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070, 071, 072 [006D] (3)
Freshman seminar. Various topics.

101 [011] General Descriptive Chemistry I (3)
Prerequisite, MATH 110. The course is the first member of a two-semester sequence. See also CHEM 102. Atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry and conservation of mass, thermochemical changes, and conservation of energy. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

101L [011L] Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
Prerequisite or corequisite, CHEM 101. One four-hour laboratory a week.

102 [021] General Descriptive Chemistry II (3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 101, CHEM 101L. The course is the second member of a two-semester sequence. See also CHEM 101. Chemical equilibrium, reaction rates, representative chemical structures and reactions.

102H [025H] Advanced General Descriptive Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite, placement credit for CHEM 101, CHEM O11L or permission of instructor; prerequisite or corequisite, MATH 231. One semester course for students with strong backgrounds in chemistry and mathematics. By-examination credit for CHEM 101, CHEM 101L is awarded upon satisfactory completion of CHEM 102H.

102L [021L] Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 101L; prerequisite or corequisite, CHEM 102. Techniques for quantitative acid-base, redox, and complexometric titrimetry. Gravimetric analysis. Total salt ion exchange analysis. Transfer students who have not had quantitative analysis in their previous courses will take this laboratory. One four-hour laboratory a week.

200 [015] Extraordinary Chemistry of Ordinary Things (3)
Prerequisite, MATH 110. Co-registration in CHEM 200 and CHEM 101L fulfills the natural science perspective for a General College perspective with laboratory. The goal of the course is to help students understand the chemistry behind important societal issues and the consequences of actions aimed at addressing the issues. (Students who have taken CHEM 200 cannot take CHEM 101 for credit.)

241 [041] Modern Analytical Methods for Separation and Characterization (2)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102 or CHEM 102H. Analytical separations, chromatographic methods, spectrophotometry, acid-base equilibria and titrations, fundamentals of electrochemistry.

241H [045H] Honors Modern Analytical Methods for Separation and Characterization (2)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102 or CHEM 102H. Analytical separations, chromatographic methods, spectrophotometry, acid-base equilibria and titrations, fundamentals of electrochemistry.

241L [041L] Laboratory in Separations and Analytical Characterization of Organic and Biological Compounds (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102L or CHEM 105L; prerequisite or corequisite, CHEM 241 or 045H. Applications of separation and spectrophotometric techniques to organic compounds, including some of biological interest. This course serves as an organic chemistry laboratory for premedical and predental students. One three-hour laboratory a week.

245L [045L] Honors Laboratory in Separations and Analytical Characterization of Organic and Biological Compounds (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102L or CHEM 105L; prerequisite or corequisite, CHEM 241H. Applications of separation and spectrophotometric techniques to organic compounds, including some of biological interest. (This course serves as an organic chemistry laboratory for premedical and predental students. Honors equivalent of CHEM 241L. One three-hour laboratory a week.

251 [051] Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry (2)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102 or CHEM 102H. Chemical periodicity, introductory molecular orbital theory, descriptive nonmetal chemistry, structures and reactions of transition metal complexes with applications to organometallics and bioinorganic chemistry.

261 [061] Introduction to Organic Chemistry I (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102 or CHEM 102H. Molecular structure and its determination by modern physical methods, correlation between structure and reactivity and the theoretical basis for these relationships; classification of reaction types exhibited by organic molecules using as examples molecules of biological importance.

261H [065H] Honors Organic Chemistry I (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102 or CHEM 102H or permission of instructor. Molecular structure and its determination by modern physical methods, correlation between structure and reactivity and the theoretical basis for these relationships; classification of reaction types exhibited by organic molecules using as examples molecules of biological importance. (CHEM 245L serves as an organic chemistry laboratory for premedical and predental students. Honors equivalent of CHEM 261.)

262 [062] Introduction to Organic Chemistry II (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 261 or CHEM 261H. Continuation of CHEM 261, with particular emphasis on the chemical properties of organic molecules of biological importance.

262H [066H] Honors Organic Chemistry II (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 261H or permission of instructor. Continuation of CHEM 261H with particular emphasis on the chemical properties of organic molecules of biological importance. Honors equivalent of CHEM 262. (CHEM 263L serves as an organic chemistry laboratory for premedical and predental students.)

262L [062L] Laboratory in Organic Chemistry (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102L; prerequisite or corequisite, CHEM 262 or CHEM 262H. Continuation of CHEM 241L or CHEM 245L, with particular emphasis on applications of modern analytical spectroscopic techniques and separation and identification of organic unknowns. This course serves as an organic chemistry laboratory for premedical and predental students. One three-hour laboratory a week. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)


263L [066L] Honors Laboratory in Organic Chemistry (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102L; prerequisite or corequisite, CHEM 262H or permission of instructor. Continuation of CHEM 245L, with particular emphasis on applications of modern analytical spectroscopic techniques and separation and identification of organic unknowns. This course serves as an organic chemistry laboratory for premedical and predental students. Honors equivalent of CHEM 262L. One three-hour laboratory a week.

395 [099] Research in Chemistry for Undergraduates (3)
Prerequisites, one chemistry course numbered 120 or higher and permission of instructor and vice chair for undergraduate studies. For advanced majors in chemistry and the applied science curriculum who wish to conduct a research project in collaboration with a faculty supervisor. Restricted to on-campus work. May be taken repeatedly for credit but CHEM 395 and CHEM 396 together may not be counted for more than nine hours total credit toward BA and BS degrees in chemistry, nor more than six hours total credit toward biochemistry track of the BS degree and CHEM 395 may be counted for no more than three hours credit toward the advanced chemistry elective category of the BS degree. Work done in CHEM 395 may be counted toward honors in chemistry by petition to the Honors Committee of the department. More details on CHEM 395 and honors in chemistry are available from the Office of Undergraduate Studies, Room 203, Venable Hall.

396 [101] SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CHEMISTRY (1-3)
Prerequisite, to be determined by consultation with vice-chair of Undergraduate Studies. Equivalent of one to three hours a week. Fall and spring. Chemistry faculty.

 
 
 

420 [120] INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER CHEMISTRY (APPL 420) (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 261 or 261H; prerequisites or corequisites, CHEM 262 or 262H, 262L or 263L. Introduction to polymer chemistry; synthesis and reactions of polymers; thermodynamics and kinetics of polymerization; physical characterization of polymers; industrial uses of polymers. Fall. Organic and Physical Chemistry faculty.

421 [121] SYNTHESIS OF POLYMERS (APPL 421) (MTSC 421)(3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 251, 262 or 262H. Synthesis and reactions of polymers. Fall. Organic and Inorganic Chemistry faculty.

422 [122] PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF POLYMERS (APPL 422) (MTSC 422)(3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 420, 481. Kinetics of polymerization, molecular weight, distribution and molecular weight measurements, solution properties, solid-state properties of macromolecules. Spring. Physical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

423 [123] INTERMEDIATE POLYMER CHEMISTRY (APPL 423) (MTSC 423)(3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 422. Rheology and mechanical properties of polymers; plastics, fiber, and elastomer technology. Spring. Chemistry faculty.

430 [130] INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (BIOL 430) (3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 262 or 262H; CHEM 262L or 263L; BIOL 101. The study of cellular processes including catalysts, metabolism, bioenergetics, and biochemical genetics. The structure and function of biological macromolecules involved in these processes will be emphasized. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

431 [131] MACROMOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND METABOLISM (3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 430; BIOL 202. Structure of DNA and methods in biotechnology; DNA replication and repair; RNA structure, synthesis, localization and transcriptional reputation; protein structure/function, biosynthesis, modification, localization, and degradation. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

432 [132] METABOLIC CHEMISTRY & CELLULAR REGULATORY NETWORKS (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 430. Biological membranes, membrane protein structure, transport phenomena; metabolic pathways, reaction themes, regulatory networks; metabolic transformations with carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides; regulatory networks, signal transduction. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

433 [133] TRANSPORT IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (1)
Prerequisites, CHEM 430, MATH 383, and permission of instructor. Diffusion, sedimentation, electrophoresis, flow. Basic principles, theoretical methods, experimental techniques, role in biological function, current topics. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

434 [134] BIOCHEMICAL KINETICS (1)
Prerequisites, CHEM 430, MATH 383, and permission of instructor. Kinetics of biochemical interactions. Basic principles, theoretical methods, experimental techniques, current topics. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

435 [135] PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS AND ITS REGULATION (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 430; pre- or corequisite, CHEM 431 and permission of instructor. Protein biosynthesis mechanism in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; emphasis on structures of the macromolecular machinery; translational regulation mechanisms including autogenous regulation, metabolic and developmental signals; viral control of host protein synthesis.

436 [136] THE PROTEOME & INTERACTOME (1)
Prerequisites, CHEM 430 and permission of instructor. Methods for and role of bioinformatics in proteomic analysis; proteomics in the analysis of development, differentiation, and disease states; the interactome - definitions, analysis methods of protein-protein interactions in complex systems.

437 [137] DNA PROCESSES (2)
437 [137] DNA Processes (2). Prerequisites, CHEM 431, CHEM 480 or 481, and permission of instructor. Elucidation of the mechanisms of these processes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes from experiments. Experimental results ranging from in vivo studies to structural studies to kinetics.

438 [138] MACROMOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND HUMAN DISEASE (3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 431 and permission of instructor. Impact of protein and macromolecular structure on the development and treatment of human disease, with emphasis on recent results. Examination of relevant diseases, current treatments, and opportunities for improved therapies. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

439 [139] RNA PROCESSING (2)
Prerequisites, CHEM 431 and permission of instructor. RNA processing, structure, and therapeutics; in-depth exploration of examples from the contemporary literature. Topics include RNA world hypothesis, RNA structure and catalysis, and nucleic acid-based sensors and drug design. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

441 [141] INTERMEDIATE ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2)
Prerequisites, CHEM 241 or 241H, 241L or 245L, 262 or 262H, and 480 or 481. Spectroscopy, electroanalytical chemistry, chromatography, thermal methods of analysis and signal processing. Spring. Analytical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

441L [141L] INTERMEDIATE ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (2)
Corequisite, CHEM 441. Experiments in spectroscopy, electroanalytical chemistry, chromatography, thermal methods of analysis and signal processing. One four-hour laboratory a week and a one-hour lecture each week. Spring. Analytical Chemistry faculty and staff. (Fee required.)

442 [142] ANALYTICAL RESEARCH TECHNIQUES (2)
Prerequisite, CHEM 480 or 482. Introduction to chemical instrumentation including digital and analog electronics, computers, interfacing, and chemometric techniques. Two one-hour lectures a week. Fall. Analytical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

442L [142L] LABORATORY IN ANALYTICAL RESEARCH TECHNIQUES (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 480 or 482; corequisite, CHEM 442. Experiments in digital and analog instrumentation, computers, interfacing and chemometrics, with applications to chemical instrumentation. One four-hour laboratory a week. Fall. Analytical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

444 [144] SEPARATIONS (2)
Prerequisites, CHEM 441 and 480 or 481. Theory and applications of equilibrium and nonequilibrium separation techniques. Extraction, countercurrent distribution, gas chromatography, column and plane chromatographic techniques, electrophoresis, ultra-centrifugation, and other separation methods. Fall or spring. Analytical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

445 [145] ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 480 or 481. Basic principles of electrochemical reactions, electroanalytical voltammetry as applied to analysis and the chemistry of heterogeneous electron transfers, analog electronics, and electrochemical instrumentation. Fall or spring. Analytical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

446 [146] ANALYTICAL SPECTROSCOPY I (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 480 or 482. Fundamentals of interactions of electromagnetic radiation with matter, vibrational, electronic, nuclear magnetic, mass spectrometries, scattering-based spectroscopy, instrumentation and signal processing. Fall or spring. Analytical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

447 [147] ANALYTICAL SPECTROSCOPY II (2)
Prerequisite, CHEM 480 or 482. Principles and applications of X-ray absorption and emission, photoelectron, Raman, gamma-ray, Msssbauer and internal reflection spectroscopy, nuclear quadrupole and electron spin resonance, fluorescence, optical rotatory dispersion and circular dichroism, secondary emission methods. Fall or spring. Analytical Chemistry faculty.

448 [148] MASS SPECTROMETRY (2)
Prerequisite, CHEM 480 or 481. Fundamental theory of gaseous ion chemistry, instrumentation, combination with separation techniques, spectral interpretation for organic compounds, applications to biological and environmental chemistry. Fall or spring. Chemistry faculty.

450 [150] INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 251. Electronic states of transition metal ions, symmetry labels, ligand field theory and angular overlap model for coordination complexes, kinetics and mechanisms of transition metal reactions, organometallic chemistry, biomimetic chemistry. Fall. Inorganic Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

451 [151] THEORETICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (1-3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 251, 262 or 262H. Chemical applications of symmetry and group theory, crystal field theory, molecular orbital theory. The first third of the course, corresponding to one credit hour, covers point symmetry, group theoretical foundations, and character tables. Fall. Inorganic Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

452 [152] ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE OF TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 451. A detailed discussion of ligand field theory and the techniques that rely on the theoretical development of ligand field theory, including electronic spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, and magnetism. Spring. Inorganic Chemistry faculty.

453 [153] PHYSICAL METHODS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 451. Introduction to the physical techniques used for the characterization and study of inorganic compounds. Topics typically include vibrational spectroscopy, nuclear diffraction, Msssbauer spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and inorganic electrochemistry. Spring. Inorganic Chemistry faculty.

460 [160] INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 262 or 262H. Modern topics in organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms and organic synthesis. Spring. Organic chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

465 [175] MECHANISMS OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC REACTIONS (4)
Prerequisite, CHEM 450. Kinetics and thermodynamics; free energy relationships; isotope effects; acidity and basicity; kinetics and mechanisms of substitution reactions; one- and two-electron transfer processes; principles and applications of photochemistry; organometallic reaction mechanisms. Fall. Inorganic and Organic Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

466 [166] ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 262 or 262H; prerequisites or corequisites, CHEM 450, 481. A survey of fundamental organic reactions including substitutions, additions, eliminations, and rearrangements; static and dynamic stereochemistry; conformational analysis; molecular orbital concepts and orbital symmetry. Fall. Organic Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

467 [167] ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (2)
Prerequisite, CHEM 466. Spectroscopic methods of analysis with emphasis on elucidation of the structure of organic molecules: 1H and 13C NMR, infrared, ultraviolet, ORD-CD, mass and photo-electron spectroscopy. CHEM 446 and 467 may not both be taken for academic credit. Spring. Organic Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

468 [168] SYNTHETIC ASPECTS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 466. Modern synthetic methods and their application to the synthesis of complicated molecules. Spring. Organic Chemistry faculty.

470 [190] FUNDAMENTALS OF MATERIALS SCIENCE (APPL 470) (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 482; or prerequisite, PHYS 128 and prerequisite or corequisite, PHYS 341. Crystal geometry; diffusion in solids; mechanical properties of solids; electrical conduction in solids; thermal properties of materials; phase equilibria. Fall. Irene.

471 [191] MATHEMATICAL TECHNIQUES FOR CHEMISTS (3)
Prerequisites, knowledge of differential and integral calculus. Chemical applications of higher mathematics. Fall. Chemistry faculty.

472 [192] CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS PROCESSING (PHYS 472) (APPL 472)(MTSC 472) (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 482, or PHYS 105 or 117, and permission of the instructor. A survey of materials processing and characterization used in fabricating microelectronics devices. Crystal growth, thin film deposition and etching and microlithography, characterization techniques, electric and dielectric properties of materials. Spring. Chemistry and Physics faculty.

473 [193] CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS OF SURFACES (APPL 473) (MTSC 473) (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 470. The structural and energetic nature of surface states and sites; experimental surface measurements; reactions on surfaces including bonding to surfaces and adsorption; interfaces. Spring. Irene.

480 [180] INTRODUCTION TO BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 261 or 261H; PHYS 105, MATH 232. Does not carry credit toward graduate work in Chemistry or credit toward any track of the BS degree in chemistry. Application of thermodynamics to biochemical processes; enzyme kinetics; properties of biolpolymers in solution. Fall. Physical Chemistry faculty.

481 [181] PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 102 or 102H; PHYS 116, 117; and pre- or corequisite, MATH 383. Thermodynamics, kinetic theory, chemical kinetics. Fall. Physical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

481L [181L] PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (2)
Prerequisite, CHEM 481; pre- or corequisite, CHEM 482. Experiments in physical chemistry. One three-hour laboratory and a single one-hour lecture a week. Fall. Physical Chemistry faculty and staff. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

482 [182] PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 481. Introduction to quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics. Spring. Physical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

482L [182L] PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (2)
Prerequisites, CHEM 481, 481L; prerequisite or corequisite, CHEM 182. Experiments in physical chemistry. One four-hour laboratory a week. Spring. Physical Chemistry faculty and staff.

484 [184] THERMODYNAMICS AND INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS (1-3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 182. Thermodynamics, followed by an introduction to the classical and quantum statistical mechanics and their application to simple systems. The section on thermodynamics can be taken separately for one hour credit. Fall. Physical Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

485 [185] CHEMICAL DYNAMICS (3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 181, 182. Experimental and theoretical aspects of atomic and molecular reaction dynamics. Fall or spring. Physical Chemistry faculty.

486 [186] INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM CHEMISTRY (3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 481, 482. Introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics. Approximation methods; angular momentum; simple atoms and molecules. Fall. Physical Chemistry faculty.

487 [187] INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 486. Interaction of radiation with matter; selection rules; rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra of molecules; laser-based spectroscopy and nonlinear optical effects. Fall or spring. Physical Chemistry faculty.

488 [188] QUANTUM CHEMISTRY (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 486. Applications of quantum mechanics to chemistry. Molecular structure; time-dependent perturbation theory; interaction of radiation with matter. Spring. Physical Chemistry faculty.

489 [189] STATISTICAL MECHANICS (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 484. Applications of statistical mechanics to chemistry. Ensemble formalism; condensed phases; nonequilibrium processes. Spring. Physical Chemistry faculty.

520L [124L] POLYMER CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (APPL 520L) (2)
Prerequisite or corequisite, CHEM 420 or 421. Thermal analysis; solution viscosity; gel permeation chromatography; end group analysis; synthesis; characterization of an unknown polymer. One four-hour laboratory and a one-hour lecture each week. Spring. Chemistry faculty and staff.

530L [131L] LABORATORY TECHNIQUES FOR BIOCHEMISTRY (3)
Prerequisite, CHEM 430. An introduction to important chemical techniques and research procedures of use in the fields of protein and nucleic acid chemistry. Two four-hour laboratories a week, and a one-hour lecture each week. Biological Chemistry faculty. (SAMPLE SYLLABUS)

550L [170L] SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (2)
Prerequisites, CHEM 241L or 245L, 251, 262L or 263L. A laboratory devoted to synthesis and characterization of inorganic complexes and materials. A four-hour synthesis laboratory, a characterization laboratory outside of the regular laboratory period, and a one-hour recitation each week. Fall. Chemistry faculty and staff.

560L [160L] SYNTHETIC ORGANIC LAB (2)
Prerequisites, CHEM 241L, 245L, 262L, 263L. An advanced synthesis laboratory focused on topics in organic chemistry. A four-hour synthesis laboratory, a characterization laboratory outside of the regular laboratory period, and a one-hour recitation each week. Fall Chemistry faculty and staff.

 
 
 

721 [221] SEM MATERIALS CHEM (2)
Prerequisite, graduate standing. Fall and spring. Polymer/materials Chemistry faculty.

731 [231], [232] SEMINAR IN BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (2 each)
Prerequisite, graduate standing. Literature survey dealing with topics in protein chemistry and nucleic acid chemistry. Fall and spring. Biological Chemistry faculty.

733 [233] SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (1-3)
Modern topics in biological chemistry. Fall and spring. Biological Chemistry faculty.

734 [234] BIOMOLECULAR NMR (1-3)
Introduction to practical solution NMR of proteins in solution. Fall, spring. Pielak.

735 [235] MACROMOLECULAR INTERACTIONS (1-3)
Fall, spring. Pielak.

736 [236] MACROMOLECULAR CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC METHODS (2)
Data collection, phase determination, and structural refinement. Laboratory component allows students to crystallize protein, collect and process data, determine phases, and refine their structures. Spring. Redinbo.

741 [242], [243] LITERATURE SEMINAR IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (2 each)
242 given in fall; 243 given in spring. Analytical Chemistry faculty.

744 [244], [245] SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (1-2)
Modern topics in analytical chemistry, including advanced electroanalytical chemistry, advanced mass spectrometry, chemical instrumentation, and other subjects of recent significance. Two lecture hours a week. Fall and spring. Analytical Chemistry faculty.

752 [252] SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (1-3)
Prerequisite, permission of the instructor. Research-level survey of topics in inorganic chemistry and related areas. Fall and spring. Inorganic Chemistry faculty.

754 [254] LITERATURE SEMINAR IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2)
Prerequisite, graduate status. Fall and spring. Inorganic Chemistry faculty.

758 [258] X-RAY STRUCTURE DETERMINATION (3)
Prerequisites, permission of the instructor; a knowledge of elementary and differential calculus is assumed. This course is designed to introduce students to the techniques used in solving crystal structures by X-ray diffraction. Three lecture hours a week. Fall. Inorganic Chemistry faculty.

761 [261], [262] SEMINAR IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 each)
Prerequisite, graduate standing. One afternoon meeting a week and individual consultation with the professor in charge. Fall and spring. Organic Chemistry faculty.

764 [264], [265] SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (1-3 each)
Two lecture hours a week. Fall and spring. Organic Chemistry faculty.

767 [267] ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2 to 6)
Prerequisite, to be determined by consultation with professor in charge. Three to six hours a week. Fall and spring. Organic Chemistry faculty.

781 [281], [282] SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (2 each)
Prerequisite, graduate standing. Two hours a week. Fall and spring. Physical Chemistry faculty.

783, 786 [283], [286] SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (1-3 each)
Prerequisite, permission of the instructor. Modern topics in physical chemistry, chemical physics, or biophysical chemistry. One to three lecture hours a week. Fall and spring. Physical Chemistry faculty.

788 [288], [289] PRINCIPLES OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS (PHYS 827)(3 each)
Prerequisite, CHEM 281 or PHYS 321 or permission of the instructor. The quantum mechanics of molecules and their aggregates. Atomic orbitals, Hartee-Fock methods for atoms and molecules.

921 [321] RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SEMINAR IN POLYMER/MATERIALS CHEMISTRY (1 or more)
Seminar and directed study on research methods of polymer/materials chemistry. This course provides a foundation for master's thesis or doctoral dissertation research. Fall and spring. Polymer/Materials Chemistry faculty.

931 [331] RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SEMINAR IN BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (1 or more)
Seminar and directed study on research methods of biological chemistry. This course provides a foundation for master's thesis or doctoral dissertation research. Fall and spring. Biological Chemistry faculty.

941 [341] RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SEMINAR IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (1 or more)
Seminar and directed study on research methods of analytical chemistry. The course provides a foundation for master's thesis or doctoral dissertation research. Fall and spring. Analytical Chemistry faculty.

951 [351] RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SEMINAR IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (1 or more)
Seminar and directed study on research methods of inorganic chemistry. The course provides a foundation for master's thesis or doctoral dissertation research. Fall and spring. Inorganic Chemistry faculty.

961 [361] RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SEMINAR IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (1 or more)
Seminar and directed study on research methods of organic chemistry. The course provides a foundation for master's thesis or doctoral dissertation research. Fall and spring. Organic Chemistry faculty.

981 [381] RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SEMINAR IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (1 or more)
Seminar and directed study on research methods of physical chemistry. The course provides a foundation for master's thesis or doctoral dissertation research. Fall and spring. Physical Chemistry faculty.

992 [392] MASTER'S (NON-THESIS) (Hours vary)

993 [393] MASTER'S THESIS (Hours vary)
Prerequisites, 921, 931, 941, 951, 961, or 981. Fall and spring. Graduate faculty.

994 [394] DOCTORAL DISSERTATION (Hours vary)
Prerequisites, CHEM 921, 931, 941, 951, 961, or 981. Fall and spring. Graduate faculty.

 
   
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