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Is this course repeatable for credit?

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Are there any course equivalencies for this course?

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What restrictions apply?

Is this course part of academic program assessment?

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Current catalog description

(Prereq: CHEM 332/CHEM 332L) The course supplements and extends the knowledge base of CHEM 331-CHEM 332. The subject matter includes a look at some general methods used to study mechanistic pathways and how the data obtained can be interpreted to deduce the accepted mechanisms for selected types of reactions. Also included is a study of synthetic organic reactions and their applications as well as a look at methods for determining the structures of unknown organic compounds. F, alternate years.

Proposed catalog description, in the present tense, including prefix, number, title, (credits), (prerequisites), (co-requisites), course description, and semesters offered. Catalog description should be exactly as it is to appear in the catalog.

Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 credits) (Prereq:CHEM 332/CHEM 332L) (Coreq: CHEM 433L) The course supplements and extends the knowledge base of CHEM 331-CHEM 332. This course explores the strategies and methods used in modern synthetic organic chemistry. Focus is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms and how they can be used to explain selectivity. Examples from the current literature are used to illustrate these principles. As needed.

Justification For Request

What research has led to this request?

No research was conducted. The course is being handed to a new faculty member after a retirement and the goal is to introduce more current and useful examples and techniques into the course. Additionally, the change in credit hours is to reflect an increased emphasis on the lecture portion of the course.

What impact will this request have on existing academic programs?

There will be no impact on any existing academic programs

What financial costs are associated with this request?

This is a catalog and credit hour change and will require no additional resources. The paired with the reduction in laboratory contact hours, found in the accompanying Chem 443L changes, should decrease costs be reducing chemical consumption and waste generation which will be a net decrease in cost.

If NO change in cost is anticipated, how is this possible?

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