From molecular medicine to molecular anthropology and all sciences in between, chemistry and more generally molecular science are driven by one's understanding of structure and how structure relates to properties, reactivities (mechanisms) and function (e.g. materials, medicines, diagnostics, imaging agents) and by one's ability to design and make molecules. This course integrates the mechanistic and structural foundations of organic chemistry with an emphasis on reactive intermediates, reaction mechanisms and strategies for the design and synthesis of complex molecules. An additional emphasis is placed on generating ideas and proposals directed at identifying and solving problems in science as required for a career in molecular science and for the advancement of science for societal benefit. Special guest lecturers and student presentations will be included.
3 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)
From molecular medicine to molecular anthropology and all sciences in between, chemistry and more generally molecular science are driven by one's understanding of structure and how structure relates to properties, reactivities (mechanisms) and function (e.g. materials, medicines, diagnostics, imaging agents) and by one's ability to design and make molecules. This course integrates the mechanistic and structural foundations of organic chemistry with an emphasis on reactive intermediates, reaction mechanisms and strategies for the design and synthesis of complex molecules. An additional emphasis is placed on generating ideas and proposals directed at identifying and solving problems in science as required for a career in molecular science and for the advancement of science for societal benefit. Special guest lecturers and student presentations will be included.
Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.