CHEM 6941 - Advanced Organic Chemistry 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43335,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Shiva Moaven
Email: smoaven@ysu.edu
Course Description
Prerequisites: I will expect you to know the following concepts: 1) SN2, SN1, E1, and E2 mechanisms. 2) definitions of nucleophile, electrophile, and leaving group. If you are not comfortable with these concepts, please review them and bring yourself up to speed.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Advanced Organic Chemistry Part A: Structure and Mechanisms | Carey, F. A.; Sundberg, R. J. | 978-0-387-44899-3 |
| Required | The Art of Writing Reasonable Organic Reaction Mechanisms | Grossman, R. B. | 978-3-030-28733-7 |
Both eBooks are available free of charge via OhioLINK.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Schedule
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Carey Chapter 1 | |
| 8/31 | Carey Chapter 1 | |
| 9/7 | Carey Chapter 2 | |
| 9/14 | Carey Chapter 2 | |
| 9/21 | Carey Chapter 3 | |
| 9/28 | Carey Chapter 3 | |
| 10/5 | Grossman Chapter 1 | Exam 1 (10/07/2026) |
| 10/12 | Grossman Chapter 2 | |
| 10/19 | Grossman Chapter 2 | |
| 10/26 | Grossman Chapter 3 | |
| 11/2 | Grossman Chapter 3 | |
| 11/9 | Grossman Chapter 4 | Exam 2 (11/11/2026) |
| 11/16 | Grossman Chapter 4 | |
| 11/23 | Grossman Chapter 5 | |
| 11/30 | Grossman Chapter 5 | |
| 12/7 | Final Exam | 12/07/2026, 5:30-7:30 pm; (comprehensive) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.