Undergraduate Courses in Chemistry
Chm 5. Chemistry and
National Issues (3) spring
For majors other than science and engineering. Chemistry and
current controversies. The atmosphere: global warming, ozone depletion,
pollution. Water pollution and treatment. Energy generation and side effects.
Health: chemicals of life, drugs, carcinogens, personal care. Materials:
natural and synthetic. Food: production and preservation. Chemistry: benefits
and liabilities. (NS)
Chm 25 Introduction
to Chemical Principles (4) fall-spring
An introduction to important
topics in chemistry: atomic structure, properties of matter, chemical
reactions, energy, structure and bonding in organic and inorganic compounds,
chemical equilibrium. The course features a lecture tightly linked to
a three-hour studio experience that combines laboratory work and recitation.
Chemistry 26 must be taken concurrently for students in the Arts and Sciences
College. No prerequisites. (NS) Note: this course replaces
Chm 21 & 22.
Chm 26. Biochemical
Applications of Chemical Principles(1) fall-spring
An exploration of introductory
chemistry-related topics relevant to biological topics such as elements
required by living systems, the transformation of inorganic molecules
to organic compounds, properties of water related to the development of
life, equilibria, acids, bases, and buffers in living systems and medical
conditions, thermodynamics of living systems, and protein structure and
the role of protein in nutrition, genetic diseases, cancer and disease
therapy. No prerequisites, co-requisite Chm 025.(NS)
Chm 31. Chemical Equilibria
in Aqueous Systems (3) fall-spring
A study of the theoretical basis and practical applications
of equilibria in aqueous solutions, including acid-base, precipitation-solubility,
metal-ligand, oxidation-reduction and distribution equilibria. Introduction
to chemical thermodynamics, spectrophotometry, potentiometry and chromatography.
The laboratory work emphasizes the qualitative and quantitative analysis
of equilibria in aqueous media. Prerequisite: Chm 25, Math 21, 31 or 51.
Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory period.(NS)
Chm 51. Organic Chemistry
I (3) fall
Systematic survey of the typical compounds of carbon, their
classification, and general relations; study of synthetic reactions. Prerequisite:
Chm 25 or 75.(NS)
Chm 52. Organic Chemistry
II (3) spring
Continuation of Chm 51. Prerequisite: Chm 51.(NS)
Chm 53. Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I (1) fall
Preparation of pure organic compounds. Modern techniques of
characterization. Prerequisite: Chm 51 previously or concurrently. (NS)
Chm 58. Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II (1) spring
Continuation of Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. Prerequisite:
Chm 53 previously; Chm 52 previously or concurrently.(NS)
Chm 75. Concepts, Models
and Experiments I (4) fall
A first-semester course in chemistry for students planning to
major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science,
or other chemistry-related fields. Chemical and physical properties, structures,
bonding concepts, and quantitative analysis. Laboratory includes synthesis,
separation and analysis procedures; computer applications to chemistry.
Three lectures, one laboratory. (NS)
Chm 76. Concepts, Models
and Experiments II (4) spring
Continuation of Chemistry 75. Three lectures, one laboratory.
Prerequisite: Chm 75 or departmental consent.(NS)
Chm 177. Introduction
to Research (1-2) fall-spring
For advanced freshmen and sophomore chemistry majors. May be
repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.(NS)
Link
to Electronic Library Resources for Chemists.
Chm 187. Physical Chemistry
I (3) spring
Development of the principles of thermodynamics and their application
to systems in which composition is of major concern: solutions, chemical
and phase equilibria. Elements of chemical reaction kinetics. Prerequisite:
Chm 31 or 76, and Math 21, 31 or 51 previously or concurrently.(NS)
Chm 189. Physical Chemistry
II (3) fall
A continuation of Chemistry 187. Kinetic theory of gases, statistical
thermodynamics, electrolytes in solution, electrochemistry, corrosion,
colloid and surface chemistry and the solid state. Prerequisites: Chm
187, Math 23, Phy 21. (NS)
Chm 192. Physical Chemistry
Laboratory (2)
Laboratory studies that illustrate the various fields of study
in experimental physical chemistry. Prerequisite: Chm 187. (NS)
Chm 194. Physical Chemistry
for Biological Sciences (3) fall
The principles and applications of physical chemical concepts
to systems of biological interest, including the gas laws, thermodynamics
of metabolic reactions, colligative properties, electrochemical equilibria,
reaction kinetics and enzyme catalysis, and transport of macromolecules
and viruses. Prerequisite: Chm 25 or 75. (NS)
Chm 201. Technical
Writing (2)
Principal types of written communications used by professional
chemists including informative abstracts, research proposals, progress
reports, executive summaries for nonchemist decision makers and proper
written experimental procedures, tables, schemes and figures. Prerequisite:
junior standing in chemistry major or consent of the department chair.(ND)
Chm 205. Main Group
Elements (2) fall
Chemistry of the main group elements. Prerequisite: Chm 31 or
76.(NS)
Chm 209. Chemistry
of Organic and Inorganic Materials (3) fall
A systematic study of the most important organic and inorganic
structures, covering synthesis, nomenclature, reactions, and properties.
Grouping of elements with similar properties within the periodic table
is stressed. The nature of the covalent bond will be developed. Reactions
involving alkenes (especially vinyls), hydroxyl, amine, oxirane, and halogen
groups will be emphasized. Crystal structures and physical properties.
Prerequisite: Chm. 25 or 75.(NS)
Chm 250. Special Topics (1-3)
Selected topics in chemistry. May be repeated for credit when
different topics are offered. (NS)
Chm 307. Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry (3) spring
Introduction to transition metal complexes; theories of bonding;
kinetics and mechanisms of transition metal complex reactions; selected
aspects of organometallic chemistry; bioinorganic chemistry. Prerequisite:
Chm 341.(NS)
Chm 312. (ChE 312,
Mat 312) Fundamentals of Corrosion (3) fall
Corrosion phenomena and definitions. Electrochemical aspects
including reaction mechanisms, thermodynamics, Pourbaix diagrams, kinetics
of corrosion processes, polarization and passivity. Non-electrochemical
corrosion including mechanisms, theories and quantitative descriptions
of atmospheric corrosion. Corrosion of metals under stress. Cathodic and
anodic protection, coatings alloys, inhibitors, and passivators. Prerequisite:
Mat 205 or Chm 187.(NS)
Chm 332. Analytical
Chemistry (3) fall
Theory and practice of chemical analysis. Principles of quantitative
separations and determinations; theory and application of selected optical
and electrical instruments in analytical chemistry; interpretation of
numerical data, design of experiments, solute distribution in separation
methods. Prerequisites: Chm 31 and 51. (NS)
Chm 336. Clinical Chemistry
(3) summer
Applications of analytical chemistry to clinical problems. Discussion
of methods in common use and the biochemical-medical significance of the
results. Prerequisites: Chm 332 and 52. (NS)
Chm 337. (Mat 333) X-ray
Diffraction of Materials (3) fall
Introduction to crystal symmetry, point groups, and space groups.
Emphasis on materials characterization by X-ray diffraction and electron
diffraction. Specific topics include crystallographic notation, stereographic
projections, orientation of single crystals, textures, phase identification,
quantitative analysis, stress measurement, electron diffraction, ring
and spot patterns, convergent beam electron diffraction (CBED), and space
group determination. Applications in mineralogy, metallurgy, ceramics,
microelectronics, polymers, and catalysts. Lectures and laboratory work.
Prerequisite: Mat 203 or EES 131 or senior standing in chemistry. (NS)
Chm 338. Instrumental
Analysis Laboratory (2) spring
Laboratory studies of modern methods of instrumental analysis
emphasizing function and characteristics of instrumentation, data,processing,
and experimental design. Prerequisites: Chm 339 previously or concurrently.
(NS)
Chm 339. Instrumental
Analysis (2) spring
Principles and applications of modern methods of analytical
analysis including optical spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy,
mass spectrometry, electrochemical methods, chromatography, thermal methods,
and surface characterization. Prerequisite: Chm 332 .(NS)
Chm 341. Chemical Physics
and Bonding (4) fall
Development of ideas relating
to the nature of the chemical bond. Emphasis placed on the quantum chemistry
of atoms and molecules. Statistical thermodynamics of gaseous and solid
systems. Diffraction effects in crystalline solids. Elements of point
group theory. Prerequisites: Chm 187, Math 205, Phy 21.(NS)
Chm 350. Special Topics
(1-3)
Selected advanced topics in chemistry. May be repeated for credit
when different topics are offered.(NS)
Chm 353. Organic Analysis
Laboratory (2) spring
Identification of organic compounds as single components and
mixtures. Application of combined chemical and spectral assay techniques.
Use and interpretation of data from nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared,
and mass spectroscopic examinations. Separation techniques for mixtures.
Prerequisites: Chm 52 and 58. (NS)
Chm 358. Advanced Organic
Chemistry (3) fall
Reaction mechanism types and supporting physical-chemical data.
Classes of mechanisms include elimination, substitution, rearrangement,
oxidation-reduction, enolate alkylations, and others. Prerequisite: one
year of organic chemistry.(NS)
Chm 368. Advanced Organic
Laboratory (2)
The synthesis and study of organic compounds illustrating the
importanttechniques and special pieces of apparatus commonly used in organic
chemical research. Prerequisite: one year of organic chemistry and laboratory.
