CHEM 00020     INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

Problem-based introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry including significant figures, unit conversions, measurement, structure of matter, energy, composition of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, introduction to bonding, and the formulas and names of both ionic and covalent compounds. Course does not count toward graduation.

Prerequisite: Math ACT score of 18; or ALEKS math assessment score of 45; or minimum C grade in any MATH course.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 10030     CHEMISTRY IN OUR WORLD (KBS)      3 Credit Hours

A course for non-science majors that utilizes environmental and consumer topics to introduce chemical principles and develop critical-thinking skills.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, Transfer Module Natural Sciences

CHEM 10031     CHEMISTRY IN OUR WORLD LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)      1 Credit Hour

Discovery-based experiments to introduce chemical principles and develop critical-thinking skills. A course for non-science majors; includes chemistry that is related to environmental and consumer issues.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 10030.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 3 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, Kent Core Basic Sciences Lab, Transfer Module Natural Sciences, TAG Natural Science Lab

CHEM 10050     FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (KBS)      3 Credit Hours

Basic concepts of chemistry (including atomic structure, chemical bonding and reactions) necessary for courses in elementary organic chemistry and physiological chemistry. Students may only receive credit toward graduation for one of the following: CHEM 10050; or CHEM 10060 and CHEM 10061; or CHEM 10970 and CHEM 10971.

Prerequisite: Minimum 16 ACT math score or MATH 10675 or MATH 11009 or MATH 11010 or MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 or MATH 12011 or MATH 12021.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, Transfer Module Natural Sciences

CHEM 10055     MOLECULES OF LIFE (KBS)      3 Credit Hours

An integrated introduction to molecular systems and their participation in the processes of life.

Pre/corequisite: MATH 10040 or MATH 10041 or minimum C grade in MATH 10772 or MATH 10775 or any course between MATH 11009 to MATH 49998; or minimum 55 ALEKS math score; or minimum 22 ACT math score; or minimum 530 SAT math score.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences

CHEM 10060     GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)      4 Credit Hours

(Equivalent to CHEM 11060) This course is a college-level chemistry course for science majors, focusing on fundamental concepts and the development of problem-solving strategies and critical thinking. Students will be introduced to a variety of concepts in modern chemistry, emphasizing stoichiometry, introduction to chemical reactions, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, molecular structure, chemical bonding, and behavior of gases. Classroom time will be divided into lectures, discussions, and problem-solving activities to enable students to develop both foundational knowledge and analytical skills. Students may only receive credit toward graduation for one of the following courses: CHEM 10050 or CHEM 10055 or CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970 or CHEM 11060.

Prerequisite: Minimum 67 ALEKS math score or higher; or ACT MATH score of 27 or higher; or minimum C grade in the following: MATH 11010; or MATH 10775; or MATH 10675; or MATH 11009; or MATH 10772; or a pre/co-requisite of MATH 11022 or MATH 12002 or MATH 12021.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, TAG Science

CHEM 10061     GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)      4 Credit Hours

Continuation of CHEM 10060, emphasizing intermolecular forces, properties of mixtures, main group chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Students may only receive credit toward graduation for one of the following courses: CHEM 10050 or CHEM 10055 or CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in either CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970 or CHEM 11060.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, TAG Science

CHEM 10062     GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)      1 Credit Hour

Laboratory covering pertinent aspects of CHEM 10060. Three hours weekly.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970 or CHEM 11060.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 3 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, Kent Core Basic Sciences Lab, TAG Science

CHEM 10063     GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)      1 Credit Hour

Laboratory covering pertinent aspects of CHEM 10061, including qualitative analysis.

Prerequisite: CHEM 10062.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 3 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences, Kent Core Basic Sciences Lab, TAG Science

CHEM 10970     HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)      4 Credit Hours

Rigorous general chemistry course for qualified students. Stoichiometry, equilibrium, thermochemistry, atomic structure and chemical bonding, descriptive inorganic and nuclear chemistry.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences

CHEM 10971     HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)      4 Credit Hours

A continuation of CHEM 10970. Topics include properties of mixtures, properties of the elements, periodic patterns, organic compounds, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 10970.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences

CHEM 11060     GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)      6 Credit Hours

(Equivalent to CHEM 10060) This course is a college-level chemistry course for science majors with extended time devoted to fundamental concepts and the development of problem-solving strategies and critical thinking. Students will be introduced to a variety of concepts in modern chemistry, emphasizing stoichiometry, introduction to chemical reactions, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, molecular structure, chemical bonding, and behavior of gases. This course includes 5 lecture sessions and 1 recitation session. Classroom time will be divided into lectures, discussions, and problem-solving activities to enable students to develop both foundational knowledge and analytical skills. Recitation sessions will include problem-solving with an emphasis on developing core skills. The endpoint of this course is identical to that of CHEM 10060. Students may only receive credit toward graduation for one of the following courses: CHEM 10050 or CHEM 10055 or CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10970 or CHEM 11060.

Prerequisite: ALEKS math score of 45 or higher and a pre/co-requisite of MATH 11010 or MATH 10775 or MATH 11009; or a prerequisite of MATH 10675 with a minimum C grade or MATH 10772 with a minimum C grade.

Schedule Type: Lecture, Recitation

Contact Hours: 5 lecture, 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Kent Core Basic Sciences

CHEM 20095     SPECIAL TOPICS      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Selected topics in chemistry.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 20098     INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL RESEARCH (ELR)      1-3 Credit Hours

Research experience for freshmen and sophomores. Registration requires prior approval of the research director. Does not count toward the electives for the BS or BA chemistry degree. A written report is required.

Prerequisite: Minimum overall 2.500 GPA in Chemistry and special approval.

Schedule Type: Research

Contact Hours: 1-3 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

CHEM 20481     BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I      4 Credit Hours

Survey of the structure, preparation and reactions (including mechanisms) of organic compounds emphasizing the chemistry of biologically important functional groups. Students may only receive credit toward graduation for one of the following courses: CHEM 10055 or CHEM 20481 or CHEM 30481.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: TAG Science

CHEM 20482     BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II      2 Credit Hours

Continuation of CHEM 20481, emphasizing the chemistry of functional groups prevalent in biological chemistry. Students may only receive credit toward graduation for one of the following courses: CHEM 10055 or CHEM 20482 or CHEM 30482.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 20481.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: TAG Science

CHEM 30050     INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS CHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

This course provides an introduction to materials and their applications. It serves as the initiation for the materials chemistry concentration.

Prerequisite: CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971; and CHEM 30481 and PHY 23101.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 30051     CAREER PATHWAYS IN CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

Designed to introduce students to the wide range of career pathways available in chemistry. Students learn different strategies for identifying and pursuing career opportunities, and develop their communication skills through writing assignments and oral presentations.

Prerequisite: None.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1 lecture

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CHEM 30105     ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I      3 Credit Hours

Covers the fundamental theory, experimental methods, and applications of analytical chemistry principles in chemistry as well as other related disciplines such as life sciences and environmental science. It covers analytical measurements, experimental error, statistics, chemical equilibrium and titration, spectrometry as well as analytical separation techniques.

Prerequisite: CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 30106     ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II      2 Credit Hours

Covers the theoretical basis and experimental methods of analytical chemistry not considered in Analytical Chemistry I (CHEM 30105), such as noise reduction, advanced chemical equilibria and titrations, electrochemistry, atomic spectroscopy, instrumental design, and sample preparation.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30105.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 30107     ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC)      1 Credit Hour

Fundamental laboratory class for analytical chemistry. Provides hands-on experience to students on the subjects including data treatment, volumetric analysis, spectrophotometry, separation techniques and mass spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: CHEM 10063.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 30105.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 3 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

CHEM 30108     ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC)      2 Credit Hours

Advanced analytical chemistry laboratory class which covers a broad range of modern analytical techniques, including ion-selective electrodes, voltammetry, atomic spectroscopy, mass-spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis. Unlike Analytic Chemistry Laboratory I (CHEM 30107) this class focuses on forensic rather than bioanalytical applications.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30105.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 30107.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 6 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

CHEM 30284     INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY      4 Credit Hours

Chemistry and metabolism of biochemically important compounds; nature of enzyme action; metabolic regulation and bioenergetics.

Prerequisite: CHEM 20481; or CHEM 30481 and CHEM 30482.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 30301     INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I      3 Credit Hours

Chemistry of hydrogen, ions in aqueous solution, redox reactions, coordination complexes: d-block chemistry, crystal field model, electronic spectra and magnetism, introduction to organometallic chemistry, periodic trends for p-block elements.

Prerequisite: CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 30475     ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR)      1 Credit Hour

Practical experience in organic laboratory techniques on both micro- and macroscale: physical methods for purification and characterization of organic compounds, introduction to organic reactions.

Prerequisite: CHEM 10063.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 20481 or 30481.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 1 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement, TAG Science

CHEM 30476     ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II      1 Credit Hour

Continuation of CHEM 30475, involving multi-step organic experiments that utilize techniques introduced in CHEM 30475.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30475.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 20482 or 30482.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 1 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: TAG Science

CHEM 30481     ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I      3 Credit Hours

Introduction to organic chemistry from structural, mechanistic and synthetic viewpoints with an emphasis on the chemistry of biologically relevant functional groups. Students may only receive credit toward graduation for one of the following courses: CHEM 10055 or CHEM 20481 or CHEM 30481.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: TAG Science

CHEM 30482     ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II      3 Credit Hours

Continuation of CHEM 30481; organic chemistry from mechanistic and synthetic viewpoints; IR and NMR spectroscopy; mass spectrometry. Students may only receive credit toward graduation for one of the following courses: CHEM 10055 or CHEM 20482 or CHEM 30482.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 30481.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: TAG Science

CHEM 40053     MATERIALS CHEMISTRY LABORATORY      2 Credit Hours

Exploration of the synthesis, characterization and application of inorganic and organic materials.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30050.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 2 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40092     INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (ELR)      1-9 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Workplace experience in chemistry or biochemistry relevant to a student's career objectives. Includes career advising and job search strategies. Comprehensive written report and presentation of activities required after completion of internship.

Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Practical Experience

Contact Hours: 3-27 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

CHEM 40093     VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN CHEMISTRY      1-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Variable titled workshop in chemistry.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Workshop

Contact Hours: 1-6 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CHEM 40099     SENIOR HONORS THESIS (ELR)      1-10 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit)For departmental honors may be started summer prior to senior year. Register each semester during senior year. Minimum total credit 5-hours.

Prerequisite: Departmental and honors college approval.

Schedule Type: Senior Project/Honors Thesis

Contact Hours: 1-10 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement

CHEM 40109     BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50109 and CHEM 70109) Covers traditional as well as newly emerging topics in the field of bioanalytical chemistry. Provides an overview of the fundamental biological targets for bioanalytical assays, such as lipids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells. Briefly introduces traditional tools, such as chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, fluorescence techniques, immunoassays, and biosensors. Discusses approaches most recently developed in the field, which include lab-on-a-chip and single molecule techniques.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30105.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 30284 or CHEM 40245 or CHEM 40261.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40110     ANALYTICAL MASS SPECTROMETRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50110 and CHEM 70110) Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths and weaknesses, detection and quantification of analytes, ionization source and mass analyzer design, as well as construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 30105; and a minimum C grade in MATH 12002 or MATH 12021.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40113     CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS      3 Credit Hours

(Cross-listed with CHEM 50113 and CHEM 70113) Theory, instrumentation and applications of chemical separations for chemical analysis with an emphasis on gas and liquid chromatography.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30106.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40116     SPECTROCHEMICAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50116 and CHEM 70116) Presented material is designed to familiarize students with fundamental concepts in spectrochemical analyses, mainly in the form of optical spectroscopic methods. Design and construction of spectroscopic instruments, detection and quantification of analytes, interaction of electromagnetic radiation with molecules, as well as collection and processing of analytical signals will be presented.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 30105; and a minimum C grade in MATH 12002 or MATH 12021.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40195     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50195 and CHEM 70195) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in analytical chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40245     BIOCHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICINE      4 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50245) Chemistry and metabolism of biologically important compounds; enzyme catalysis; metabolic regulation, inborn and induced errors of metabolism. Does not count toward the B.S. Biochemistry major.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30481.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 30482.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40248     ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50248 and CHEM 70248) Supra-molecular structures of DNA, advanced topics in DNA replication, recombination, damage and repair; gene transcription, Pre-RNA processing, mRNA translation, post-translational modifications on proteins; protein folding, protein splicing, sorting of proteins in different parts of the cells, and protein turn-over; cell signaling and cell cycle; and genetic diseases and their therapies.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30284 or CHEM 40245.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40251     ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC)      2 Credit Hours

Practical experience in the characterization of biomolecules; recombinant DNA technology; electrophoretic separation of macromolecules, affinity purification; mass spectrometric approaches; protein folding; RNA structure, interactions and catalytic mechanisms.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 40262.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 6 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

CHEM 40261     BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50261 and CHEM 70261) Introduction to biochemical principles regarding the structure and function of biomolecules including water, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; emphasis on enzymes, membranes and bioenergetics.

Prerequisite: CHEM 20481 or CHEM 30482.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40262     BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50262 and CHEM 70262) Aspects of biochemistry focusing on information, chemical and energy flow, including: integration of metabolic pathways; DNA replication, repair, recombination and modification; transcription and translation; signal transduction, post-translational modification.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30284 OR CHEM 40261.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40263     PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50263 and CHEM 70263) Principles and techniques of physical chemistry used in studying biomacromolecules and biological systems, spectroscopy, structure and properties of biological molecules.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40555 or CHEM 40567; and CHEM 30284 or CHEM 40245 or CHEM 40261.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40264     MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50264 and CHEM 70264) The course provides an in-depth exploration of the biochemical basis for disease and its application to clinical medicine with an emphasis on new discoveries and other advances.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40262 or BSCI 40143.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40295     SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50295 and CHEM 70295) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in biochemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40302     INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50302) Physical techniques in inorganic chemistry, molecular structure and bonding, metallic and ionic solids, organometallic chemistry, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; solid-state and materials chemistry, nanomaterials, nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30301.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40303     INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50303) Molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory of polyatomic molecules and octahedra complexes, electronic spectra and reaction mechanisms of d-block complexes, periodic trends of Groups 1 and 2 and d-block, bioinorganic chemistry.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40302.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40352     INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50352 and CHEM 70352) Broad survey of the synthesis, properties, characterization and applications of inorganic materials.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40302.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40364     INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB      1 Credit Hour

A laboratory course providing experience in the synthesis of significant inorganic compounds and the techniques of various experimental and spectroscopic methods and chromatographic separations.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40302.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 3 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40365     BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50365 and CHEM 70365) Physical methods, s-block metals, metal ion-induced folding, electron transfer proteins, oxidoreductases, substrate binding and activation by non-redox mechanisms, biomineralization, group-atom transfer and metals in medicine.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30301.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40395     SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50395 and CHEM 70395) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in inorganic chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40451     ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50451 and CHEM 70451) Broad survey of the synthesis, properties, characterization and applications of organic and polymeric materials.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40476     SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50476 and CHEM 70476) Strategies for structural elucidation of organic compounds from analysis of infrared, proton and carbon NMR, and mass spectrometric data through lectures and problem solving.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40477     INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY      1 Credit Hour

(Slashed with CHEM 50477) Continuation of CHEM 30476, including hands-on use of a high-field NMR spectrometer; single and multistep organic syntheses.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30476 and CHEM 40483.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 1 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40478     SYNTHESIS OF ORGANIC LIQUID CRYSTALS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50478 and CHEM 70478) Synthesis of organic thermotropic liquid crystals including nematic, smectic and discotic variants. Evaluation of the phase types using polarizing microscopy and DSC. Brief introduction into their use in display devices.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40483     INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Slashed with CHEM 50483) Continuation of CHEM 30482; organic chemistry from mechanistic and synthetic viewpoints, including synthetic design, organotransition metal chemistry and free radical chemistry.

Prerequisite: A minimum C grade in CHEM 30482.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40485     PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50485 and CHEM 70485) This course presents a modern view of organic chemistry through the study of organic reaction mechanisms, advanced chemical bonding theories, high-energy intermediates and reactivity patterns common to organic chemical reactions. Emphasis is placed on synthetic organic chemistry with a focus on chemical structure, reactivity, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, physical and chemical behavior and reaction mechanisms. Central to these investigations is understanding the use of molecular spectroscopy and molecular modeling software as investigative tools. A specific goal of this course is to introduce students to concepts necessary to solving mechanistic organic problems encountered in the research laboratory. The course covers common organic reaction mechanisms, experimental techniques and theoretical approaches to understanding reaction mechanisms. All topics are approached from a structural and mechanistic perspective. Emphasis is also placed on the importance of organic chemistry in biochemical systems. Classroom time is divided into lectures, discussions and problem solving sessions to enable students to develop both advanced knowledge and problem solving skills in organic chemistry.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 30482.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40495     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50495 and CHEM 70495) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in organic chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40555     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50555 and CHEM 70555) Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry, with example problems chosen emphasizing applications in chemistry and the biological sciences.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971; and a minimum C grade in MATH 12003; and PHY 23102.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40556     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50556 and CHEM 70556) A continuation of CHEM 40555. Areas covered include quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, theories of reaction rates and the solid state.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40555 or PHY 45301.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40557     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50557 and CHEM 70557) Experiments in numerous areas of physical chemistry, including the interpretation and reporting of obtained experimental data, correlation of results with theory and an introduction to the computer treatment of data.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40556.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 3 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40559     NANOMATERIALS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50559 and CHEM 70559) Fundamental aspects of nanomaterials ranging from nanoparticles to three-dimensional (3D) nanostructures emphasizing their synthesis, chemistry and applications.

Prerequisite: CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971 and; CHEM 40555 or CHEM 40567.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40567     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES      4 Credit Hours

Traditional aspects of physical chemistry with minimal calculus treatment. Applications to the health sciences emphasized.

Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in CHEM 10061 or CHEM 10971; and MATH 12002 or MATH 12021.

Pre/corequisite: PHY 13002 or PHY 23102.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40568     ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY      1 Credit Hour

Provides hands-on experience with calorimetry, viscosimetry and spectroscopic techniques.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40555 or CHEM 40567.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 1 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40571     SURFACE CHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50571 and CHEM 70571) Treatment of basic principles and concepts in surface and colloid chemistry. Relationship to practical systems emphasized. Two hours lecture weekly.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40555 or CHEM 40567.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40595     SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50595 and CHEM 70595) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in physical chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 40795     CURRENT TOPICS IN CHEMICAL EDUCATION      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 50795) (Repeatable for credit) Recent advances in chemical research, instrumentation and theory important to chemical educators.

Prerequisite: Permission.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CHEM 40796     INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION      1-8 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Registration requires prior approval of the research director. Written report required. Maximum of two hours may be applied to the four hour CHEM 40000 elective requirement for the chemistry concentration within the B.S. in Chemistry.

Prerequisite: Minimum 2.500 overall GPA in Chemistry; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Individual Investigation

Contact Hours: 1-8 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CHEM 41010     BIOPHOTONICS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 51010) (Cross-listed with BSCI 41110 and BSCI 51110 and PHY 41010 and PHY 51010) Interdisciplinary overview of the basics of biophotonics; application of biophotonic techniques to probe biological samples. Introduction to the foundations of optics and photonics and how the molecular structure of organic molecules translates into unique photonic properties and targeting in biological cells or tissue. Preparation of fluorescent materials, advanced spectroscopy and cell visualization using regular and confocal fluorescence microscopy.

Prerequisite: Special approval.

Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab

Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50093     VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN CHEMISTRY      1-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Variable titled workshop in chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Workshop

Contact Hours: 1-6 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CHEM 50109     BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40109 and CHEM 70109) Covers traditional as well as newly emerging topics in the field of bioanalytical chemistry. The course will provide an overview of the fundamental biological targets for the bioanalytical assays, such as lipids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, and cells. The course will then briefly introduce traditional tools, such as chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, fluorescence techniques, immunoassays, and biosensors. Finally, the course will discuss approaches most recently developed in the field, which include lab-on-a-chip and single molecule techniques.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30105; and graduate standing; and special approval.

Corequisite: CHEM 30284 or 40245 or 40261.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50110     ANALYTICAL MASS SPECTROMETRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40110 and CHEM 70110) Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths and weaknesses, detection and quantification of analytes, ionization source and mass analyzer design, as well as construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemistry.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50113     CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40113 and CHEM 70113) Theory, instrumentation and applications of chemical separations for chemical analysis. Emphasis on gas and liquid chromatography.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30106; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50116     SPECTROCHEMICAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40116 and CHEM 70116) Presented material is designed to familiarize students with fundamental concepts in spectrochemical analyses, mainly in the form of optical spectroscopic methods. Design and construction of spectroscopic instruments, detection and quantification of analytes, interaction of electromagnetic radiation with molecules, as well as collection and processing of analytical signals will be presented.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemistry.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50166     PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

Survey of important principles and concepts and their application in Analytical Chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50195     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40195 and CHEM 70195) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in analytical chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50245     BIOCHEMICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MEDICINE      4 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40245) Introduction to chemistry and metabolism of important compounds in biological systems; enzymes and characteristics of enzyme catalysis; regulation of metabolism at molecular, cellular and organism levels; inborn and induced errors of metabolism. Designed and scheduled for and priority given to students in integrated life sciences program.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30481; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 4 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50248     ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40248 and CHEM 70248) Supra-molecular structures of DNA, advanced topics in DNA replication, recombination, damage and repair; gene transcription, Pre-RNA processing, mRNA translation, post-translational modifications on proteins; protein folding, protein splicing, sorting of proteins in different parts of the cells, and protein turn-over; cell signaling and cell cycle; and genetic diseases and their therapies.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50261     BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40261 and CHEM 70261) Introduction to biochemical principles regarding the structure and function of biomolecules including water, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; emphases on enzymes, membranes and bioenergetics.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50262     BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40262 and CHEM 70262) Aspects of biochemistry focusing on information, chemical and energy flow, including: integration of metabolic pathways; DNA replication, repair, recombination and modification; transcription and translation; signal transduction, and post-translational modification.

Prerequisite: CHEM 50261 or CHEM 70261; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50263     PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40263 and CHEM 70263) Principles and techniques of physical chemistry used in studying biomacro-molecules and biological systems. Topics covered are thermodynamics, spectroscopy, structure and properties of biological molecules.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemistry.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50264     MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40264 and CHEM 70264) Course provides an in-depth exploration of the biochemical basis for disease and its application to clinical medicine with an emphasis on new discoveries and other advances.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50266     PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS IN BIOCHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

Survey of important principles and concepts and their application in biochemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50295     SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40295 and CHEM 70295) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in biochemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50302     INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40302) Physical techniques in inorganic chemistry, molecular structure and bonding, metallic and ionic solids, organometallic chemistry, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; solid-state and materials chemistry, nanomaterials, nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30301; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50303     INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40303) Molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory of polyatomic molecules and octahedral complexes, electronic spectra and reaction mechanisms of d-block complexes, periodic trends Groups 1 and 2 and d-block, bioinorganic chemistry.

Prerequisite: CHEM 50302; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50352     INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40352 and CHEM 70352) Broad survey of the synthesis, properties, characterization and applications of inorganic materials.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50365     BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40365 and CHEM 70365) Physical methods, s-block metals, metal-induced stabilization, electron transfer proteins, oxidoreductases, hydrolases and lyases, metal transport and storage, nitrogenases, group-atom transfer and metals in medicine.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50366     PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

Survey of important principles and concepts and their application in inorganic chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50395     SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40395 and CHEM 70395) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in inorganic chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50451     ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40451 and CHEM 70451) Broad survey of the synthesis, properties, characterization and applications of organic and polymeric materials.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50466     PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

Survey of important principles and concepts and their application in Organic Chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50476     SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40476 and CHEM 70476) Strategies for structural elucidation of organic compounds from analysis of infrared, proton and carbon NMR and mass spectrometric data through lectures and problem solving.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50477     INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY      1 Credit Hour

Continuation of CHEM 30476, including hands-on use of a high-field NMR spectrometer; single and multistep organic syntheses.

Prerequisite: CHEM 50483 and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 1 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50478     SYNTHESIS OF ORGANIC LIQUID CRYSTALS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40478 and CHEM 70478) Synthesis of organic thermotropic liquid crystals including nematic, smectic and discotic variants. Evaluation of the phase types using polarizing microscopy and DSC. Brief introduction into their use in display devices.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50483     INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Slashed with CHEM 40483) Continuation of CHEM 30482; organic chemistry from mechanistic and synthetic viewpoints, including synthetic design, organotransition metal chemistry and free radical chemistry.

