Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2013-2014
CHEM 110 - FRESHMAN CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
Long Title: FRESHMAN CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Description: This half-semester course introduces freshmen to chemical research at Rice and in Houston. The course is offered both semesters, and although some of the same material is covered in both semesters, the fall course emphasizes material for students interested in the PhD track towards academic and industrial chemistry careers, while the spring semester places greater emphasis on research in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) for students who plan to pursue the health professions. Additional tours and activities TBA. All first-year non-transfer students are eligible to enroll in CHEM 110 regardless of AP credit.
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: 3
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. The course and the co-requisite lab are graded jointly.
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: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 OR CHEM 151
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. The course and the co-requisite lab are graded jointly.
CHEM 123 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 1
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. The course and the co-requisite lab are graded jointly.
CHEM 124 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 123
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. The course and the co-requisite lab are graded jointly.
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: 3
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 with AP credit in Chemistry who intend to pursue advanced study in Chemistry are strongly encouraged to take CHEM 151 and CHEM 152. Students must also register for CHEM 153, which is laboratory that meets once per week. 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. The course and the co-requisite lab are graded jointly. 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: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 151 OR CHEM 121
Corequisite: CHEM 154 Description: A continuation of CHEM 151. Students with AP credit in Chemistry who intend to pursue advanced study in Chemistry are strongly encouraged to take CHEM 151 and CHEM 152. Students must also register for CHEM 154 which is a laboratory that meets once per week. 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. The course and the co-requisite are graded jointly.
CHEM 153 - HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 1
Corequisite: CHEM 151 Description: Required laboratory component of CHEM 151. Students must also register for CHEM 151. The course and the co-requisite lab are graded jointly.
CHEM 154 - HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 153 OR CHEM 123
Corequisite: CHEM 152 Description: Required laboratory component of CHEM 152. Students must also register for CHEM 152. The course and the co-requisite lab are graded jointly.
CHEM 176 - THE CHEMISTRY OF ART
Long Title: THE CHEMISTRY OF ART
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
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 210 - WILD TOPICS CHEM AND NANOTECH
Long Title: WILD TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1
Description: A variety of topics related to chemistry and nanotechnology will be discussed. Some topics are classical while others are current. Topics may include nanocars, molecular electronics, how to form a start-up company. Grades will be based upon attendance and quizzes. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 211 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Long Title: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
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, functional groups, bonding, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms. CHEM 211 may be taken as a prerequisite for higher study in chemistry.
CHEM 212 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Long Title: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211
Description: Continuation of CHEM 211 with a greater emphasis on reactivity and biologically relevant molecules. Either CHEM 212 or CHEM 320 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
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211
Description: Synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. Experiments related to topics covered in CHEM 211, 212. Includes identification of unknown organic compounds. 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. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 (may be taken concurrently with CHEM 217)
CHEM 220 - UNDERGRAD CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
Long Title: UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate
Description: PhD students in the Rice Chemistry Department give annual seminars on their research. The CHEM 220 course is a mechanism for undergraduate students to participate as an audience member in these seminars. The course provides unique access to gain insight into the workings of a PhD program. Students will see a lot of the chemistry research done on campus, and this broad background can be invaluable for those investigating possible research directions in preparation for joining CHEM 491.
CHEM 231 - INTRO MOD INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es):
Freshman
Description: Experiments illustrating techniques in synthetic inorganic chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis. Required for Chemistry majors (Formerly listed as CHEM 351) Normally taken in conjunction with CHEM 211. Freshman may take the course with permission from instructor.
CHEM 232 - INTRO MOD ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 2
Description: Experiments illustrating techniques in synthetic organic chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis. Required for chemistry majors. (Formerly listed as CHEM 352). Normally taken in conjunction with CHEM 212 or CHEM 320.
CHEM 310 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Long Title: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 122 OR CHEM 152) AND (MATH 211 OR MATH 221)
Description: A survey of the principal theories of physical chemistry including Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Spectroscopy, and Chemical Kinetics.
CHEM 320 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Long Title: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 AND (CHEM 232 OR CHEM 352)
Description: A continuation of CHEM 211 that is in greater depth than CHEM 212. Primarily for chemistry majors and science or engineering students with a strong interest in chemistry research. Either CHEM 212 or CHEM 320 completes the two-semester organic chemistry sequence and may be taken as a prerequisite for higher study in chemistry, but only one may be taken for credit. The pre-req CHEM 232 may be taken concurrently with CHEM 320.
CHEM 330 - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211
Description: A treatment of modern analytical chemistry with an emphasis on instrumentation. Applications of analytical chemistry as applied to areas of medicine, forensics, and material.
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
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 231 OR CHEM 351) AND (CHEM 232 OR CHEM 352)
Description: Experiments illustrating techniques in analytical chemistry, data analysis, data precision and accuracy. Required for the chemistry BS degree. CHEM 232 may be taken concurrently with CHEM 353.
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
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 232 OR CHEM 352
Description: Derivatives of C60 fullerene will be synthesized and characterized by spectroscopic techniques. Offered the second 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 231 OR CHEM 351) AND (CHEM 232 OR 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 ORGANIC SYNTHESIS
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 232 OR CHEM 352
Description: An introduction to the experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry, including synthesis, isolation, purification and characterization. Students will plan and execute multi-step synthesis.
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.
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 OR BIOC 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. 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.
CHEM 382 - ADV MOD KIN PHYS CHEM
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN KINETIC PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: An introduction to computer data acquisition in experimental physical chemistry, with an emphasis on experiments that probe systems evolving in time. Actual meeting schedule to be determined the first week of class.
CHEM 383 - ADV MOD QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310 AND MATH 212 AND (PHYS 102 OR PHYS 112)
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.
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
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 353
Description: Principles and application of modern instrumental methods to inorganic pharmaceutical, organic, and physical chemistry.
CHEM 395 - ADV MOD IN GREEN 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 398 - ADV MOD DEV EXP UG CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE: DEVELOPMENT OF EXPERIMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY LABS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: An advanced laboratory module open to exceptional majors to develop laboratory experiments under the supervision of a chemistry faculty member. Each student will design an experiment to be included in an undergraduate teaching lab. Required is a written document, which should include an experimental protocol, background information and possible pre- and post-lab questions. Instructor Permission Required.
CHEM 399 - ADV MOD: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE: EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 231 OR CHEM 351 AND (CHEM 232 OR 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.
CHEM 401 - ADV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212 OR CHEM 320
Description: The principles of structure and bonding are used to explain and predict reactivity in organic chemistry. Extensive practice with reaction mechanism and curved-arrow formalism. Topics include conformational analysis, acidity/basicity, functional group preparation, stereoselective synthesis, and organo-element chemistry.
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
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212 OR CHEM 320
Description: Elucidation of organic structures by physical techniques. Interpretation of infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra.
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 310 AND MATH 212 AND (PHYS 102 OR PHYS 112)
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 420 - CLASSICAL & STAT THERMODYNAMIC
Long Title: CLASSICAL AND STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310 AND MATH 212 AND (PHYS 102 OR PHYS 112)
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 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
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310 AND MATH 212 AND (PHYS 102 OR PHYS 112)
Description: The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a working knowledge of the basic concepts and mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics. Topics include the mathematics of quantum mechanics, one-dimensional problems, central field problems, the harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, perturbation, theory, spin, and introduction to methods of modern electronic structure theory, with applications in atomic and molecular structures, spectroscopy, and chemical bonding.
CHEM 441 - MOLECULES THAT CHANGED WORLD
Long Title: MOLECULES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212 OR CHEM 320
Description: This course will expound on our learned knowledge of some of Nature's most intriguing molecules and the ability of Man to discover, synthesize, modify and use them to our advantage in what areas were not formerly envisioned.
CHEM 442 - MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY I
Long Title: MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 212 OR CHEM 320) AND BIOC 301 or permission of instructor
Description: An introductory course intended to provide the student with an overview of the elements of drug discovery, design and development. Targets for drug discovery will be discussed, as well as considerations of drug optimization with respect to the biological target and drug metabolism. A summary of the FDA and patent processes will also be included.
CHEM 443 - MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY II
Long Title: MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 442
Description: A continuation of CHEM 442, with an emphasis on the relationship between chemical structure of drugs, and their mode of action in the body. Several "case studies" will form the basis of the course material.
CHEM 445 - PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212 OR CHEM 320
Description: Organic reaction mechanisms, molecular orbitals, reaction kinetics, and linear free energy relationships; substituent, solvent, and isotope effects.
CHEM 450 - CHEM PHYS CONDENSED&BIO MATTER
Long Title: CHEMICAL PHYSICS OF CONDENSED AND BIOLOGICAL MATTER
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: The principles underlying the structure and dynamics of condensed phase and biological matter. Both experimental phenomenology and theoretical approaches will be used. Starting with a review of intermolecular forces, the course will describe the structure and thermodynamics of clusters, crystalline solids, metals, liquids, glasses and biomolecules. A unified picture of reactions and classical and quantum phase transitions in condensed matter will be presented. The energy landscape theory of the dynamics of glasses and protein folding will also be covered. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM 420 and CHEM 430.
CHEM 451 - BIOMOLECULAR CONCEPTS
Long Title: BIOMOLECULAR CONCEPTS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310
Description: This course will explore quantitative concepts and tools from chemistry and physics relevant to molecular biology. An executive survey of molecular biology and the basic experimental approaches to biomolecular structure will be followed by a discussion of the structural basics of proteins and nucleic acids. The motion and energy landscapes of proteins will be discussed. Protein folding and evolution and the dynamic basis of gene regulation will be explored.
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 475 - PHYS METH INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: PHYSICAL METHODS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 360
Description: A survey course of research techniques used in modern inorganic chemistry. Topics covered will include X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry, magnetism, and various spectroscopies (IR, Raman, UV-Vis, NMR, EPR, XPS, and Mossbauer).
CHEM 491 - RESEARCH FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Long Title: RESEARCH FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 1 TO 5
Description: Independent chemical research at Rice or in other Texas Medical Center groups. To earn credit for research, students spend at least 42 hours doing research per hour of credit over the course of the term, submit a proposal abstract, weekly reports, and a final research paper. Students are strongly advised to secure research advisors and register for the class well in advance of the start of classes. Most students take three hours of credit, but students who have successfully completed at least one semester may sign up for more or fewer hours when appropriate.
Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 492 - UNDERGRADUATES HONORS RESEARCH
Long Title: UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 491
Description: The Chemistry Honors Research Program is a pair of courses offering our seniors and advanced juniors the opportunity to perform a two-semester, individual research project in a Chemistry research laboratory. The Honors Research Program courses function as a pair and must be taken in the same academic year. Registration for any of the courses requires commitment to register for both. Requires a proposal (revised from application), at least 15 hours of laboratory research per week, monthly reports, a presentation, and formal progress report (abstract, aims, progress toward aims, discussion of results, plans for the spring semester. Research professor recommendation required. Application for admission required (application can be found on the Chemistry Department Website). May count as an advanced laboratory module. Department Permission Required.
CHEM 493 - UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH
Long Title: UNDERGRADUATE HONORS RESEARCH
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 492
Description: The Chemistry Honors Research Program is a pair of courses offering our seniors and advanced juniors the opportunity to perform a two-semester, individual research project in a Chemistry research laboratory. The Honors Research Program courses function as a pair and must be taken in the same academic year. Requires at least 15 hours of laboratory research per week, monthly reports, a poster presentation, and a formal thesis. Research professor recommendation required. Application for admission required (application can be found on the Chemistry Department Website). May count as an advanced laboratory module. 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
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 360 AND CHEM 211
Description: Structure, bonding and reactivity of coordination and organometallic compounds; ligand field theory; electronic spectroscopy; magnetism; reaction mechanisms; catalysis.
CHEM 498 - BIOMEMS & MEDICAL MICRODEVICES
Long Title: BIOMEMS AND MEDICAL MICRODEVICES
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Through this interdisciplinary course, students will obtain knowledge of the basic elements and major classes of molecular sensors, nano-devices and biomedical microsystems; achieve an understanding of the fundamental principles behind the operation of these systems; gain an understanding of standard microfabrication techniques and apply knowledge of microfabrication techniques and applications to the design and manufacturing of such medical microdevices. This course will include a hands-on laboratory component to be completed in the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen that will allow the students to experience real-world challenges related to diagnostic device development. Cross-list: BIOE 498.
CHEM 525 - FUND PHOTOLUM SPECT
Long Title: FUNDAMENTAL PHTOLUMINESCENCE SPECTROSCOPY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.5
Description: This course aims to cover basic topics in photoluminescence spectroscopy such as instrumentation, different photoluminescent species, solvent relaxation, photoluminescence quenching, energy transfer and anisotropy. Novel applications of photoluminescence spectroscopy such as sensing, multiphoton excitation and the fluorescence of proteins will also be discussed.