(NS)
Chm 371. (BioS 371)
Elements of Biochemistry I (3) fall
A general study of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic
acids, and other biological substances and their importance in life processes.
Protein and enzyme chemistry are emphasized. Prerequisite: one year of
organic chemistry. (NS)
Chm 372. (BioS 372)
Elements of Biochemistry II (3) spring
Dynamic aspects of biochemistry: enzyme reactions including
energetics, kinetics and mechanisms, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins and nucleic acids, photosynthesis, electron transport mechanisms,
coupled reactions, phosphorylations, and the synthesis of biological macromolecules.
Prerequisite: Chm 371. (NS)
Chm 375. Research Chemistry
Laboratory (1-3) fall-spring
An introduction to independent study or laboratory investigation
under faculty guidance. Prerequisite: consent of faculty research supervisor.(NS)
Chm
376. Advanced Research Chemistry Laboratory (1-6) fall-spring
Advanced independent study or laboratory investigation under faculty guidance.
Prerequisite: 3 credits of Chm 375. Consent of faculty research supervisor.
May be repeated for credit.(NS)
Chm 377. (BioS 377)
Biochemistry Laboratory (3) fall
Laboratory studies of the properties of chemicals of biological
origin and the influence of chemical and physical factors on these properties.Laboratory
techniques used for the isolation and identification of biochemicals.
Prerequisite: Chm 371, previously or concurrently. (NS)
Chm 378. (BioS 378)
Biochemical Preparations (1-3) spring
A laboratory course involving the preparation or isolation,
purification and identification of chemicals of biological origin. Prerequisites:
Chm 377 and 372, previously or concurrently.(NS)
Chm 381. Radiation
and Structure (3)
Quantum chemistry and group theory applied to molecular orbital
theory of bonding, structure, and spectroscopy. Study of selection rules
for chemical and photochemical reactions. Prerequisites: Chm 341 and Math
205. (NS)
Chm 382. Spectroscopy
and Photochemical Kinetics (3) spring
Applications of electronic, infrared, and microwave spectroscopy
to the study of molecular structure. Chemical consequences of intramolecular
excitation; quantum efficiencies and reaction mechanisms; pulse excitation
and dynamics of elementary processes. Prerequisite: Chm 341. (NS)
Chm 388. (ChE 388)
Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory (3) spring
Techniques include: free radical and condensation polymerization;
molecular weight distribution by gel chromatography; crystallinity and
order by differential scanning calorimetry; pyrolysis and gas chromatography;
dynamic mechanical and dielectric behavior; morphology and microscopy;
surface properties. Prerequisites: Chm 187, 189 or 341 and 51.
(NS)
Chm 391. (ChE 391)
Colloid and Surface Chemistry (3) fall
Physical chemistry of everyday phenomena. Intermolecular forces
and electrostatic phenomena at interfaces, boundary tensions and films
at interfaces, mass and charge transport in colloidal suspensions, electrostatic
and London forces in disperse systems, gas adsorption and heterogeneous
catalysis. Prerequisite: Chm 187 or equivalent. (NS)
Chm 392. (ChE 392)
Introduction to Polymer Science (3) spring
Introduction to concepts of polymer science. Kinetics and mechanisms
of polymerization; synthesis and processing of polymers, characterization.
Relationship of molecular conformation, structure and morphology to physical
and mechanical properties. Prerequisite: Chm 187 or equivalent. (NS)
Chm 393. (ChE 393,
Mat 393) Physical Polymer Science (3) fall
Structural and physical aspects of polymers (organic, inorganic,
natural). Molecular and atomic basis for polymer properties and behavior.
Characteristics of glassy, crystalline and paracrystalline states (including
viscoelastic and relaxation behavior) for single- and multi-component
systems. Thermodynamics and kinetics of transition phenomena. Structure,
morphology and behavior. Prerequisite: one year of physical chemistry.
(NS)
Chm 394. (ChE 394)
Organic Polymer Science I (3) spring
Organic chemistry of synthetic high polymers. Polymer nomenclature,
properties, and applications. Functionality and reactivity or monomers
and polymers. Mechanism and kinetics of step-growth and chain-growth polymerization
in homogenous and heterogenous media. Brief description of emulsion polymerization,
ionic polymerization, and copolymerization. Prerequisites: one year of
physical chemistry and one year of organic chemistry. (NS)
Chm 396. (Mat 396)
Chemistry of Nonmetallic Solids (3) spring
Chemistry of ionic and electronic defects in nonmetallic solids
and their influence on chemical and physical properties. Intrinsic and
impurity controlled defects nonstoichiometric compounds, defect interactions.
Properties to be discussed include: diffusion, sintering, ionic and electronic
conductivity, solid-state reactions, and photoconductivity. Prerequisite:
Chm 187 or Mat 205 or equivalent.(NS)
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