Schedule of Classes

Introduction to fundamental chemical concepts, including measurements; basic inorganic nomenclature; atomic structure; nuclear chemistry; periodic properties; molecular structure and bonding; basic thermochemistry; types of reactions; stoichiometry; properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions; equilibria; acids and bases. May not be counted for credit in programs offered within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry; not open to students with credit in CHM 110.

Laboratory that reinforces and expands upon concepts covered in CHM 100. Topics include: measurements; stoichiometry; thermochemistry; molecular structure and bonding; properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions; acids and bases.

Course designed to provide chemical concepts for students majoring in the physical or biological sciences, engineering, or related disciplines. Topics include: measurements; basic inorganic nomenclature; atomic structure; stoichiometry; types of reactions; thermochemistry; periodic properties; molecular structure and bonding; properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions; acids and bases.

Laboratory that reinforces and expands upon concepts covered in CHM 110. Topics include: measurements; stoichiometry; spectrophotometry; thermochemistry; periodic properties; molecular structure and bonding; properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions; equilibria; acids and bases.

Continuation of CHM 110. For students majoring in engineering and related disciplines. Topics include: thermodynamics; equilibria; electrochemistry and corrosion; descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals; properties of metallic and silicon-based materials; organic and polymer chemistry; nuclear chemistry; environmental chemistry.

Continuation of CHM 110. For students majoring in the physical or biological sciences and related disciplines. Topics include: acid-base equilibria; thermodynamics; electrochemistry; descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals; kinetics; nuclear chemistry; environmental chemistry.

Laboratory that reinforces and expands upon concepts covered in CHM 116. Topics include: acid-base equilibria; spectrophotometry; complexation; electrochemistry; inorganic reaction chemistry.

Overview of the medical laboratory science profession, including classroom instruction to introduce students to the clinical areas of hematology, clinical chemistry, diagnostic microbiology, immunohematology, serology, and phlebotomy. Scope of practice, career opportunities, and current issues along with a tour of a large hospital laboratory will be included.

Structure and reactivity of organic compounds as related to biochemistry. Structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. May not be counted for credit in programs offered within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Not open to students with credit in CHM 150 and CHM 160 or with credit in CHM 360.

Laboratory that reinforces and expands upon concepts covered in CHM 162. Introduction to synthesis, purification and identification of organic compounds. Basic analytical techniques for the characterization of biologically important compounds such as amino acids, proteins, enzymes, and lipids. May not be counted for credit in programs offered within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Not open to students who have credit in CHM 361.

Continuation of CHM 252.

Laboratory to accompany CHM 256.

Working under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor, students who participate as laboratory assistants have the opportunity to gain experience in laboratory preparation, maintenance, and instruction. Course may be repeated; course graded. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

A survey of the tools employed in obtaining, analyzing, and presenting chemical information; an introduction to the chemical literature; computer applications; ethics.

Studies undertaken by freshman or sophomore students under the guidance of faculty mentors. Maximum of 3 hours per semester; repeatable for up to 6 hrs credit. At the completion of the semester, students are required to submit a research report, describing the goals, methods, and results of the study. Zero credit course graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

A course for non-science majors that broadly surveys chemistry and its effects on civilization. May not be counted for credit in programs offered within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Terminology relevant to the medical and paramedical disciplines and interpreting typical medical reports.

Chemical principles applied to environmental topics such as air, water, soils, and conventional and hazardous wastes. Thermodynamic and kinetic principles, acid-base and redox chemistry, interfacial chemistry and analytical techniques. Not open to students with credit in CHM 516.

Introduction to modern analytical chemistry involving aqueous equilibrium chemistry, UV-vis and atomic spectroscopy, electrochemistry and chromatography. Lecture and laboratory.

Techniques and methods of macromolecular purification and characterization; refining skills of record collecting, data analysis, and presentation of results in manuscript form.

Students attend weekly seminars pertaining to all aspects of Chemistry. Course graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Students attend and write summaries of weekly seminars pertaining to all aspects of Chemistry. Course graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

An introduction to computational chemistry with an emphasis on the structures and energies of organic systems. Cross listed with CHM 512.