CHEM 527 - NANO COMPUTING
Long Title: COMPUTING DESIGN WITH NANOTECHNOLOGIES
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (COMP 311 OR COMP 412) AND (COMP 421 OR COMP 429 OR ELEC 429)
Description: CMOS transistors, building elements of modern computing are entering the nanometer era. This course aims at providing basic knowledge of nanotechnologies-based computing. It starts with addressing immediate challenges facing CMOS-based computing. It then covers emerging non-standard CMOS and non CMOS devices, their physical properties, fabrications, circuit design, and impacts on the existing design flow and computing paradigms. Cross-list: COMP 537, ELEC 527.
Course URL: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~mobile/elec527
CHEM 531 - ADV QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A hands-on approach to the methods of computational quantum chemistry and their application.
CHEM 533 - NANOSCIENCE & NANOTECHNOLOGY
Long Title: NANOSCIENCE 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: Seminar topics may vary. Cross-list: ESCI 535.
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 experimental 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
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212 OR CHEM 320
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: BIOC 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 OR CHEM 320)
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 546 - CLASSICS IN TOTAL SYNTHESIS
Long Title: CLASSICS IN TOTAL SYNTHESIS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.5
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 401 OR CHEM 442
Description: Selected total synthesis will be discussed. Special emphasis will be placed on retrosynthetic analysis, synthetic strategies and technologies, asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.
CHEM 547 - SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
Long Title: SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212 OR CHEM 320
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 555 - SPEC TOP-NANOSCI & NANOTECH
Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS - NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate
Description: Recent developments in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Open to undergraduates by special permission only.
CHEM 557 - NANOCARBONS
Long Title: NANOCARBONS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1.5
Description: This course will survey the chemistry, physics, and selected applications of carbon nanostructures. Fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and graphene will be the main focus. Students are expected to have a solid background in physical chemistry.
CHEM 559 - SPEC SINGLE MOLECULE/PARTICLE
Long Title: SPECTROSCOPY AT THE SINGLE MOLECULE/PARTICLE LIMIT
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310
Description: This course will cover principles of electronic spectroscopy of molecules and nanoparticles with emphasis on single molecule/particle spectroscopy methods and analysis techniques.
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 565 - SPEC TOP-PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Rotation of topics may include: photophysical, solid state, surface chemistry, radiation chemistry and theoretical chemistry. Open to undergraduates by special permission only. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 570 - TEACHING CHEMICAL CONCEPTS
Long Title: NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS, TEACHING CHEMICAL CONCEPTS VIA INQUIRY I
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Using the Concept Development Approach, this course will teach teachers how to engage students in inquiry science and provide teachers with in depth conceptual knowledge about chemical fundamentals. The course will include hands-on activities and discussions about chemical concepts that include atomic molecular theory, atomic structure, quantum energy levels, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and bonding. Nanotechnology research with environmental applications will be highlighted throughout the course. Instructor Permission Required.
CHEM 571 - CHEMICAL CONCEPTS - INQUIRY II
Long Title: TEACHING CHEMICAL CONCEPTS VIA INQUIRY II, NANOTECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHERS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Using the Concept Development Approach, this course will teach teachers how to engage students in inquiry science and provide teachers with in depth conceptual knowledge about chemical fundamentals. The course will include hands-on activities and discussions about chemical concepts that include gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, acid base equilibrium, and phase equilibrium. Nanotechnology research with biological applications will be highlighted throughout the course. Instructor Permission Required. Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM 570.
CHEM 585 - SPEC TOP-ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: SPECIAL TOPICS - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: A rotation of topics addressing current research problems in organic chemistry. Repeatable for Credit.
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 may 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 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 OR CHEM 320)
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 598 - FUND & APPL MED MICRODEVICES
Long Title: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF MEDICAL MICRODEVICES
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Through this interdisciplinary graduate course, students will obtain a basic understanding of the fundamental principles behind the operation of molecular sensors, nano-devices and biomedical microsystems. The students will be exposed to standard and novel microfabrication techniques as they are being applied to the next generation of medical microdevices. Further, class participants will secure an appreciation of the unmet clinical needs that may be serviced by the next generation of powerful, yet affordable mini-medical devices. Cross-list: BIOE 598.
CHEM 600 - GRADUATE SEMINAR
Long Title: GRADUATE SEMINAR
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Section 1: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY-NANO Section 2: ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY Section 3: NANOCHEMISTRY Section 4: CARBON NANOCHEMISTRY. This seminar series is open to all chemistry graduate students or graduate students whose home department is chemistry. Students from other departments may audit the course with instructor permission. Repeatable for Credit.
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: Internship/Practicum
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: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 0
Description:
CHEM 800 - GRADUATE RESEARCH
Long Title: GRADUATE RESEARCH
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
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: