09-218 Organic Chemistry II

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course further develops many of the concepts introduced in Organic Chemistry I, 09-217. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of reaction mechanisms for understanding the outcome of chemical transformations, and the employment of a wide variety of functional groups and reaction types in the synthesis of organic molecules. Also, time permitting, included in the course will be special topics selected from the following; polymers and advanced materials, biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins and nucleic acids, and drug design. 3 hrs. lec., 1 hr. rec.

Prerequisites: 09-219 or 09-217

Offered: Spring 2027, Summer 2026, Spring 2026

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