Orbitals reactivity and mechanisms

The first part of this course gives a brief presentation of molecular orbital theory (Hückel for conjugated p-systems)
then addresses pericyclic reactions and different methods (Dewar-Zimmermann, Woodward-Hofmann rules and Fukui’s method)
used to rationalize many aspects of these reactions. The second part is dedicated to stereoelectronic effects and their importance
in explaining the molecular shape, conformation, stability, reactivity and selectivity. The last part addresses the reaction mechanism
determination aiming to prepare you to (1) elucidate the mechanism of chemical reactions based on kinetic and thermodynamic
principles and collected data, and (2) be able to evaluate mechanistic arguments made in the literature.

Prior organic courses in years 1-3, in particular year 3 courses of organic chemistry and physical
chemistry