Prerequisite: A minimum C grade in CHEM 30482 and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50485     PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40485 and CHEM 70485) This course presents a modern view of organic chemistry through the study of organic reaction mechanisms, advanced chemical bonding theories, high-energy intermediates and reactivity patterns common to organic chemical reactions. Emphasis is placed on synthetic organic chemistry with a focus on chemical structure, reactivity, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, physical and chemical behavior and reaction mechanisms. Central to these investigations is understanding the use of molecular spectroscopy and molecular modeling software as investigative tools. A specific goal of this course is to introduce students to concepts necessary to solving mechanistic organic problems encountered in the research laboratory. The course covers common organic reaction mechanisms, experimental techniques and theoretical approaches to understanding reaction mechanisms. All topics are approached from a structural and mechanistic perspective. Emphasis is also placed on the importance of organic chemistry in biochemical systems. Classroom time is divided into lectures, discussions and problem solving sessions to enable students to develop both advanced knowledge and problem solving skills in organic chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50495     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40495 and CHEM 70495) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in organic chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50555     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40555 and CHEM 70555) Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry, with example problems chosen emphasizing application in chemistry and the biological sciences.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemistry.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50556     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40556 and CHEM 70556) A continuation of CHEM 50555. Areas covered are chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry and the solid state.

Prerequisite: CHEM 50555 or PHY 45301; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50557     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40557 and CHEM 70557) Experiments in numerous areas of physical chemistry, including the interpretation and reporting of obtained experimental data, correlation of results with theory and an introduction to the computer treatment of data.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 50555 and CHEM 50556.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 4 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50559     NANOMATERIALS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40559 and CHEM 70559). Fundamental aspects of nanomaterials ranging from nanoparticles to three-dimensional (3D) nanostructures emphasizing their synthesis, chemistry and applications.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50566     PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

Survey of key principles and concepts and their application in Physical Chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50571     SURFACE CHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40571 and CHEM 70571) Treatment of basic principles and concepts in surface and colloid chemistry. Relationship to practical systems emphasized.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40555 or 40567; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50595     SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40595 and CHEM 70595) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in physical chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 50795     CURRENT TOPICS IN CHEMICAL EDUCATION      1-3 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 40795) Designed to present recent advances in chemical research, instrumentation and theory to chemistry educators.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CHEM 51010     BIOPHOTONICS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 41010) (Cross-listed with BSCI 41110 and BSCI 51110 and PHY 41010 and PHY 51010) Interdisciplinary overview of the basics of biophotonics; application of biophotonic techniques to probe biological samples. Introduction to the foundations of optics and photonics and how the molecular structure of organic molecules translates into unique photonic properties and targeting in biological cells or tissue. Preparation of fluorescent materials, advanced spectroscopy and cell visualization using regular and confocal fluorescence microscopy.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab

Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 6 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 60099     MASTERS CAPSTONE PROJECT      3-6 Credit Hours

Capstone project in the form of literature reviews or research projects on topics in chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical education.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Master's Project

Contact Hours: 3-6 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CHEM 60199     THESIS I      2-6 Credit Hours

Thesis students must register for a total of 6 hours, 2 to 6 hours in single semester distributed over several semesters if desired.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Masters Thesis

Contact Hours: 2-6 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CHEM 60254     BIOMEMBRANES      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 70254) Biological membranes; composition, structure, dynamics and biogenesis; structure/function of protein mediated membrane transport.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 60291     SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 70291) Presentation and discussion of research papers from current biochemistry literature. Participation by students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 60299     THESIS II      2 Credit Hours

Thesis students must continue registration until all degree requirements are met.

Prerequisite: CHEM 60199; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Masters Thesis

Contact Hours: 2 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CHEM 60327     MODERN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 70327) Synthesis, structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds including transition metal and organometallic complexes.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 60391     SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 70391) Presentation and discussion of research papers from current inorganic chemistry literature. Participation by students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 60472     ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-SYNTHETIC ASPECTS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 70472) Disconnection approach to organic synthesis. Modern methods for carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group interconversion, and their application to natural product synthesis.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 60473     STEREOSELECTIVE ORGANIC SYNTHESIS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 70473) Modern methods of asymmetric synthesis; introduction to selected methods for stereoselective N-heterocycle synthesis; application of these methods in natural product synthesis.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 60541     ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 70541) Covers basic materials of modern physical chemistry in two broad areas: thermodynamics and introductory quantum mechanics.

Prerequisite: CHEM 50556; and graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 60591     SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 70591) Presentation and discussion of research papers from current physical chemistry literature. Participation by students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 60691     SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

Presentation and discussion of research papers from the current industrial chemistry field. Participation by students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 60894     COLLEGE TEACHING OF CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 70894) Experience in teaching of chemistry at college level.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1 lecture

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CHEM 60898     MASTERS RESEARCH      1-15 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit)Research for master's students. Credits earned may be applied toward degree if department approves.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Research

Contact Hours: 1-15 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CHEM 61191     SEMINAR: PROBLEM SOLVING IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 71191) Problem solving in analytical chemistry, including chemical analysis methods, instrumentation, sample preparation, and data handling.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 61491     SEMINAR: PROBLEM SOLVING IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 71491) Practical experience in the solving of current problems of synthesis, spectroscopy, and mechanism in organic chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 62191     SEMINAR: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 72191) Student and faculty presentations on topics in analytical chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 62291     SEMINAR: BIOCHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 72291) Student and faculty presentations on topics in biochemistry

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 62391     SEMINAR: INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 72391) Student and faculty presentations on topics in inorganic chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 62491     SEMINAR: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 72491) Presentation of topics from the recent literature on aspects of organic chemistry including synthesis, spectroscopy, mechanism, and materials properties.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 62591     SEMINAR: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 72591) Student and faculty presentations on topics in physical chemistry.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 62691     SEMINAR: INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

Presentation of current research in industrial chemistry. Participation by students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 62791     SEMINAR: CHEMICAL EDUCATION      1 Credit Hour

Presentation of current research in chemical education. Participation by students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70093     VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN CHEMISTRY      1-6 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit)Variable title workshop in Chemistry.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Workshop

Contact Hours: 1-6 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CHEM 70109     BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40109 and CHEM 50109) Covers traditional as well as newly emerging topics in the field of bioanalytical chemistry. The course will provide an overview of the fundamental biological targets for the bioanalytical assays, such as lipids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, and cells. The course will then briefly introduce traditional tools, such as chromatography, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry, fluorescence techniques, immunoassays, and biosensors. Finally, the course will discuss approaches most recently developed in the field, which include lab-on-a-chip and single molecule techniques.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30105; and doctoral standing; and special approval.

Corequisite: CHEM 30284 or CHEM 40245 or CHEM 40261.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70110     ANALYTICAL MASS SPECTROMETRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40110 and CHEM 50110) Survey of modern techniques in and associated with mass spectrometry, including historical perspectives, strengths and weaknesses, detection and quantification of analytes, ionization source and mass analyzer design, as well as construction of associated technologies including vacuum systems, ion detection, and ion optics. Ion formation processes will also be discussed.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in Chemistry.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70113     CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40113 and CHEM 50113) Theory, instrumentation and applications of chemical separations for chemical analysis. Emphasis on gas and liquid chromatography.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30106; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70115     ANALYTICAL SPECTROSCOPY      3 Credit Hours

An advanced study of the fundamental principles, instrumentation and experimental techniques associated with different analytical spectroscopic methods.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70116     SPECTROCHEMICAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40116 and CHEM 50116) Presented material is designed to familiarize students with fundamental concepts in spectrochemical analyses, mainly in the form of optical spectroscopic methods. Design and construction of spectroscopic instruments, detection and quantification of analytes, interaction of electromagnetic radiation with molecules, as well as collection and processing of analytical signals will be presented.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in Chemistry.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70195     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40195 and CHEM 50195) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in analytical chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70248     ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40248 and CHEM 50248) Supra-molecular structures of DNA, advanced topics in DNA replication, recombination, damage and repair; gene transcription, Pre-RNA processing, mRNA translation, post-translational modifications on proteins; protein folding, protein splicing, sorting of proteins in different parts of the cells, and protein turn-over; cell signaling and cell cycle; and genetic diseases and their therapies.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70254     BIOMEMBRANES      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 60254) Biological membranes; composition, structure, dynamics and biogenesis; structure/function of protein mediated membrane transport.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70261     BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40261 and CHEM 50261) Introduction to biochemical principles regarding the structure and function of biomolecules including water, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; emphases on enzymes, membranes and bioenergetics.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70262     BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40262 and CHEM 50262) Aspects of biochemistry focusing on information, chemical and energy flow, including: integration of metabolic pathways; DNA replication, repair, recombination and modification; transcription and translation; signal transduction, and post-translational modification.

Prerequisite: CHEM 50261 or CHEM 70261; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70263     PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40263 and CHEM 50263) Principles and techniques of physical chemistry used in studying biomacro-molecules and biological systems. Topics covered are thermodynamics, spectroscopy, structure and properties of biological molecules.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in Chemistry.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70264     MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40264 and CHEM 50264) The course provides an in-depth exploration of the biochemical basis for disease and its application to clinical medicine with an emphasis on new discoveries and other advances.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70291     SEMINAR:RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOCHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) Presentation and discussion of research papers from current biochemistry literature. Participation by students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 70295     SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40295 and CHEM 50295) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in biochemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70327     MODERN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 60327) Synthesis, structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds including transition metal and organometallic complexes.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70352     INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40352 and CHEM 50352) Broad survey of the synthesis, properties, characterization and applications of inorganic materials.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70365     BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40365 and CHEM 50365) Physical methods, s-block metals, metal-induced stabilization, electron transfer proteins, oxidoreductases, hydrolases and lyases, metal transport and storage, nitrogenases, group-atom transfer and metals in medicine.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30301; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70391     SEMINAR:RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 60391) Presentation and discussion of research papers from current inorganic chemistry literature. Participation by students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 70395     SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40395 and CHEM 50395) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in inorganic chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70451     ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40451 and CHEM 50451) Broad survey of the synthesis, properties characterization and applications of organic and polymeric materials.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70472     ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-SYNTHETIC ASPECTS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 60472) Disconnection approach to organic synthesis. Modern methods for carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group interconversion, and their application to natural product synthesis. Doctoral standing.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70473     STEREOSELECTIVE ORGANIC SYNTHESIS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 60473) Modern methods of asymmetric synthesis; introduction to selected methods for stereoselective N-heterocycle synthesis; application of these methods in natural product synthesis.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70476     SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40476 and CHEM 50476) Strategies for structural elucidation of organic compounds from analysis of infraret, proton and carbon NMR, and mass spectrometric data through lectures and problem solving.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70478     SYNTHESIS OF ORGANIC LIQUID CRYSTALS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40478 and CHEM 70478) Synthesis of organic thermotropic liquid crystals including nematic, smectic and discotic variants. Evaluation of the phase types using polarizing microscopy and DSC. Brief introduction into their use in display devices.

Prerequisite: CHEM 30482; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70485     PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40485 and CHEM 50485) This course presents a modern view of organic chemistry through the study of organic reaction mechanisms, advanced chemical bonding theories, high-energy intermediates and reactivity patterns common to organic chemical reactions. Emphasis is placed on synthetic organic chemistry with a focus on chemical structure, reactivity, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, physical and chemical behavior and reaction mechanisms. Central to these investigations is understanding the use of molecular spectroscopy and molecular modeling software as investigative tools. A specific goal of this course is to introduce students to concepts necessary to solving mechanistic organic problems encountered in the research laboratory. The course covers common organic reaction mechanisms, experimental techniques and theoretical approaches to understanding reaction mechanisms. All topics are approached from a structural and mechanistic perspective. Emphasis is also placed on the importance of organic chemistry in biochemical systems. Classroom time is divided into lectures, discussions and problem solving sessions to enable students to develop both advanced knowledge and problem solving skills in organic chemistry.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70495     SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40495 and CHEM 50495) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in organic chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70541     ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 60541) Covers basic materials of modern physical chemistry in two broad areas: thermodynamics and introductory quantum mechanics.

Prerequisite: CHEM 50556; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70555     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40555 and CHEM 50555) Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry, with example problems chosen emphasizing applications in chemistry and the biological sciences.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in Chemistry.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70556     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40556 and CHEM 50556) Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry of current interest. Included are biological and medical aspects of physical chemistry. Graduate credit given to nonchemistry and nonphysics majors and with permission to certain chemistry majors.

Prerequisite: CHEM 50555 or 70555; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70557     PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40557 and CHEM 50557) Experiments in numerous areas of physical chemistry, including the interpretation and reporting of obtained experimental data correlation of results with theory and an introduction to the computer treatment of data.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Pre/corequisite: CHEM 70555 and CHEM 70556.

Schedule Type: Laboratory

Contact Hours: 4 lab

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70559     NANOMATERIALS      3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40559 and CHEM 50559) Fundamental aspects of nanomaterials ranging from nanoparticles to three-dimensional (3D) nanostructures emphasizing their synthesis, chemistry and applications.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70563     QUANTUM CHEMISTRY      3 Credit Hours

Basic principles of quantum mechanics. Those aspects of theory of special interest to chemistry emphasized. Lecture three hours weekly.

Prerequisite: CHEM 6/70541 and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70571     SURFACE CHEMISTRY      2 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40571 and CHEM 50571) Treatment of basic principles and concepts in surface and colloid chemistry. Relationship to practical systems emphasized.

Prerequisite: CHEM 40555 or CHEM 40567; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 2 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70591     SEMINAR:RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 60591) Presentation and discussion of research papers from current physical chemistry literature. Participation by students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 70595     SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      1-3 Credit Hours

(Slashed with CHEM 40595 and CHEM 50595) (Repeatable for credit) In depth examination of current topics in physical chemistry through guided study of literature and presentations.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

CHEM 70894     COLLEGE TEACHING OF CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 60894) Experience in teaching of chemistry at college level.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Lecture

Contact Hours: 1 lecture

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

CHEM 71191     SEMINAR:PROBLEM SOLVING IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 61191) Problem solving in analytical chemistry, including chemical analysis methods, instrumentation, sample preparation, and data handling.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 71491     SEMINAR:PROBLEM SOLVING IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 61491) Practical experience in the solving of current problems of synthesis, spectroscopy, and mechanism in organic chemistry.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 72191     SEMINAR: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 62191) Student and faculty presentations on topics in analytical chemistry.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 72291     SEMINAR: BIOCHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 62291) Student and faculty presentations on topics in biochemistry.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 72391     SEMINAR:INORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 62391) Student and faculty presentations on topics in inorganic chemistry.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 72491     SEMINAR:ORGANIC CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 62491) Presentation of topics from the recent literature on aspects of organic chemistry including synthesis, spectroscopy, mechanism, and materials properties.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 72591     SEMINAR:PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY      1 Credit Hour

(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with CHEM 62591) Student and faculty presentations on topics in physical chemistry.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Seminar

Contact Hours: 1 other

Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP

CHEM 80199     DISSERTATION I      15 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit)Doctoral dissertation, for which registration in two semesters is required, first of which will be semester in which dissertation work is begun and continuing until the completion of 30 hours.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval.

Schedule Type: Dissertation

Contact Hours: 15 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CHEM 80299     DISSERTATION II      15 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Continuing registration required of doctoral students who have completed the initial 30 hours of dissertation and continuing until all degree requirements are met.

Prerequisite: CHEM 80199; and doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Dissertation

Contact Hours: 15 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP

CHEM 80898     RESEARCH      1-15 Credit Hours

(Repeatable for credit) Research for doctoral students. Credits earned may be applied toward degree if department approves.

Prerequisite: Doctoral standing.

Schedule Type: Research

Contact Hours: 1-15 other

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP