Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2004-2005
CHEM 121 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Corequisite: CHEM 123 Description: GENERAL CHEMISTRY
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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
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Corequisite: CHEM 124 Description: GENERAL CHEMISTRY
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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.
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Co-requisite(s): CHEM 124.
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Course offered Spring.
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Instructor(s): Hutchinson, Hennessy
CHEM 123 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 0
Corequisite: CHEM 121 Description: GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
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Required laboratory component of CHEM 121. Students must also register for CHEM 121.
CHEM 124 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 0
Corequisite: CHEM 122 Description: GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
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Required laboratory component of CHEM 122. Students must also register for CHEM 122.
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Co-requisite(s): CHEM 122.
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Course offered Spring.
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Instructor(s): McHale
CHEM 151 - HONORS CHEMISTRY WITH LAB
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Description: HONORS CHEMISTRY WITH LAB
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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. Includes a laboratory that meets once per week for 2.5 hours.
CHEM 152 - HONORS CHEMISTRY WITH LAB
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Description: HONORS CHEMISTRY WITH LAB
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See CHEM 151. Includes a laboratory that meets once per week for 2.5 hours.
CHEM 157 - LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 0
Description: LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW
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A laboratory refresher course for students who received AP credit for CHEM 121, 122.
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Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor required.
CHEM 158 - LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW
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Continuation of CHEM 157.
CHEM 211 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Description: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Organic chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic compounds with emphasis on structure, bonding, and reaction mechanisms.
CHEM 212 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Description: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Continuation of Chem 211 with a greater emphasis on the chemistry of various functional groups.
CHEM 215 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 2
Description: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
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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
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ORGANIC LABORATORY FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
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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
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Description: NANOTECHNOLOGY: CONTENT AND CONTEXT
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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 nanotecnology, (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 recieve credit only for one group, not both.
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Also offered as ANTH 235.
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Enrollment limited to 40.
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Instructor(s): Kulinowski, Kelty.
CHEM 251 - HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
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Chemistry 211 HONORS is a 3-credit course with a limited enrollment of 50 students. 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.
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Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 121 and 122
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Instructor(s): Tour
CHEM 252 - HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
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Chemistry 252 HONORS is a continuation of CHEM 251 with a limited enrollment of 50 students, 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.
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Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 251
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Instructor(s): Billups
CHEM 311 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
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An introduction to the fundamental principles of physical chemistry, including quantum chemistry, chemical bonding and molecular spectroscopy.
CHEM 312 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
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An introduction to the principles of thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases and the statistical mechanics.
CHEM 351 - INTR MOD EXPERIMENTAL CHEM I
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I
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Experiments illustrating techniques in synthetic inorganic chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis. Required for chemistry majors. Taught in the first half of the semester. Freshman may take the course with permission from instructor.
CHEM 352 - INTR MOD EXPERIMENTAL CHEM II
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II
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Experiments illustrating techniques in synthetic organic chemistry and instrumental methods of analysis. Required for chemistry majors. Taught in the second half of the semester.
CHEM 353 - INTRO MOD ANALYTICAL METHODS
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN ANALYTICAL METHODS
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Experiments illustrating techniques in analytical chemistry, data analysis, data precision and accuracy. Quantitative measurements will be stressed including volumetric techniques.
CHEM 360 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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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 373 - ADV MODULE IN FULLERENE CHEM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN FULLERENE CHEMISTRY
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A mixture of fullerenes is extracted, separated, and purified. Spectroscopic, kinetic, and electrochemical properties of C60 and C70 are then measured and interpreted. Offered first half of the semester.
CHEM 374 - ADV MODULE IN SYNTHETIC CHEM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY
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Advanced techniques in organic synthesis are presented. Offered the second half of the semester.
CHEM 375 - ADV MOD NANOCHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN NANOCHEMISTRY
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Students explore synthesis and structure of nanoparticles and their physical characterization.
CHEM 381 - ADV MOD PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
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Study of experimental physical chemstry. Offered in first half of semester. Some knowledge of MATLAB required.
CHEM 382 - ADV MOD PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
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Study of experimental physical chemistry. Offered in first half of semester. Some knowledge of MATLAB required. The labs are offered M, T, W, or TH from 1-7 pm every other week.
CHEM 383 - ADV MOD INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
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Principles and application of modern instrumental methods to inorganic and physical chemistry. Offered in the first half of the semester.
CHEM 384 - ADV MOD INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
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Principles and application of modern instrumental methods to inorganic and physical chemistry. Offered in the second half of the semester
CHEM 385 - ADV MOD POLYMER CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN POLYMER CHEMISTRY
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Students explore the synthesis and physical properties of conducting polymers.
CHEM 391 - ADVANCED MODULE IN CATALYSIS
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN CATALYSIS
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Preparation and study of a homogeneous catalytic system.
CHEM 395 - ADV MOD POLYMER CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ADVANCED MODULE IN GREEN CHEMISTRY
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Experimental laboratory designed to access the health and environmental impact of chemical processes and the strategies to improve them.
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Taught second half of the semester.
CHEM 401 - ADV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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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
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: SPECTRAL METH. IN ORGANIC CHEM
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Elucidation of organic structures by physical techniques. Interpretation of infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra.
CHEM 413 - NUCLEAR MAGN RESONANCE IN CHEM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN CHEMISTRY
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This course is designed to bring the practicing scientist to a sufficient level of competence in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to understand multi-dimensional NMR techniques and the current literature. The course covers the mathematical and physical basis of NMR as well as the experimental aspects, which will lead to the selection of experiments appropriate to the class participants' research projects. CHEM 413 assumes a fundamental knowledge of 13C and 1H NMR
CHEM 414 - MATH METHDS FOR HIGH RESOLUTIO
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR HIGH RESOLUTION NMR SPECTROSCOPY
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Rigorous development of the density matrix methodology for analysis of high resolution NMR Spectroscopy. Includes two and three dimensional NMR techniques for liquid phase samples. Product operator formalism gradient enhanced spectroscopy and methods for rapid analysis of NMR spectra will be presented.
CHEM 415 - CHEMICAL KINETICS & DYNAMICS
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: CHEMICAL KINETICS & DYNAMICS
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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 430 - QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
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Quantum mechanical principles, atomic structure and chemical bonding.
CHEM 435 - METH COMPUTATIONL QUANTUM CHEM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: METHODS OF COMPUTATIONAL QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
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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.
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Enrollment limited to 6.
CHEM 440 - ENZYME MECHANISMS
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: ENZYME MECHANISMS
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.
Also offered as BIOS 440.
CHEM 442 - PRINCIPALS OF MEDICINAL CHEM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: PRINCIPALS OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
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The course will describe the relationship between the chemical structure and the biological action of natural and synthetic drup molecules. Emphasis will be placed on the underlying principals of medicinal chemistry as well as specific therapeutic agents. Organization will be according to pharmacological classification with dicussion of how chemical properties relate to drug mechanism of action and disposition.
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212.
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Course offered Fall 2004.
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Instructor(s): Lapinsky
CHEM 443 - PRINCIPLES MEDICINAL CHEM II
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: PRINCIPLES OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY II
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The course will describe the relationships between chemical structure and biological action of drug molecules. Organization will be according to disease state and phamacological classification with discussion of how chemical properties relate to drug mechanism of action and disposition.
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212. CHEM 442 is not a prerequisite.
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Enrollment limited to 100.
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Course offered Spring.
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Instructor(s): Lapinsky.
CHEM 445 - PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEM
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Organic reaction mechanisms, substituent and medium effects, linear free energy relations and acidity functions.
CHEM 491 - RESEARCH FOR UNDERGRADUATES
Long Title:
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: RESEARCH FOR UNDERGRADUATES
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Open only to chemistry majors unless approved by the department chair. Written report required. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 494 - UNDERGRAD LITERATURE RESEARCH
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 3
Description: UNDERGRADUATE LITERATURE RESEARCH
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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. Approval of the department chair required.
CHEM 495 - TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY
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Structure, bonding and reactivity of coordination and organometallic compounds; ligand field theory; electronic spectroscopy; magnetism; reaction mechanisms; catalysis.
CHEM 515 - CHEMICAL KINETICS & DYNAMICS
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: CHEMICAL KINETICS & DYNAMICS
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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 520 - CLASSIC&STASTICAL THERMODYNAM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: CLASSICAL & STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
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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 530 - MOLECULAR QUANTUM MECHANICS I
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: MOLECULAR QUANTUM MECHANICS I
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Quantum mechanical principles, atomic structure, and chemical bonding.
CHEM 531 - QUANTUM MECHANICS II
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: QUANTUM MECHANICS II
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A development of the elements and techniques of quantum mechanics with applications to atomic and molecular systems.
CHEM 533 - NANOSCI & NANOTECH
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: NANOSTRUCTURE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY I
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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.
CHEM 543 - SECONDARY METABOLISM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: SECONDARY METABOLISM
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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.
CHEM 544 - TRANSITION METALS IN ORG SYNTH
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: TRANSITION METALS IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS
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CHEM 547 - SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
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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 561 - ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEM
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The disconnection approach to organic synthesis. Heavy emphasis on reactions, reagents, and mechanisms.
CHEM 562 - ADV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: ADV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Continues in the same vein as CHEM 561 but with emphasis on very recent advances in stereoselective synthesis.
CHEM 566 - SURFACE PHYSICS
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: SURFACE PHYSICS
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An introduction to Surface Physics covering thermodynamics, chemical analysis, electronic structure, crystal structure, phase transitions, surface magnetism, elementary excitations, and optical properties. Includes a discussion of modern surface spectroscopies including photo-electron and scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy.
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Also offered as Phys 566.
CHEM 570 - CONNECT NANOSCI 9TH GRADE CUR
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 0 TO 3
Description: CONNECTING NANOSCIENCE TO 9TH GRADE IPC CURRICULUM
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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.
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Enrollment limited to 35.
CHEM 575 - PHYS METH INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: PHYSICAL METHODS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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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).
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Open to undergraduates by special permission only.
CHEM 595 - SPEC TOP-INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: SPECIAL TOPICS-INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Rotation of topics include: solid-state chemistry, organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
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Open to undergraduates by special permission only. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 596 - CHEM OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: CHEMISTRY OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
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A review of the chemical processes involved in the manufacture of microelectronic chips, including; crystallization, purification, oxidation, thin film methods, lithography and ceramic processing.
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Open to undergraduates by special permission only.
CHEM 597 - POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: POLYMER SYNTHESIS, SOFT NANOMATERIAL AND NANOCOMPOSITES
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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.
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Also offered as MSCI and CENG 597.
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Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 and 212.
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Course offered Spring.
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Instructor(s): Tour, Barrera. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 600 - GRADUATE SEMINAR
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 1 TO 12
Description: GRADUATE SEMINAR
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Section 1: BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY Section 2: SYNTHETIC AND MECHANISTIC CHEMISTRY Section 3: MATERIALS CHEMISTRY-NANO Section 4: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY-NANO Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 601 - PHYSICAL SEMINAR
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1
Description: PHYSICAL SEMINAR
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Selected topics in current research and literature. Intended for graduate students; undergraduate students must obtain consent of instructor. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 602 - ORGANIC SEMINAR
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1
Description: ORGANIC SEMINAR
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Selected topics in current research and literature. Intended for graduate students; undergraduate students must obtain consent of instructor. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 606 - EFFECT PRESENTATION FOR CHEM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1
Description: EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS FOR CHEMISTS
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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.
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Open to undergraduates by special permission only.
CHEM 630 - MOLECU SPECTROSCPY &GROUP THRY
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY & GROUP THEORY
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The spectra of simple molecules, including microwave, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, and Raman spectra; introductory aspects of molecular symmetry and group theory; resonance spectroscopy.
CHEM 700 - TEACHING PRACTICUM
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 2
Description: TEACHING PRACTICUM
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Open to graduate students in chemistry and only in exceptional circumstances to undergraduates. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 750 - MGMT/SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: MANAGEMENT FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
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This course is designed for science and engineering students who want to understand the management of new and/or small technology based businesses. The course is taught in modular format to give students insights into how technology oriented firms manage intellectual property, marketing, organization behavior, strategy, accounting and finance. Concepts covered will be particularly relevant to students interested in careers in technology or entrepreneurial ventures.
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This course is part of a two-class sequence and provides the foundation for students taking NEW VENTURE CREATION for SCIENCE and ENGINEERING which is offered in the spring.
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Also offered as MGMT 750 and MSCI 750.
CHEM 751 - NEW VENTURE FOR SCI&ENGINEERIN
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Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: NEW VENTURE CREATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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This course deals with the concepts and theories relevant to new venture creation. Our primary focus is the start-up process with particular emphasis being placed on market issues, intellectual property and entrepreneurial finance. As part of the course we will evaluate the commercial potential of a live technology drawn from the Rice engineering/science community. The concepts covered will be particularly relevant to students who are interested in careers in technology or entrepreneurial ventures. Course is offered to junior and senior students and graduate students except MBA students.
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Also offered as MGMT 751 and MSCI 751.
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Instructor(s): Barron, Papadoupolos.
CHEM 800 - GRADUATE RESEARCH
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 12 TO 15
Description: GRADUATE RESEARCH
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No description. Repeatable for Credit.
CHEM 801 - REU RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Research
Credit Hours: 1 TO 3
Description: REU RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY