Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2007-2008
CHEM 121 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Corequisite: CHEM 123 Description: Introduction of chemical phenomena emphasizing problems and methods in Chemistry. Either CHEM 121 or CHEM 151 may be taken as a prerequisite for higher study in chemistry, but only one of these may be taken for credit. Students must also register for CHEM 123 General Chemistry Laboratory I.
CHEM 122 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 OR CHEM 151
Corequisite: CHEM 124 Description: A continuation of CHEM 121. Either CHEM 122 or CHEM 152 may be taken as prerequisites for higher study in chemistry, but only one may be taken for credit. Students must also register for CHEM 124 General Chemistry Laboratory II.
CHEM 123 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 0
Corequisite: CHEM 121 Description: Required laboratory component of CHEM 121. Students must also register for CHEM 121. Credit may only be received for either CHEM 123 or CHEM 153 but not both.
CHEM 124 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 0
Corequisite: CHEM 122 Description: Required laboratory component of CHEM 122. Students must also register for CHEM 122. Credit may not be received for both CHEM 124 and CHEM 154.
CHEM 151 - HONORS CHEMISTRY I
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Corequisite: CHEM 153 Description: An accelerated introduction to chemical phenomena emphasizing principles and theories in chemistry. Recommended strongly for students who plan to major in chemistry or have a strong high school background. Students must also register for CHEM 153, which is laboratory that meets once per week for 2.5 hours. Either CHEM 121 or CHEM 151 may be taken as a prerequisite for higher study in chemistry, but only one of these may be taken for credit. Recommended prerequisite(s): high school chemistry and physics.
CHEM 152 - HONORS CHEMISTRY II
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 151
Corequisite: CHEM 154 Description: A continuation of CHEM 151. Students must also register for CHEM 154 which is a laboratory that meets once per week for 2.5 hours. Either CHEM 122 or CHEM 152 may be taken as a prerequisite for higher study in chemistry, but only one of these may be taken for credit.
CHEM 153 - HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 0
Corequisite: CHEM 151 Description: Required laboratory component of CHEM 151. Students must also register for CHEM 151.
CHEM 154 - HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 0
Corequisite: CHEM 152 Description: Required laboratory component of CHEM 152. Students must also register for CHEM 152.
CHEM 157 - LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW I
Long Title: LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 0
Description: A laboratory refresher course for students who received AP credit for CHEM 121, 122. Instructor Permission Required.
CHEM 158 - LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW II
Long Title: LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 0
Description: Continuation of CHEM 157. Instructor Permission Required.
CHEM 176 - THE CHEMISTRY OF ART
Long Title: THE CHEMISTRY OF ART
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Description: The chemistry of the materials and methods used to create, conserve and authenticate art objects will be presented. Topics will include sculpture, painting, photography, textiles, jewelry, furniture, etc. Taught in conjunction with the Conservation Department and Staff of the MFAH. Some classes will be held at the MFAH or HMNS. Cross-list: ARTS 176.
CHEM 211 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122 OR CHEM 152
Description: Organic chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic compounds with emphasis on structure, bonding, and reaction mechanisms. 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.
CHEM 212 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 OR CHEM 251
Description: Continuation of CHEM 211 with a greater emphasis on the chemistry of various functional groups. Either CHEM 212 or CHEM 252 may be taken as a prerequisite for higher study in chemistry, but only one of these may be taken for credit.
CHEM 215 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
Long Title: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 2
Description: Synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. Experiments related to topics covered in CHEM 211, 212. Includes identification of unknown organic compounds. (One hour lecture precedes each lab). One lab per week.
CHEM 217 - ORGANIC LAB CHEM ENGINEERS
Long Title: ORGANIC LABORATORY FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Organic laboratory designed for chemical engineering majors. Emphasis placed on the synthesis and the characterization of organic compounds. This laboratory does not satisfy requirements for science majors or premedical students.
CHEM 235 - NANOTECH: CONTENT AND CONTEXT
Long Title: NANOTECHNOLOGY: CONTENT AND CONTEXT
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Nanotechnology is science and engineering resulting from the manipulation of matter's most basic building blocks: atoms and molecules. This course is designed for humanities and science students who want to explore the content of nanotechnology, (e.g., the methods of visualization, experimentation, and manufacture, and technical feasibility) with the social context of nanotechnology (issues of ethics, regulation, risk assessment, history, funding, intellectual property, controversy and conflict). Preference will be given to freshmen and sophomore students. Register for CHEM 235 to receive Group 3 distribution credit; register for ANTH 235 to receive Group 2 distribution credit. You may receive credit only for one group, not both. Cross-list: ANTH 235, HIST 237.
CHEM 251 - HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
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.
CHEM 252 - HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Long Title: HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 251 OR CHEM 211
Description: Chemistry 252 HONORS is a continuation of CHEM 251 with a limited enrollment, specifically designed for chemistry majors plus any other students interested in a deeper study of the subject. See CHEM 251 for description of topics. Advance problem sessions will be included. Either CHEM 212 or CHEM 252 may be taken as a prerequisite for higher study in chemistry, but only one of these may be taken for credit.
CHEM 311 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Long Title: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to the fundamental principles of physical chemistry, including quantum chemistry, chemical bonding and molecular spectroscopy.
CHEM 312 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Long Title: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics and the statistical mechanics.
CHEM 325 - ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY
Long Title: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Theories and problems of chemical hazards in the environment due to natural processes, with emphasis on low-temperature aqueous systems.
CHEM 351 - INTR MOD EXPERIMENTAL CHEM I
Long Title: INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Experiments illustrating techniques in synthetic inorganic chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis. Required for chemistry majors. Offered in the first half of the semester. Freshman may take the course with permission from instructor.
CHEM 352 - INTR MOD EXPERIMENTAL CHEM II
Long Title: INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Experiments illustrating techniques in synthetic organic chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis. Required for chemistry majors. Offered in the second half of the semester.
CHEM 353 - INTRO MOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
Long Title: INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN ANALYTICAL METHODS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Experiments illustrating techniques in analytical chemistry, data analysis, data precision and accuracy. Required for Chemistry majors. Offered in the first half of the semester.
CHEM 360 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Survey of the periodic table; atomic and molecular structure; bonding in covalent, ionic, and electron deficient systems; thermochemical principles and experimental techniques for analysis, structure determination, and synthesis.
CHEM 372 - ADV MOD SYN&CHAR OF FULLERENES
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN THE SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FULLERENE COMPOUNDS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Derivatives of C60 fullerene will be synthesized and characterized by spectrocopic techniques. Offered the first half of the semester.
CHEM 373 - ADV MOD CHEM&PROP OF FULLERENE
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN THE CHEMISTRY AND PROPERTIES OF FULLERENE COMPOUNDS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 351 AND CHEM 352
Description: A mixture of fullerenes is extracted, separated, and purified. Spectroscopic, kinetic, and electrochemical properties of C60 and C70 are then measured and interpreted. Offered second half of the semester.
CHEM 374 - ADV MODULE IN SYNTHETIC CHEM
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 351 AND CHEM 352 AND CHEM 353
Description: Advanced techniques in organic synthesis are presented. Offered the second half of the semester.
CHEM 375 - ADV MOD NANOCHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN NANOCHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Students explore synthesis and structure of nanoparticles and their physical characterization. Offered in the second half of the semester.
CHEM 378 - ADV MOD IN PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN PLANT NATURAL PRODUCTS BIOCHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 OR BIOS 311
Description: Bio-organic lab module combining molecular biology to express plant terpene synthases in microbial systems with product structural analysis using GC-MS and NMR. Final lab reports will be in the format of a scientific publication. Cross-listed with BIOS 308. Instructor Permission Required.
CHEM 381 - ADV MOD EQUIL PHYS CHEM
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN EQUILIBRIUM PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: An introduction to experimental physical chemistry, with an emphasis on experiments that probe systems at equilibrium. The labs are offered either M, T, W or TH from 1-6pm every other week. Offered the first half of the semester.
CHEM 382 - ADV MOD KIN PHYS CHEM
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN KINETIC PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Corequisite: CHEM 311 Description: An introduction to computer data acquisition in experimental physical chemistry, with an emphasis on experiments that probe systems evolving in time. Offered in the first half of the semester. The labs are offered either M, T, W, or TH from 1-6pm every other week.
CHEM 384 - ADV MOD INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Principles and application of modern instrumental methods to inorganic pharmaceutical, organic, and physical chemistry. Offered in the second half of the semester.
CHEM 395 - ADV MOD POLYMER CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN GREEN CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Experimental laboratory designed to access the health and environmental impact of chemical processes and the strategies to improve them. Offered in the first half of the semester.
CHEM 399 - ADV MOD: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 351 AND CHEM 352 AND CHEM 353
Description: An advanced laboratory module open to exceptional majors to develop laboratory research projects into new advanced modules under the supervision of a chemistry faculty member. Department Permission Required.
CHEM 401 - ADV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: The synthesis of complex organic compounds are described using the basic outline of retrosynthetic analysis. An overview of numerous classical organic and organometallic methods is utilized.
CHEM 411 - SPECTRAL METH. IN ORGANIC CHEM
Long Title: SPECTRAL METHODS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Elucidation of organic structures by physical techniques. Interpretation of infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra.
CHEM 413 - NUCLEAR MAGN RESONANCE IN CHEM
Long Title: NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: The intent of this course is to give the student a working knowledge of the applications of modern multi-dimensional NMR in Biology, Chemistry, and Physiology. The theoretical and fundamental principles of both nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be covered. Application of both technologies to a number of valuable analytical and diagnostic tools, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (tractography), hyperpolarization, and high precision anatomical imaging, among others, will be presented.
CHEM 415 - CHEMICAL KINETICS & DYNAMICS
Long Title: CHEMICAL KINETICS AND DYNAMICS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 311 AND CHEM 312
Description: Description and analysis of the rates of unimolecular, bimolecular and composite chemical reactions in gas and solution phases. Both macroscopic kinetics and microscopic reaction dynamics are covered.
CHEM 425 - ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY
Long Title: ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course covers the organic geochemistry of the natural environment. Topics include: production, transport, decomposition, and storage of organic matter in the marine and terrestrial environments, use of isotopes to track biogeochemical processes, and natural and perturbed carbon cycle issues, including past and recent climate shifts. Cross-list: ENST 425, ESCI 425.
CHEM 430 - QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Long Title: QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Quantum mechanical principles, atomic structure and chemical bonding.
CHEM 435 - METH COMPUTATIONL QUANTUM CHEM
Long Title: METHODS OF COMPUTATIONAL QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Methods of quantum chemistry will be examined with projects to explore the application of these techniques in solving questions about chemical structure, bonding and reactivity. Counts as an advanced laboratory module. Offered the second half of the semester.
CHEM 440 - ENZYME MECHANISMS
Long Title: ENZYME MECHANISMS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A survey of organic reactions catalyzed by enzymes, with an emphasis on arrow-pushing mechanisms. Both enzymes that use cofactors and those that do not will be covered. Cross-list: BIOS 440.
CHEM 442 - PRINCIPLES OF MEDICINAL CHEM I
Long Title: PRINCIPLES OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212
Description: The course will describe the relationship between the chemical structure and the biological action of natural and synthetic drug molecules. Emphasis will be placed on the underlying principles of medicinal chemistry as well as specific therapeutic agents. Organization will be according to pharmacological classification with discussion of how chemical properties relate to drug mechanism of action and disposition.
CHEM 443 - PRINCIPLES MEDICINAL CHEM II
Long Title: PRINCIPLES OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212
Description: The course will describe the relationships between chemical structure and biological action of drug molecules. Organization will be according to disease state and pharmacological classification with discussion of how chemical properties relate to drug mechanism of action and disposition.
CHEM 445 - PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Organic reaction mechanisms, molecular orbitals, reaction kinetics, and linear free energy relationships; substituent, solvent, and isotope effects.
CHEM 458 - THERMO/KINETICS EARTHSCIENTIST
Long Title: THERMODYNAMICS/KINETICS FOR EARTH SCIENTISTS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Thermodynamics and kinetics for the special needs of Earth scientists covering the basic concepts with respect to geochemical applications, e.g., equilibrium-nonequilibrium concepts, steady state, delta G dependence of reactions, rate models, etc. Cross-list: ESCI 458.
CHEM 491 - RESEARCH FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Long Title: RESEARCH FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1 TO 5
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Chemistry
Description: Open only to chemistry majors unless approved by the department chair. Written report required. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 494 - UNDERGRAD LITERATURE RESEARCH
Long Title: UNDERGRADUATE LITERATURE RESEARCH
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Description: Students conduct literature research under the direction of a chemistry faculty member. The research project will culminate in a substantial written work describing the results of the project. Department Permission Required.
CHEM 495 - TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY
Long Title: TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Structure, bonding and reactivity of coordination and organometallic compounds; ligand field theory; electronic spectroscopy; magnetism; reaction mechanisms; catalysis.
CHEM 520 - CLASSIC&STASTICAL THERMODYNAM
Long Title: CLASSICAL AND STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A review of the principles of classical thermodynamics and an introduction to the theories and methods of statistical thermodynamics with applications to problems in chemistry.
CHEM 531 - ADV QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A hands-on approach to the methods of computational quantum chemistry and their application.
CHEM 533 - NANOSCI & NANOTECH
Long Title: NANOSTRUCTURE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to the basic principles of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Size dependent physical properties of nanoscopic solids will be described using solid state physics and molecular orbital theory as a foundation. Wet chemical techniques that produce nanoscale materials (e.g. carbon nanotubes, semiconductor and metallic nanocrystals, dendrimers...) will be introduced in the second half of the semester. Cross-list: CEVE 533.
CHEM 535 - ADVANCED TOPICS IN GEOCHEM
Long Title: ADVANCED TOPICS IN GEOCHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description:
CHEM 537 - BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Long Title: BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course will cover selected modern equipmental and theoretical approaches to biophysical problems. Specifically, protein folding, single molecules and cytoskeleton dynamics will be discussed from theoretical and experimental points of view.
CHEM 543 - SECONDARY METABOLISM
Long Title: SECONDARY METABOLISM
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A survey of the biosynthetic pathways leading to the major classes of natural products. Topics covered include the use of radioactive and stable isotopes, the synthesis of labeled organic compounds, mechanistic investigations of secondary metabolic enzymes, and the cloning and characterization of secondary metabolic genes. Cross-list: BIOS 543.
CHEM 544 - TRANSITION METALS IN ORG SYNTH
Long Title: TRANSITION METALS IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 211 AND CHEM 212)
Description: The use of transition metals for complex organic synthesis is presented. This will include mechanistic implications. Additionally, an overview of main group metal use in organic synthesis is covered.
CHEM 547 - SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
Long Title: SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An examination of noncovalent interactions and their impact in biology, chemistry, and engineering. Topics will include self-assembly, molecular recognition, protein folding and structure, nucleic acid structure, polymer organization, crystallization and applications of the above for the design and synthesis of nanostructured materials.
CHEM 562 - ADV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Long Title: ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Continues in the same vein as CHEM 401 but with emphasis on current methodology and synthesis. It is recommended that CHEM 401 or an equivalent be completed prior to CHEM 562.
CHEM 570 - CONNECT NANOSCI 9TH GRADE CUR
Long Title: CONNECTING NANOSCIENCE TO 9TH GRADE IPC CURRICULUM
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 0 TO 3
Description: Seminar with a team of university faculty to refresh and enhance high school Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) teachers understanding of course material. This material will then be connected to ongoing nanotechnology research to act as a stimulating and effective context for teaching scientific concepts. Instructor Permission Required.
CHEM 575 - PHYS METH INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: PHYSICAL METHODS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A survey course of research techniques used in modern inorganic chemistry. Topics covered will include X-ray diffraction, matrix isolation, mass spectrometry, magnetism, electrochemistry, and various spectroscopies (IR, Raman, UV-Vis, NMR, EPR, XPS, EXAFS, and Mossbauer). Open to undergraduates by special permission only.
CHEM 595 - SPEC TOP-INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS-INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Rotation of topics include: solid-state chemistry, organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. Open to undergraduates by special permission only. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 596 - CHEM OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
Long Title: CHEMISTRY OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A review of the chemical processes involved in the manufacture of microelectronic chips, including; crystallization, purification, oxidation, thin film methods, lithography and ceramic processing. Open to undergraduates by special permission only. Cross-list: MSCI 596.
CHEM 597 - POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Long Title: POLYMER SYNTHESIS, SOFT NANOMATERIAL AND NANOCOMPOSITES
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 AND CHEM 212
Description: The course will cover methods of characterization and some basic synthetic polymer methods ( step growth and chain growth approaches). New synthetic polymer methods will be presented including ATRP, ADMET, ROMP, metallocene catalysts and the development of flame retardant polymer blends. Carbon-carbon composites will be discussed, along with the functionalization of carbon nanotubes and their use in nanocomposites. Cross-list: CHBE 597, MSCI 597. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 600 - GRADUATE SEMINAR
Long Title: GRADUATE SEMINAR
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Section 1: BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY Section 2: SYNTHETIC AND MECHANISTIC CHEMISTRY Section 3: MATERIALS CHEMISTRY-NANO Section 4: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY-NANO Section 5: NANOBIOLOGY Section 6: METABOLIC BIOCHEMISTRY Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 606 - EFFECT PRESENTATION FOR CHEM
Long Title: EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS FOR CHEMISTS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Students learn to plan effective technical seminars with applications to chemical conferences such as the national and regional meetings of the American Chemical Society, as well as job interview presentations. Open to undergraduates by special permission only.
CHEM 630 - MOLECU SPECTROSCPY &GROUP THRY
Long Title: MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY AND GROUP THEORY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 430
Description: The spectra of simple molecules, including microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, and Raman spectra; introductory aspects of molecular symmetry and group theory; resonance spectroscopy; surface-enhanced spectroscopy.
CHEM 700 - TEACHING PRACTICUM
Long Title: TEACHING PRACTICUM
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2
Description: Open to graduate students in chemistry and only in exceptional circumstances to undergraduates. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 777 - VISITING RESEARCH TRAINEE
Long Title: VISITING RESEARCH TRAINEE
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Audit
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 0
Description:
CHEM 800 - GRADUATE RESEARCH
Long Title: GRADUATE RESEARCH
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1 TO 15
Description: Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 801 - REU RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY
Long Title: REU RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Description: