Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

Department: Chemistry

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122 OR CHEM 152

Description: Chemistry 251 HONORS is a 3-credit course with a limited enrollment. This course is specifically designed for chemistry majors plus any other students interested in a deeper study of the subject. Subjects will include current topics in organic chemistry along with in-depth descriptions of mechanisms and their implications, discussions of industrial and pharmaceutical chemistry and ethical questions that often arise with chemical use. Advanced problem solving sessions will be included. Either CHEM 211 or CHEM 251 may be taken as a prerequisite for higher study in chemistry, but only one of these may be taken for credit. Students with an A or A- in chemistry 121 or 151 are eligible to enroll in this class. Students who came to Rice with an AP score of 5 are also eligible. Chemistry majors are encouraged to enroll. Please secure the SPECIAL REGISTRATION REQUEST FORM from the Registrar's Office and bring the completed form to my office. You may also leave it in the mailbox outside my office (GRB 300D). I will return it to the Registrar. Instructor Permission Required.