Syllabus for Chemistry 956 - Fall 2007

Course content: “Strategies for Organic Synthesis”

Instructor:

Professor Robert E. Maleczka, Jr.  
phone: 355-9715 x124
email: maleczka@msu.edu 
office hours: by appointment (540 Chemistry)

Course Secretary:

Ms. Nancy Lavrik
email: lavrik@chemistry.msu.edu


Lecture Times: TTh 1:35–2:45 pm, room 329 Chemistry Building



 
Dates
Synthetic Approaches to Carbocyclic and Acyclic Molecules
September 4 – October 26
Exam-1
October 27 (9-11; 136 Chemistry)
Case Studies
October 30 – November 29
Student Presentations
December 4, 5, 6
Final Exam
December 10 (2-5 pm; 114 Biochemistry)



Grading:

Grades will be based on points earned on one midterm examination (100 pts), a synthesis project (100 pts), and a final exam (100 pt).



Missed Exams:
No makeup exams will be given.


Class Conduct: Professional, courteous, and ethical conduct is expected of all students at all times.  Likewise, diversity among students should be respected.  Please turn off your cell phones before entering the class room. Policy on Cheating: Any student caught cheating will receive a grade of 0.0 for the course.  In addition, a letter describing the incident will be sent to the chairperson of the Chemistry department, as well as that student's Ph.D. advisor, the  Dean of CNS. 

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