CHEM 3357 – Industrial Organic Chemistry

(3 credits – TG) 3 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial

Topics discussed in this course include: the hybridization of the carbon atom; covalent bonding; reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic hydrocarbons; functional groups and their reactions; polymerization and industrial applications. Major projects will include cradle-to-grave analysis of an assigned organic compound and theoretical development of new recycling methods for organics.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1209 or equivalent.