Project Guidelines: This project will be covering SN2, E2, SN1, and E1 type reactions. A lecture covering the material will be posted this weekend (February 13th). These are hugely important concepts in organic chemistry and we will rely on your understanding of them for the entirety of the semester. In order to help you think critically and learn as much about this topic I've decided to forego the traditional problem set and instead assign a project. The project is due by Sunday February 28th at midnight and must be submitted electronically to Canvas. Content: Like I said above, this project will be covering SN2, E2, SN1, and E1 reactions. For each reaction you should be able to describe / draw the mechanism, define when these types of reactions would occur / under what conditions, explain their effects on stereochemistry, and provide an example. Format: The fun part, you are permitted to submit any type of project that you find most conducive to your learning. Some ideas include: a paper explaining all of these concepts, a video of you teaching these concepts to a classmate or friend, a visual / artistic representation (the chemistry must still be completely explained, a music video about this chemistry, a board game meant to teach these concepts, etc. If you have a great idea that you want to pursue, but are unsure how it would be graded, please email me and I can give you assistance in making sure you cover your bases. Please be creative and allow your passion for things to overflow into this project, it makes it more enjoyable for everyone. Point Breakdown: 12 points - SN2 (mechanism, conditions, stereochemistry, example) 12 points - SN1 (mechanism, conditions, stereochemistry, example) 12 points - E2 (mechanism, conditions, stereochemistry, example) 12 points - E1 (mechanism, conditions, stereochemistry, example) 14 points - creativity and effort, ability to communicate your knowledge