Course Descriptions

CHEM 500 Technical Writing and Information Retrival (1)

Writing a well - organized and clear report or scientific paper, including effective use of the scientific literature using on-line databases, proper structuring of reports, clear writing style, data processing, and logically defenses conclusions. 

CHEM 501 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)

A discussion of topics in the field of inorganic chemistry, selected from the general areas of transition metal, main group and organometallic chemistry, and theories of structure and bonding.  Prerequuisite:  204, 351, 352 or permission of instructor

CHEM 502 Bio-inorganic Chemistry (3)

A one-semester lecture course with primary focus on the role that transistion metals play in biological processes.  The structures of active sites of metalloenzymes and the mechanisms of the reactions they promote are discussed in terms of the existing experimental data data on the native systems and model compounds.   Systems included are oxygen binding and transport, heme and non-heme electron transfer, copper blue proteins, nitrogen fixation, and inorganice pharmaceuticals.  Prerequisites: 501 or 571.

CHEM 503 - Survey of Organic Reacions (3)

An advanced course in organic chemistry covering energetics and reaction pathways, reactive intermediates, and stereochemical and dynamic requirements for product formation in the major classes of organic reactions.  Prerequisites: 204.

CHEM 504 -Mechanistic Chemistry (3)

The basic principles of chemical bonding, molecular structure, stereochemistry, and confrontational analysis.  Application of these principles to the study and description of organic reaction mechanisms with emphanisms with on nucleophilic substitution, addition and elimination reactions. Prerequisites:   204.

CHEM 508 - Instrumental Analysis and Chemical Spectroscopy (3)

A Lecture course in the use of instruments for chemical analysis, including spectrophotometry, chromatography, and electrochemical methods, and a comprehensive overview of spectroscopy and its analytical applications.  Prerequisites: 204, 214, 311.

CHEM 518- Instrumental Analysis   Laboratory (2)

A laboratory course to accompany 508.  Lab Fee $35.   Prerequiste:  311; co-requisite: 508.

CHEM  525  Synthetic Organic Chemistry I  (3)  Lecture  Modern synthetic reactions and strategies used in the synthesis of organic molecules. Special emphasis on carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions. Prerequisites: 204, 214, or equivalent. 

CHEM  526  Synthetic Organic Chemistry II  (3)  Lecture  A continuation of 525. Prerequisite: 525.

CHEM 530 -Chemical Thermodynamics (3)

Lecture Review of thermodynamics with chemical applications.   Introduction to the kinetic theory of gases and discussion of the internal dynamics of molecules.  Prerequisites:  351, 352, or equivalent

CHEM  532  Symmetry and Chemical Bonding in Solids and on Surfaces  (3)  Lecture  Provides background for understanding modern research in solids and surfaces, including superconductors and reactions in solids and on surfaces. Prerequisites: 501, 535, or equivalent.

CHEM 534 - Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics (3)

An introduction to the study of the rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Prerequisites: 351, 352 or equivalent.

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CHEM 535 - Introductory Quantum Chemistry (3)

Introduction to the concepts and mathematical tools of quantum chemistry.  Prerequisites 351, 352 or equivalent.

 

CHEM  536  Advanced Quantum Chemistry  (3)  Lecture  Application of quantum mechanical and group theoretical methods to the study of the electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Prerequisite: 535 or equivalent.

 

CHEM  538  Introduction to Environmental Engineering  (3)  Lecture  A first course for students interested in environmental engineering. 
           Discusses air pollution; indoor air quality; global climate change; emission and control of air pollutants; water supply, quality, and pollution; treatment
            of drinking water and wastewater; characterization and management of solid/hazardous waste. Rigorous teaching of problem-solving techniques based
            on mass balance, chemical kinetics, environmental microbiology, and energy conversion calculations for quantitative analysis of environmental problems
            and their engineering solutions.

 

CHEM 540-Chemistry of Materials (3)

Lecture Covers the relationship between the chemical bonding, crystal structure, and microstructure of materials and their mechanical, electrical and chemical properties.   Includes discussions of metals and alloys, organic polymers, glasses, ceramics, and composites.

 

CHEM  542  Environmental Chemistry Laboratory  (3)  Laboratory  Experience with common methods of environmental testing. Includes test 
          of pH, alkalinity, hardness, dissolved oxygen, oxygen demand, etc.

 

CHEM 545-Introduction to Molecular Modeling & Computational Chemistry (3)

Twenty-one lectures and hands-on training in the use of molecular programs MacroModel and GEMM and macromolecual mechanics
program YETI pm a So;;ocpmgraphics Workstation (UNIX). Prerequisites: 351,571 or equivalent.

 

CHEM 571,  General Biochemistry  I (4)

Lectures on the chemistry of biological systems, including the physical biochemistry of the molecules of life, enzyme catalysis,
DNA technology, signal transduction, hormonal regulation, important metabolic pathways and biosynthesis. Prerequisites: 204, 214.

CHEM  572  Biochemistry II  (4)  Lecture  A continuation of 571.  Prerequisite: 571. 

CHEM  591  Research Seminar  (1)  Seminar 

CHEM  592  Research Seminar  (1)  Seminar 

CHEM  593  Readings in Chemical Education  (3)  Lecture  This course is the first in a sequence of three graduate level chemical education 
        courses (CHEM 593, CHEM 737, and CHEM 767) designed to introduce the graduate student to the field of chemical education research. 
        This course will concentrate on the chemical education research literature. Classic studies in chemical education research along with current 
       studies will be read and analyzed. Students will also learn how to review manuscripts for professional journals in chemical education. In addition, 
       students will study how research data collected for a study are prepared for publication. Throughout the course, students will be required to 
       complete a set of additional readings on a specific chemical education research topic.

CHEM 596 Biochemical Techniques (3)

An accelerated laboratory course devoted to modern experimental procedures in biochemistry. Lab fee $25.  Prerequisites:  571 or equivalent.  Corequisite:   572.

CHEM  703  Solution Dynamics of Bioorganic Reactions  (3)  Lecture  Treats methods of determining reaction mechanisms in solution, 
           emphasizing kinetics, activation parameters, free energy relations, and isotope effects. Includes related subjects from the fields of 
           theoretical chemistry, catalysis and inhibition, and transition state structure. Prerequisites: 503, 504, and 535 or permission of instructor. 

CHEM  725  Special Topics in Organic Chemistry  (3)  Lecture  A lecture course on an advanced subject in organic chemistry. 
            Specific topic to be announced. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 

CHEM  726  Special Topics in Organic Chemistry  (3)  Lecture  A lecture course on an advanced subject in organic chemistry. 
             Specific topic to be announced. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

 CHEM  731  Advanced Topics in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry  (3)  Lecture  Section I: A reading and seminar course in advanced 
             inorganic chemistry. Section K: A lecture and seminar course in advanced chemical kinetics. course in advanced physical biochemistry. 
             Section T: A lecture and seminar course in theoretical chemistry. Prerequisite for each: Permission of department. 

CHEM  737  Chemical Education Research:Theory  (3)  Lecture  An in-depth study of the theoretical basis of chemical education research; 
             research design; use of measurement tools; data collection procedures; interpretation of results; applications to the teaching and learning 
             of chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. 

CHEM  765  Research Topics in Chemistry  (2)  Research  Supervised study and research in selected topics in chemistry. 
              Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department. Staff. 

CHEM  766  Research Topics In Chemistry  (3)  Research  Supervised study and research in selected topics in chemistry. 
               Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department. Staff.

CHEM  767  Research Problems in Chemistry  (3)  Research  Research problems and participation in the research program 
               of the department. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department. 

CHEM  768  Research Problems in Chemistry  (3)  Research  Research problems and participation in the research program of the 
               department. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor and department. 

CHEM  791  Advanced Research Seminar  (1)  Seminar 

CHEM  792  Chemistry Literature Seminar  (1)  Seminar 

CHEM  793  Advanced Research Seminar  (1)  Seminar 

CHEM  794  Advanced Research Seminar  (1)  Seminar 

CHEM  995  Thesis - Masters  (0)  Thesis Research 

CHEM  996  Thesis - Masters  (0)  Thesis Research 

CHEM  997  Dissertation - Doctoral  (0)  Dissertation Guidance 

CHEM  998  Dissertation - Doctoral  (0)  Dissertation Guidance