Pericyclic reaction is an important topic and is very different from the conventional ionic and non polar reactions which one encounters in organic Chemistry. They are stereospecific / stereoselective and slight variations in the reaction conditions can alter the stereochemical outcome of the reaction.These reactions help explain many biological transformations and also play an important role in industrial synthesis of citral which is a precursor for many synthetically useful compounds. This topic is a 15 period unit in the curriculum of the PG syllabus of Mumbai University as well as most other Indian Universities.Mastering this topic requires a thorough understanding of the basics as well as extensive problem solving involving applications of the theory learnt .The course will initially discuss the basics of pericyclic reactions, how they differ from the ionic and non polar reactions. This would be followed by classification of the different types of pericyclic reactions, the theories to predict the feasibility of a electrocylic and cycloaddition reactions. Sigmatropic reaction, another very important class of pericyclic reaction will also be discussed at length . In short, the entire syllabus of the topic would be covered in the course which I intend to develop.

Resources used would be available online resources as well as self developed videos/ PPTs and notes.Assessment would involve both formative and summative assessments, making use of MCQ’s/ tests/quizzes as well as assignments.