CHEM 6690 - Organic and Polymer Synthesis Using Transition Metal Catalysts

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: primarily for graduate students or advanced undergraduates; CHEM 6050 or equivalent or permission of instructor.

G. W. Coates.

Transition metal-based catalysts are invaluable in both organic and polymer synthesis. This course begins with an overview of polymer chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and catalysis. Subsequent modules on catalytic synthesis of small molecules and polymers are then presented. Topics of current interest are emphasized.