Application of symmetry and group theory to chemical systems. Topics include point groups, character tables, spectroscopic selection rules, and molecular orbital theory. Cross listed with CHM 514.

Diagnostic laboratory testing methods in a variety of areas, including endocrinology, enzymes, acid-base balance, carbohydrates, and lipids. Cross listed with CHM 522.

Theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure, molecular structure, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and catalysis. Cross listed with CHM 536.

Synthesis and instrumental characterization of main group, coordination, organometallic, and bioinorganic compounds. Cross listed with CHM 537.

Study of the processes by which carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are synthesized, stored, or oxidized to generate biochemical energy and building blocks. Regulation of these processes will be examined. Cross listed with CHM 566.

Topics include quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics. Cross listed with CHM 576. It is recommended that students take CHM 326 before taking this course.

Each student presents a seminar under the supervision of a faculty member.

Studies undertaken by advanced students under the guidance of faculty mentors. Maximum of 3 hours per semester; repeatable for up to 6 hours credit. At the completion of the semester, students are required to submit a research report describing the goals, methods, and results of the study. Zero credit course graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Topic stated in the current Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 3 hours per semester; may be repeated under different topics for a maximum of six credits.

An introduction to computational chemistry with an emphasis on the structures and energies of organic systems. Cross listed with CHM 412. For cross-listed undergraduate/graduate courses, the graduate-level course will have additional academic requirements beyond those of the undergraduate course.

Application of symmetry and group theory to chemical systems. Topics include point groups, character tables, spectroscopic selection rules, and molecular orbital theory. Cross listed with CHM 414. For cross-listed undergraduate/graduate courses, the graduate-level course will have additional academic requirements beyond those of the undergraduate course.

Chemical principles applied to environmental topics such as air, water, soils, and conventional and hazardous wastes. Thermodynamic and kinetic principles, acid-base and redox chemistry, interfacial chemistry and analytical techniques are included. Students conduct independent projects. Not open to students with credit in CHM 316.

Diagnostic laboratory testing methods in a variety of areas, including endocrinology, enzymes, acid-base balance, carbohydrates, and lipids. Not open to students with credit in CHM 422.

Theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure, molecular structure, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and catalysis. Cross listed with CHM 436. For cross-listed undergraduate/graduate courses, the graduate-level course will have additional academic requirements beyond those of the undergraduate course.

Synthesis and instrumental characterization of main group, coordination, organometallic, and bioinorganic compounds. Students conduct independent projects. Cross listed with CHM 437. For cross-listed undergraduate/graduate courses, the graduate-level course will have additional academic requirements beyond those of the undergraduate course.

Topic stated in the current Schedule of Classes. Maximum of 3 hours per semester; may be repeated under different topics for a maximum of six credits.

Study of the processes by which carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are synthesized, stored, or oxidized to generate biochemical energy and building blocks. Regulation of these processes will be examined. Cross listed with CHM 466. For cross-listed undergraduate/graduate courses, the graduate-level course will have additional academic requirements beyond those of the undergraduate course.

Topics include quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics. Students conduct independent projects. Cross listed with CHM 476. For cross-listed undergraduate/graduate courses, the graduate-level course will have additional academic requirements beyond those of the undergraduate course.

Each student presents a literature-based seminar under the supervision of a faculty member.

Directed reading for qualified students. Maximum of 3 hours per semester; repeatable for up to 6 hrs credit.

Research in an area of interest to the student, repeatable for up to 8 hours credit. At the completion of the semester, students are required to submit a research report, describing the goals, methods, and results of the study. Zero-credit course graded. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

Each student presents a literature-based seminar that describes the scientific background motivating his/her graduate research project.

Each student presents a public seminar detailing the accomplishments of his/her thesis research.

Research in an area of chemistry or biochemistry of interest to the student, repeatable for up to 10 hours credit. At the completion of the semester, students are required to submit a research report, giving an update of the progress made in their research. Zero credit course graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.

All MS students must write a thesis based upon independent research, the final version of which must conform to the requirements outlined on the departmental and Graduate School Web pages. Typically, students enroll in the course in the semester they intend to submit their thesis. Zero credit course graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.