CHEM 6020 Synthesis and Reactions of Organic Compounds
Second five-week summer session: one or more meetings with instructor and two to three laboratory sessions per week. Individual research to be carried out by the student independently. Students are to investigate the rates of hydrolysis and other reactions of a series of organic compounds that have been specifically modified. A written report, following the guidelines of the American Chemical Society, and a seminar presentation of the results of the research are required.