Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2005-2006
CHEM 121 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY
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.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem121
CHEM 122 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
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.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem122
CHEM 123 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Laboratory
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.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem121
CHEM 124 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB
Long Title: GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH LABORATORY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Laboratory
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.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem122
CHEM 151 - HONORS CHEMISTRY
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY WITH LAB
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. Includes a laboratory that meets once per week for 2.5 hours. Recommended prerequisite(s): high school chemistry and physics.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem 151
CHEM 152 - HONORS CHEMISTRY WITH LAB
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY WITH LAB
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: See CHEM 151. Includes a laboratory that meets once per week for 2.5 hours.
Course URL: http://www.olwnet.rice.edu/chem151
CHEM 153 - HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 0
Corequisite: CHEM 151 Description: Credit may only be received for either CHEM 153 or CHEM 123 but not both.
CHEM 154 - HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Long Title: HONORS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 0
Corequisite: CHEM 152 Description: Credit may not be received for both CHEM 124 and CHEM 154.
CHEM 157 - LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW
Long Title: LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW
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
Long Title: LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
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.
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
Description: Organic chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic compounds with emphasis on structure, bonding, and reaction mechanisms. Credit may not be received for both CHEM 211 and CHEM 251.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem211
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
Description: Continuation of CHEM 211 with a greater emphasis on the chemistry of various functional groups.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem212
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.
Course URL: http://kelty.rice.edu/235/
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 121 AND CHEM 122
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. Credit may not be received for both CHEM 211 and CHEM 251. Instructor Permission Required.
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, 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.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem252
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.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem311
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.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem 312
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 373 - ADV MODULE IN FULLERENE CHEM
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN FULLERENE CHEMISTRY
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 first 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 381 - ADV MOD PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Study of experimental physical chemistry. Offered in first half of semester. Some knowledge of MATLAB required.
CHEM 382 - ADV MOD PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Corequisite: CHEM 311 Description: 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.
Course URL: http://python.rice.edu/~brooks/chem382
CHEM 383 - ADV MOD INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Principles and application of modern instrumental methods to inorganic, pharmaceutical, organic and physical chemistry. Offered in the first half of the semester.
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 and physical chemistry. Offered in the second half of the semester
CHEM 391 - ADVANCED MODULE IN CATALYSIS
Long Title: ADVANCED MODULE IN CATALYSIS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Description: Preparation and study of a homogeneous catalytic system.
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 second 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. Instructor 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 synthe 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: 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 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. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CHEM 515, FREN 404, FREN 504.
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: ASIA 340, ESCI 425, WGST 340.
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.
Course URL: http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem430
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.
Course URL: http://python.rice.edu/~guscus/chem435
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; substitutuent, solvent, and isotope effects.
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 515 - 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. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: CHEM 415, FREN 404, FREN 504.
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 - QUANTUM MECHANICS II
Long Title: QUANTUM MECHANICS II
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.
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 561 - ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: The disconnection approach to organic synthesis. Heavy emphasis on reactions, reagents, and mechanisms.
CHEM 562 - ADV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Long Title: ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Continues in the same vein as CHEM 561 but with emphasis on very recent advances in stereoselective synthesis.
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: FSEM 163, HIST 163, 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 TO 12
Description: Section 1: BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY Section 2: SYNTHETIC AND MECHANISTIC CHEMISTRY Section 3: MATERIALS CHEMISTRY-NANO Section 4: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY-NANO 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 530 OR 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.
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 750 - MGMT/SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
Long Title: MANAGEMENT FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: 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. 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. Cross-list: MGMT 750, MSCI 750.
CHEM 751 - NEW VNTR CREATION SCI & ENG
Long Title: NEW VENTURE CREATION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: 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 and MBA students. Cross-list: MGMT 751, MSCI 751.
CHEM 777 - VISITING RESEARCH TRAINEE
Long Title:
Department: Chemistry
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
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: 12 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: