Chemistry, Courses Summer 2000

Summer 2000 Course Descriptions
Key to Course Descriptions

Courses listed below are approved UA courses as of Summer 2000. Not all approved courses will be offered during this term. For course offerings/availability during a specific term, see the Schedule of Classes. Each course number below links to the Schedule of Classes.

Chemistry (CHEM) Dept Info - College Info

CHEM 101A Lectures in General Chemistry (3) I II An introduction to chemical principles designed for students with a minimal background in science and mathematics. This course is designed for non-technical students and is not a prerequisite for higher level chemistry courses.

CHEM 101B Lectures in General Chemistry (3) I II Application of chemical principles presented in 101a to problems of interest to prenursing and allied health majors, with an emphasis on organic and biochemical principles. A modular approach is used with case studies of "real world" problems. This course is designed for non-technical students and is not a prerequisite for higher level chemistry courses. P, CHEM 101A, algebra recommended. CR, CHEM 102B encouraged. Credit is allowed for only one course or sequence in each of the following groups: 101B or 241A-B or 242A-B; 102B or 243A-B or 245A-B.

CHEM 102A General Chemistry Laboratories (1) I II An introduction to the chemical laboratory with an emphasis on development of laboratory skills and techniques, observation of chemical phenomena, data collection, and the interpretation and reporting of results in formal laboratory reports. Strong emphasis on laboratory safety. Designed for students with a minimal background in science and math. The experiments are designed to complement the principles concurrently presented in the corresponding lecture class and require knowledge of the lecture material to interpret. P, or CR, 101A lecture class. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101A-102A, or 103A-104A, or 105A-106A. Fees.

CHEM 102B General Chemistry Laboratories (1) I II An introduction to the chemical laboratory with an emphasis on development of laboratory skills and techniques, observation of chemical phenomena, data collection, and the interpretation and reporting of results in formal laboratory reports. Strong emphasis on laboratory safety. Designed for students with a minimal background in science and math. The experiments are designed to complement the principles concurrently presented in the corresponding lecture class and require knowledge of the lecture material to interpret. P, or CR, 101B lecture class. Credit allowed for only one course or sequence in each of the following groups: 101B or 241A-B or 242A-B; 102B or 243A-B or 245A-B. Fees.

CHEM 103A Fundamentals of Chemistry (3) Essential concepts and problem-solving techniques, with emphasis on chemical bonding, structure and properties, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, and descriptive organic and inorganic topics. P, MATH 110 or an equivalent level of proficiency as demonstrated by the Math Readiness Test score; CR, CHEM 104A encouraged.

CHEM 103B Fundamentals of Chemistry (3) Essential concepts and problem-solving techniques, with emphasis on chemical bonding, structure and properties, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, and descriptive organic and inorganic topics. P, CHEM 103A. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101B-102B, or 103B-104B, or 105B and 106B.

CHEM 104A Fundamental Techniques of Chemistry (1) An introduction to the chemical laboratory with an emphasis on development of laboratory skills and techniques, observation of chemical phenomena, data collection, and the interpretation and reporting of results in formal laboratory reports. Strong emphasis on laboratory safety. Designed for science and engineering majors. P, or CR, CHEM 103A. Fees.

CHEM 104B Fundamental Techniques of Chemistry (1) An introduction to the chemical laboratory with an emphasis on development of laboratory skills and techniques, observation of chemical phenomena, data collection, and the interpretation and reporting of results in formal laboratory reports. Strong emphasis on laboratory safety. Designed for science and engineering majors. P, or CR, CHEM 103B. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101B-102B, or 103B-104B, or 105B-106B. Fees.

CHEM 105A Honors Fundamentals of Chemistry (3) I Fundamental concepts of chemistry, with emphasis on theoretical and physical principles; atomic and molecular structure and theory, properties of gases, liquids and solids, thermodynamics and equilibria, kinetics, descriptive inorganic chemistry. P, or CR, MATH 124 or students who have had high school chemistry and physics and received acceptable scores on the ACT tests.

CHEM 105B Honors Fundamentals of Chemistry (3) II Fundamental concepts of chemistry, with emphasis on theoretical and physical principles; atomic and molecular structure and theory, properties of gases, liquids and solids, thermodynamics and equilibria, kinetics, descriptive inorganic chemistry. P, CHEM 105A or consent of instructor. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101B-102B, or 103B-104B, or 105B-106B. Open to students who have had high school chemistry and received acceptable scores on the ACT tests.

CHEM 106A Honors Fundamental Techniques of Chemistry (1-2) I Advanced techniques in college chemistry; measurements, separations; identification; purification and analysis of organic and inorganic substances. Lab stresses individual studies and library research. P, or CR, CHEM 105A. Fees.

CHEM 106B Honors Fundamental Techniques of Chemistry (1-2) II Advanced techniques in college chemistry; measurements, separations; identification; purification and analysis of organic and inorganic substances. Lab stresses individual studies and library research. P, or CR, corresponding 105 lecture class. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101A-102A, or 103A-104A, or 105B and 106B. Fees.

CHEM 195C Visions and Lasers (1) I

CHEM 199 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 199H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 241A Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) General principles of organic chemistry.

CHEM 241B Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) General principles of organic chemistry. P, CHEM 241A. Credit is allowed for only one course or sequence in each of the following groups: 101B or 241A-241B or 242A-242B; 102B or 243A-243B or 247A-247B.

CHEM 242A Honors Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) I General principles of organic chemistry. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B.

CHEM 242B Honors Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) II General principles of organic chemistry. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B.

CHEM 243A Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) An introduction to the organic chemistry laboratory with an emphasis on development of laboratory skills and techniques, observation of chemical phenomena, data collection, and the interpretation and reporting of results in formal laboratory reports. Heavy emphasis on microscale techniques, laboratory safety and waste disposal. The experiments are designed to complement the principles concurrently presented in the corresponding lecture class and require knowledge of the lecture material. P, or CR, CHEM 241A. Open to non-majors only. Fees.

CHEM 243B Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) An introduction to the organic chemistry laboratory with an emphasis on development of laboratory skills and techniques, observation of chemical phenomena, data collection, and the interpretation and reporting of results in formal laboratory reports. Heavy emphasis on microscale techniques, laboratory safety and waste disposal. The experiments are designed to complement the principles concurrently presented in the corresponding lecture class and require knowledge of the lecture material. P, or CR, CHEM 241B. Open to non-majors only. Fees.

CHEM 244A Honors Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) I An introduction to the organic chemistry laboratory with an emphasis on development of laboratory skills and techniques, observation of chemical phenomena, data collection, and the interpretation and reporting of results in formal laboratory reports. Heavy emphasis on microscale techniques, laboratory safety and waste disposal. The experiments are designed to complement the principles concurrently presented in the corresponding lecture class and require knowledge of the lecture material to interpret. P, or CR, CHEM 241A. Open to non-majors only.

CHEM 244B Honors Organic Chemistry Lab (1) II An introduction to the organic chemistry laboratory with an emphasis on development of laboratory skills and techniques, observation of chemical phenomena, data collection, and the interpretation and reporting of results in formal laboratory reports. Heavy emphasis on microscale techniques, laboratory safety and waste disposal. The experiments are designed to complement the principles concurrently presented in the corresponding lecture class and require knowledge of the lecture material to interpret. P, CHEM 244A or consent of instructor. Credit is allowed for only one course or sequence in each of the following groups: 101B or 241A-241B or 242A-242B; 102B or 243A-243B or 245A-245B. Open to non-majors only.

CHEM 246A Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) I General principles of organic chemistry. Designed for students planning to take more advanced coursework in chemistry, especially chemistry, biochemistry and chemical engineering majors. Chemistry majors who take CHEM 241 instead of CHEM 246 are strongly encouraged to complete CHEM 402 prior to graduation. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B. Credit is allowed for this course or CHEM241A or CHEM242A but not for both.

CHEM 246B Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) II General principles of organic chemistry. Designed for students planning to take more advanced coursework in chemistry, especially chemistry, biochemistry and chemical engineering majors. Chemistry majors who take CHEM 241 instead of 246 are strongly encouraged to complete 402 prior to graduation. P, CHEM 246A or consent of instructor. Credit is allowed for only one course or sequence from: 101B or 241A-241B or 242A-242B; 102B or 243A-243B or 245A-245B.

CHEM 247A Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) I Similar to 243A. Designed for chemistry and biochemistry majors and chemical engineers. P, or CR, CHEM 241A or CHEM 242A. Fees.

CHEM 247B Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) II Similar to 243B. Designed for chemistry and biochemistry majors and chemical engineers. P, or CR, CHEM 241A and CHEM 242B. Fees.

CHEM 296A Biological Chemistry (1) II P, CHEM 103B or CHEM 105B; CHEM 104B or CHEM 106B. Open to introductory students in chemistry or the life sciences and premedical students. (Identical with BIOC 296A).

CHEM 299 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

CHEM 299H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 302 Scientific Glassblowing (1-2) I II Methods of design and construction of scientific glass apparatus. P, none. Fees.

CHEM 322 Principles of Analysis I (2) Principles of modern quantitative analysis. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B. CR, CHEM 323 encouraged. Open to non-majors only. Credit is allowed for only one course or sequence in each: CHEM 325 or 322; CHEM 326 or 323.

CHEM 323 Principles of Analysis I Laboratory (1) Experiments in modern quantitative analysis. P, or CR, CHEM 322. Credit is allowed for only one course or sequence in each of the following groups: CHEM 325 or 322; CHEM 326 or 323. Open to non-majors only. Fees.

CHEM 325 Analytical Chemistry (2) Principles of modern quantitative analysis, including consideration of stoichiometry, equilibrium principles, treatment of experimental data, titrimetric and photometric analysis, and analytical separation processes. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B; CR, CHEM 326 encouraged. Credit allowed for only one course or sequence in each group: CHEM 325 or 322; CHEM 326 or 323.

CHEM 326 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2) Experiments in modern quantitative analysis. Designed for chemistry majors. P, or CR, CHEM 325. Credit is allowed for only one course or sequence in each of the following groups: 101B or 241A-241B or 242A-242B; 102B or 243A-243B or 245A-245B; 325 or 322; 326 or 323; 460 or 462A-462B. Fees.

CHEM 391H Honors Preceptorship (1-3)

CHEM 396A Reports on Current Research (1) II This course is designed to introduce students to the research facilities in the Chemistry Department and to the research interests of the Chemistry faculty in anticipation of the students' participation in undergraduate research. It is recommended that students take this course in their sophomore year. P, or CR, CHEM 241B, CHEM 242B or CHEM 246B). Open to majors and non-majors.

CHEM 399 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

CHEM 399H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 400A Chemical Measurements Laboratory (3) I Laboratory work in modern chemical measurements and instrumentation. Writing Emphasis Course. P, or CR, CHEM 424. Fees.

CHEM 400B Chemical Measurements Laboratory (3) II Laboratory work in modern chemical measurements and instrumentation. Writing Emphasis Course. P, or CR, CHEM 480B. Fees.

CHEM 402 Intermediate Organic Chemistry (3) I Survey of the principal classes of organic reactions. P, CHEM 241B or CHEM 242B. May be convened with CHEM 502.

CHEM 404 Inorganic Chemistry (3) I Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. P, CHEM 480A or consent of the instructor. May be convened with CHEM 504.

CHEM 405 Chemical Safety (1) I II Fundamental principles of the safe handling, use, storage and disposal of hazardous chemical substances. Survey of protective and emergency equipment, hazard evaluation, laws and regulatory statutes and liability. P, CHEM 241B and CHEM 243B or CHEM 245B or consent of instructor.

CHEM 407 Chemistry of the Solar System (3) I P, PHYS 132, CHEM 104B, MATH 129 or their equivalents. (Identical with PTYS 407, which is home).

CHEM 412 Inorganic Preparation (3) I II Standard inorganic laboratory preparations, including coordination compounds, isomeric, organometalic, bioinorganic, air sensitive compounds, and compounds typifying the groups of the periodic table. High temperature, inert atmosphere, materials synthesis, and characterization of products by various spectroscopic techniques. P, or CR, CHEM 404, two semesters of laboratory chemistry beyond the first year or consent of instructor. Fees. May be convened with CHEM 512.

CHEM 424 Instrumental Analysis (3) II Principles of modern instrumental methods of analysis treating basic instrumentation, data acquisition, and spectroscopic, electroanalytical, and chromatographic methods. P, CHEM 241B or CHEM 242B; PHYS 103, PHYS 182.

CHEM 433 Chemistry Demonstrations (3) II S Preparation and presentation of demonstrations of chemical phenomena in the classroom. Designed for undergraduate teaching majors in chemistry, for graduate students interested in teaching chemistry at the secondary or college level, and for chemistry teachers already employed in secondary school. P, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243B or CHEM 245B or consent of instructor. May be convened with CHEM 533.

CHEM 437 Advanced Topics in Microelectronics Manufacturing (3) II P, senior or grad level standing in chemistry, physics, or engineering. (Identical with CHEE 437, which is home). May be convened with CHEM 537.

CHEM 446 Organic Preparations (3) I Special experimental methods for the synthesis of organic compounds. P, CHEM 241B or CHEM 242B, CHEM 243B or CHEM 245B. Fees.

CHEM 447 Organic Structural Analysis Laboratory (3) II Determination of structure and composition of organic compounds and mixtures using modern spectroscopic and separation methods. P, CHEM 241B or CHEM 242B. Fees. May be convened with CHEM 547.

CHEM 460 General Protein and General Metabolic Biochemistry (3) I II (Identical with BIOC 460, which is home).

CHEM 461 General Nucleic Acid Biochemistry (2) I P, BIOC 181; CR, BIOC 460. Open to non-majors only. Credit allowed for only one of these courses: BIOC 461, BIOC 411. (Identical with BIOC 461, which is home).

CHEM 462A Biochemistry (4) I P, CHEM 241B, one semester of calculus. For MCB students, MCB 410 is prerequisite to 462B. Honors section available for 4 honors credits. (Identical with BIOC 462A, which is home).

CHEM 462B Biochemistry (4) II (Identical with BIOC 462B, which is home).

CHEM 480A Physical Chemistry (3) I II Fundamental principles of physical chemistry. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B, or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B; MATH 125B; P or CR, PHYS 103 or PHYS 132 or PHYS 241.

CHEM 480B Physical Chemistry (3) I II Fundamental principles of physical chemistry. P, CHEM 480A.

CHEM 481 Biophysical Chemistry (3) II Topics in physical chemistry pertinent to the biological sciences, including chemical dynamics, transport processes, thermodynamics, bonding, and spectroscopy.

CHEM 491B Chemistry Course Development (1) [Rpt./ 1] A combination of CHEM 491B and CHEM 491C may be taken up to a total of 4 units. May be convened with CHEM 591B.

CHEM 491C Professional Services (1) [Rpt./ 1] A combination of CHEM 491B and CHEM 491C may be taken up to a total of 4 units. May be convened with CHEM 591C.

CHEM 493 Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 493L Legislative Internship (1-12) II

CHEM 494 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 495B History of Chemistry (1-2) I II May be convened with CHEM 595B.

CHEM 495C College Teaching (1) [Rpt./ 1] May be convened with CHEM 595C.

CHEM 498 Senior Capstone (1-3)

CHEM 498H Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2]

CHEM 499 Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]

CHEM 499H Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 501 Intermediate Analytical Chemistry (3) I Survey of principles of modern analytical chemistry intended as concise review of modern chemical analysis. P, CHEM 424, CHEM 480B or consent of instructor.

CHEM 502 Intermediate Organic Chemistry (3) I For a description of course topics see CHEM 402. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper focusing on current research in a major area covered by the course. May be convened with CHEM 402.

CHEM 503 Intermediate Physical Chemistry (3) I General survey of physical chemistry, including thermodynamics, structure, kinetics and electrochemistry.

CHEM 504 Inorganic Chemistry (3) I For a description of course topics see CHEM 404. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper focusing on current research in a major area covered by the course. May be convened with CHEM 404.

CHEM 510 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) I Aspects of modern inorganic chemistry: Structure and bonding, magnetic and spectroscopic properties, and reactions and reaction mechanisms of transition metal compounds. Catalytic properties of transition metal complexes. Selected topics of main group elements and new directions in inorganic chemistry. P, CHEM 404 or consent of instructor.

CHEM 511 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) II Aspects of modern inorganic chemistry with emphasis on the Main Group elements. Synthesis, reactivity, and structures of main group inorganic compounds and the physical methods used in their characterization. P, CHEM 404 or consent of instructor.

CHEM 511A Designer Inorganic Materials (3) I Concepts and practice of molecule-based materials with emphasis on metal-ligand interactions and synthetic methods for selected classes of inorganic and organometallic materials. Interrelationship of structure and bonding to properties and functions of designed materials. Recent developments in materials chemistry, synthetic techniques and self-assembled supramolecualar materials. P, CHEM 404 or consent of instructor.

CHEM 512 Inorganic Preparations (3) I II For a description of course topics see CHEM 412. Graduate level requirements include an individual synthesis project. Fees. May be convened with CHEM 412.

CHEM 513 Current Topics in Inorganic Research (1-4) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II In-depth treatment of advanced topics in inorganic chemistry. Examples include kinetics and mechanisms of inorganic reactions, bioinorganic chemistry, EPR spectroscopy, solid state materials chemistry, chemistry of particular elements or families of elements, and other topics characterized by faculty expertise. Topics will vary each semester. P, CHEM 510 or consent of instructor.

CHEM 514 Organometallic Compounds (3) I Compounds containing carbon-metal bonds, with emphasis on those of the transition elements, their reactivity, and the determination of their structure. P, CHEM 404 or CHEM 504 or consent of instructor.

CHEM 515 Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry (3) I Selected topics in the area of physical characterization of inorganic molecules and materials, with particular emphasis on ligand field theory, symmetry aspects, spectral properties and magnetic behavior of transition metal complexes. P, CHEM 510.

CHEM 517L Structural Chemistry Laboratory (1) II Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 517R. Students work in the lab, solve structures and report their findings in papers. P, CR, CHEM 517R.

CHEM 517R Structural Chemistry (2) II Introduction to the determination of structures of complex molecules by X-ray crystallography; the evaluation of structural information; current topics in structural chemistry.

CHEM 518L Computational Chemistry Laboratory (1-2) I II Laboratory designed to accompany 518R. Students work in the computer lab and report their findings in papers. P, or CR, CHEM 518R or consent of instructor.

CHEM 518R Computational Chemistry (1-2) I II State-of-the-art computational methods in chemical research, including approximate and abinitio electronic structure methods, molecular mechanics and modeling graphics. P, or CR, CHEM 518L and consent of instructor.

CHEM 520 Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry (2-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I II Special topics in modern analytical chemistry. Recent offerings have included principles of bioanalytical chemistry and mass spectrometry. Students enrolled for 3 units are required to complete an additional research project including a written paper and an oral presentation.

CHEM 521A Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3) II Principles of electronics, principles of signal processing hardware and software, instrumental principles of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, statistical treatment of data, chemometrics. P, CHEM 325, CHEM 424, CHEM 480B.

CHEM 521B Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3) I Advanced fundamentals of equilibrium chemistry, principles of analytical separations including chromatography, principles of electroanalysis including ion selective electrodes and chemical sensors. P, CHEM 325, CHEM 424, CHEM 480B or consent of instructor.

CHEM 522 Electroanalytical Chemistry (2-3) II Principles of electrochemistry and electroanalysis, including topics on electrochemical equilibria, electrode kinetics, potentiometry, coulometry, voltammetry and spectroelectrochemistry. Students enrolled in 3 units are required to complete an additional research project including a written paper and an oral presentation.

CHEM 523 Advanced Topics in Equilibrium Chemistry (2-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] II Advanced topics in equilibrium chemistry including mathematical description of equilibria in aqueous and nonaqueous media, metal chelate chemistry. Students enrolled for 3 units are required to complete an additional research project including a written paper and an oral presentation.

CHEM 524 Chemical Instrumentation (4) II Data acquisition and experiment control by analog and digital techniques; design of chemical instrumentation. 3R, 3L. P, CHEM 424 or consent of instructor.

CHEM 526A Analytical Spectroscopy (2-3) I Principles of atomic absorption and emission spectroscopies and x-ray methods for chemical analysis. Students enrolled for 3 units are required to complete an additional research project including a written paper and an oral presentation.

CHEM 526B Analytical Spectroscopy (2-3) II Principles of molecular absorption, emission and scattering spectroscopies for chemical analysis. Students enrolled for 3 units are required to complete an additional research project including a written paper and an oral presentation.

CHEM 527 Analytical Separations (2-3) I Fundamentals of separation processes including single and multistage analytical chromatographic methods. Students enrolled for 3 units are required to complete an additional research project including a written paper and an oral presentation.

CHEM 528 Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2) II Advanced laboratory experiments in analytical instrumentation. P, CHEM 424, CHEM 480B; CR, CHEM 521A.

CHEM 529 Methods of Surface and Materials Analysis (2-3) I Fundamentals of electron, atomic and molecular spectroscopies for surface and materials analysis. This course is suitable for enrollment by advanced undergraduates. Students enrolled for 3 units are required to complete an additional research project with paper and oral presentation.

CHEM 533 Chemistry Demonstrations (3) II S For a description of course topics see CHEM 433. Graduate-level requirements include additional demonstrations and more thorough analyses for each demonstration. In addition, secondary school chemistry teachers will be expected to offer insights and counsel to students who have never taught in a real classroom. May be convened with CHEM 433.

CHEM 535 Chemistry of Electronic and Photonic Materials (3) I II Introduction to the basic chemical and physical concepts impacting the properties of organic and inorganic materials with specific electronic and optical response. The course is designed to provide a broad perspective with discussion going from synthetic aspects to electronic-structure characteristics and device fabrication aspects. Materials under scrutiny include e.g. high-Tc superconductors, conducting polymers, nonlinear optical compounds, liquid crystals, optical fibers, luminescent and photochromic compounds.

CHEM 537 Advanced Topics in Microelectronics Manufacturing (3) II (Identical with CHEE 537, which is home). May be convened with CHEM 437.

CHEM 540 Organic Synthesis (3) I Organic reactions and the methods by which they are applied to synthetic problems in organic chemistry. P, CHEM 241B, CHEM 480B or consent of instructor.

CHEM 541 Mechanisms of Organic Reactions (3) II Detailed analysis of the factors which influence the rates and courses of organic processes. P, CHEM 241B, CHEM 480B or consent of instructor.

CHEM 542A Polymer Chemistry (3) I Synthesis, stereochemistry, and mechanisms of formation of high polymers. Condensation and ring-opening polymers.

CHEM 542B Polymer Chemistry (3) II Synthesis, stereochemistry, and mechanisms of formation of high polymers. Vinyl polymers. P, CHEM 542A is not prerequisite to CHEM 542B.

CHEM 543 Structural Organic Chemistry (3) II Structure determination of organic molecules.

CHEM 544 Heterocyclic Compounds (3) I The behavior of the more important heterocyclic systems.

CHEM 545 Chemistry of Natural Products (3) I Survey of natural organic compounds and their biosyntheses.

CHEM 546 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3) [Rpt./ 1] II Advanced topics in organic chemistry, such as peptide chemistry, computer simulations, bio-organic chemistry, and other topics characterized by faculty expertise. Topics will vary each semester.

CHEM 547 Organic Structural Analysis Laboratory (3) II For a description of course topics see CHEM 447. Graduate-level requirements include additional laboratory experiments. P, CHEM 241 or CHEM 242B, CHEM 243B or CHEM 247B and consent of instructor. Fees. May be convened with CHEM 447.

CHEM 561 Introduction to Biochemical Literature (1) II P, or CR, BIOC 462A, BIOC 462B. (Identical with BIOC 561, which is home).

CHEM 565 Enzymes (3) I P, BIOC 462A, CHEM 480B. (Identical with BIOC 565, which is home).

CHEM 580 Introduction to Quantum Chemistry (3) I An introduction to quantum mechanics, with applications to atomic structure and spectra, the nature of chemical bonding and molecular structure.

CHEM 582 Statistical Thermodynamics (3) II Introduction to classical and quantum statistical thermodynamics with application to ideal gases and simple solids; equations of state and elementary solution theory. P, CHEM 480B or consent of instructor.

CHEM 583 Chemical Kinetics (3) II Classical and modern techniques in studies of chemical reactions.

CHEM 584L Practical NMR Spectroscopy Laboratory (1) I Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 584R. Students work in the NMR lab and report their findings in papers. P, CHEM 480B; CR, CHEM 584R.

CHEM 584R Practical NMR Spectroscopy (3) I Basic principles of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy; common pulse sequences for 1- and 2-dimensional NMR experiments; operation of modern Fourier transform NMR spectrometers; interpretation of NMR spectra. P, or CR, CHEM 584L; CHEM 480B or consent of instructor.

CHEM 585 Biological Structure I (4) II (Identical with BIOC 585, which is home).

CHEM 587 Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy (3) I Modern molecular spectroscopy including rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy and their various combinations. P, CHEM 480A, CHEM 480B or consult department before enrolling.

CHEM 591B Chemistry Course Development (1) [Rpt./ 1] For a description of course topics see CHEM 491B. May be convened with CHEM 491B.

CHEM 591C Professional Services (1) [Rpt./ 1] For a description of course topics see CHEM 491C. May be convened with CHEM 491C.

CHEM 593 Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 595A Current Topics in Chemical Research (3) I II

CHEM 595B History of Chemistry (1-2) I II For a description of course topics see CHEM 495B. May be convened with CHEM 495B.

CHEM 595C College Teaching (1) [Rpt./ 1] For a description of course topics see CHEM 495C. May be convened with CHEM 495C.

CHEM 595D Advanced College Teaching (1) II

CHEM 597D Advanced College Teaching (1) II

CHEM 599 Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 640 Advanced Organic Synthesis (3) II Theory and practice of molecular design and construction as applied to synthesis of complex organic molecules.

CHEM 680 Quantum Chemistry (3) II Principles of quantum mechanics with applications to the properties of molecules.

CHEM 682 Statistical Mechanics (3) II Fundamental principles of classical and quantum statistical mechanics, the Darwin-Fowler method, Mayer cluster theory of gases, theory of fluids and related topics.

CHEM 684 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (3) I The use of nuclear magnetic resonance and electron spin resonance in studies of molecular systems.

CHEM 687 Molecular Spectroscopy (3) I II Applications of quantum mechanics to the interpretation of the spectra of molecules of chemical and biological interest.

CHEM 694 Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 695A Chemical Research Opportunities (1) I

CHEM 695B Exchange of Chemical Information (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units]

CHEM 696A Analytical Chemistry (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II

CHEM 696B Inorganic Chemistry (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II

CHEM 696C Organic Chemistry (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II

CHEM 696D Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II

CHEM 696E Advanced Seminar (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II

CHEM 697A Chemical Instruments (1-3) [Rpt./ 8 units] I II

CHEM 900 Research (1-5) [Rpt./]

CHEM 908 Case Studies (3) [Rpt./]

CHEM 909 Master's Report (1-5) [Rpt./]

CHEM 910 Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]

CHEM 920 Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]

CHEM 930 Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]

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