The University of St. Thomas

Organometallic Chemistry
Title:Organometallic Chemistry
Course Number:250
College:College of Arts & Sciences
Instructor:Boyd, David C
Time:0900 - 1130
Location:Owens Science Hall St Paul
Room:OWS 257
Credit Hours Start Date End Date Days Available Enrollment Maximum
2 01/05 01/29 M  T  W   -  F 20 0 20
Course Description:
A study of the structure, bonding, and reactions of compounds that contain direct metal-carbon bonds. Emphasis is placed on the role these compounds play as stoichiometric and catalytic reagents in organic and inorganic synthesis. Additional topics include electronic and structural theory, reaction mechanisms, and the role of organometallics in biochemistry and material science. Offered alternate January terms. Prerequisite: CHEM 201