequisite courses.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the fall 2021 term.