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CHEMISTRY (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. Course is designed for non-technical students and are not prerequisites for higher level chemistry courses. P, algebra recommended; CR, CHEM 102 encouraged. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101A-102A, or 103A-104A, or 105B and 106B.
101B. Lectures in General Chemistry (3) I II Application of chemical principles presented in 101A to problems of interest to pre-nursing and allied health majors, with an emphasis on organic and biochemical principles. A modular approach is used with case studies of "real world" problems. Course is designed for non-technical students and are not prerequisites for higher level chemistry courses. P, algebra recommended, CHEM102 encouraged. Credit allowed only for one of CHEM101B or CHEM101C and 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.
101C. Lectures in General Chemistry (3) I II Application of chemical principles presented in 101a to problems of interest to non-science majors. Course is designed for non-technical students and are not prerequisites for higher level chemistry courses. P, algebra recommended, CHEM102 encouraged. Credit allowed only for one of CHEM101B or CHEM101C.
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, corresponding 101 lecture class. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101A-102A, or 103A-104A, or 105B and 106B. Fee.
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, corresponding 101 lecture class. 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. Fee.
102C. 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, corresponding 101 lecture class. Fee.
103A. Fundamentals of Chemistry (3) I II Essential concepts and problem-solving techniques, with emphasis on chemical bonding, structure and properties, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, and descriptive organic and inorganic topics. Both 103A and 103B are offered each semester. P, MATH 121 or an equivalent level of proficiency as demonstrated by the Math Readiness Test score; CR, CHEM 104 encouraged.
103B. Fundamentals of Chemistry (3) I II Essential concepts and problem-solving techniques, with emphasis on chemical bonding, structure and properties, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, and descriptive organic and inorganic topics. Both 103A and 103B are offered each semester. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101A-102A, or 103A-104A, or 105B and 106B.
104A. Fundamental Techniques of Chemistry (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 science and engineering majors. The experiments are selected to complement the principles concurrently presented in the corresponding lecture class and require knowledge of the lecture material to interpret. Both 104A and 104B are offered each semester. P or CR, corresponding 103 lecture class. Fee.
104B. Fundamental Techniques of Chemistry (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 science and engineering majors. The experiments are selected to complement the principles concurrently presented in the corresponding lecture class and require knowledge of the lecture material to interpret. Both 104A and 104B are offered each semester. P or CR, corresponding 103 lecture class. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101A-102A, or 103A-104A, or 105B and 106B. Fee.
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. Open to students who have had high school chemistry and physics and received acceptable scores on the ACT tests. P or CR, MATH 124 or students who have had high school chemistry and physics and received acceptable scores on the ACT tests.
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. Open to students who have had high school chemistry and physics and received acceptable scores on the ACT tests. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101A-102A, or 103A-104A, or 105B and 106B.
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, corresponding 105 lecture class. Fee.
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, cooresponding 105 lecture class. Credit is allowed for only one of the following lecture-lab combinations: 101A-102A, or 103A-104A, or 105B and 106B. Fee.
195. Colloquium
c. Visions and Lasers (1) I
199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
199H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
241A. Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) I II General principles of organic chemistry. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B.
241B. Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) I II General principles of organic chemistry. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B. 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.
242A. Honors Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) I II General principles of organic chemistry. P, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B, CHEM 106B.
242B. Honors Lectures in Organic Chemistry (3) I II General principles of organic chemistry. P, CHEM 103B, CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B, CHEM 106B.
243A. Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) I 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. P or CR, CHEM 243A. Open to non-majors only.
243B. Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1) I 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. P or CR, CHEM 241B. Open to non-majors only.
244A. Honors Organic Chemistry Lab (1-2) 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 241. Open to non-majors only. Change units to: (1). Effective Spring 1999.
244B. Honors Organic Chemistry Lab (1-2) 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. 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. Open to non-majors only. Change units to: (1). Effective Spring 1999.
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 246 are strongly encouraged to complete 402 prior to graduation. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B. Credit is allowed for this course or CHEM241A-CHEM241B and CHEM242A-CHEM242B but not for both.
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 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B. 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. Credit is allowed for this course or CHEM 241A-CHEM 241B and CHEM 242A-CHEM 242B but not for both.
247A. Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) I Similar to CHEM 243A-CHEM 243B. Designed for chemistry and biochemistry majors and chemical engineers. P, CHEM 241A-CHEM 241B or CHEM 242A-CHEM 242B. Fee.
247B. Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) II Similar to CHEM 243A-CHEM 243B. Designed for chemistry and biochemistry majors and chemical engineers. P, CHEM 241A-CHEM 241B. 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 or 242A-242B. Fee.
296. Proseminar
a. Biological Chemistry (1) II P, CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B; CHEM 103B, CHEM 106B. Open to introductory students in chemistry or the life sciences and premedical students. (Identical with BIOC 296A).
299. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I
302. Scientific Glassblowing (1-2) I II Methods of design and construction of scientific glass apparatus. Fee.
322. Principles of Analysis I (2) I II Principles of modern quantitative analysis. P, CHEM 103B and CHEM 104B or CHEM 105B and CHEM 106B. CR, CHEM323 encouraged. 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. Open to non-majors only.
323. Principles of Analysis I Laboratory (1) I II Experiments in modern quantitative analysis. CR, CHEM 322. 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. Open to non-majors only. Fee.
325. Analytical Chemistry (2) I II 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 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.
326. Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2) I II Experiments in modern quantitative analysis. Designed for chemistry majors. 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. Fee.
391H. Honors Preceptorship (1-3)
396. Proseminar
a. Reports on Current Research (1) II P, CHEM 241B.
399. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
400A. Chemical Measurements Laboratory (3) II Laboratory work in modern chemical measurements and instrumentation. P or CR, CHEM 424. Writing-Emphasis Course*. Fee.
400B. Chemical Measurements Laboratory (3) I Laboratory work in modern chemical measurements and instrumentation. P, CHEM 480B. Writing-Emphasis Course*. Fee.
402. Intermidiate Organic Chemistry (3) I Survey of the principal classes of organic reactions. P, CHEM 241B or CHEM 242B. May be convened with CHEM 502.
404. Inorganic Chemistry (3) I Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. May be convened with CHEM 504.
405. Chemical Safety (1) 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, CHEM 243B or CHEM 245B or consent of instructor.
407. Chemistry of the Solar System (3) II (Identical with PTYS 407, which is home).
412. Inorganic Preparation (3) I Standard inorganic laboratory preparations, including coordination compounds, isomeric compounds, 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. Fee. May be convened with CHEM 512.
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.
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. 6L, 1R. P, CHEM 241B, CHEM 243B or CHEM 245B or consent of instructor. May be convened with CHEM 533.
446. Organic Preparations (3) I Special experimental methods for the synthesis of organic compounds. 8L, 1R. P, CHEM 241B or CHEM 242B, CHEM 243B or CHEM 245B. Fee.
447. Organic Structural Analysis Laboratory (3) II Determination of structure and composition of organic compounds and mixtures using modern spectroscopic and separation methods. 6L, 1R. P, CHEM 241B or CHEM 242B. Fee. May be convened with CHEM 547.
460. General Protein and General Metabolic (3) I (Identical with BIOC 460, which is home). Change course offering to: I II. Spring 99
461. General Nucleic Acid Biology (2) I (Identical with BIOC 461, which is home).
462A. Biochemistry (3) I (Identical with BIOC 462A, which is home).
462B. Biochemistry (3) II (Identical with BIOC 462B, which is home).
480A. Physical Chemistry (3) I 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.
480B. Physical Chemistry (3) II Fundamental principles of physical chemistry.
481. Biophysical Chemistry (3) II Topics in physical chemistry pertinent to the biological sciences, including chemical dynamics, transport processes, thermodynamics, bonding, and spectroscopy. P, CHEM 480A.
491. Preceptorship
b. 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.
c. 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.
493. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]
493. Internship
l. Legislative Internship (1-12) I II
494. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]
495. Colloquium
b. History of Chemistry (1-2) May be convened with CHEM 595B.
c. College Teaching (1) [Rpt./ 1] May be convened with CHEM 595C.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
501. Intermediate Analytical Chemistry (3) Survey of principles of modern analytical chemistry intended as concise review of modern chemical analysis. P, CHEM 424, CHEM 480B or consent of instructor.
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.
503. Intermediate Physical Chemistry (3) I General survey of physical chemistry, including thermodynamics, structure, kinetics and electrochemistry. P, CHEM 480B.
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.
510. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) Aspects of modern inorganic chemistry with emphasis on the transition metals. Structure and bonding, magnetic and spectroscopic properties, and reactions and reaction mechanisms of transition metal compounds. Catalytic properties of transition metal complexes and new directions in inorganic chemistry. P, CHEM 404.
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.
512. Inorganic Preparations (3) I For a description of course topics, see CHEM 412. Graduate level requirements include an individual synthesis project. May be convened with CHEM 412.
513. Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (1-4) 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.
514. Organometallic Compounds (3) 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.
515. Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry (3) 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.
517. 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. Change course number to: 517R. Spring '99
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.
517L. Structural Chemistry Laboratory (1) II Laboratory designed to accompany 517. Students work in the lab, solve structures and report their findings in papers. CR, CHEM 517. Change course description and prerequisites to: Laboratory designed to accompany 517R. CR, CHEM 517R. Spring '99
518. Computational Chemistry (1-2) State-of-the-art computational methods in chemical research, including approximate and abinitio electronic structure methods, molecular mechanics and modeling graphics. P, consent of instructor. Change course number to: 518R. Spring '99
518R. Computational Chemistry (1-2) II State-of-the-art computational methods in chemical research, including approximate and abinitio electronic structure methods, molecular mechanics and modeling graphics. P, consent of instructor.
518L. Computational Chemistry Laboratory (1-2) I II Laboratory designed to accompany 518. Students work in the computer lab and report their findings in papers. P, consent of instructor. Change course description to: Laboratory designed to accompany 518R. Spring '99
520. Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry (2-3) [Rpt./ 6 units] I 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. P, CHEM 424 or consent of instructor.
521A. Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3) I 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.
521B. Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3) II 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.
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. P, CHEM 424 or consent of instructor.
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. P, CHEM 521B or consent of instructor.
524. Chemical Instrumentation (4) II Data acquisition and experiment control by analog and digital techniques; design of chemical instrumentation. 3R, 3L. P, CHEM 424.
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. P, CHEM 424 or consent of instructor.
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. P, CHEM 424 or consent of instructor.
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. P, CHEM 424 or consent of instructor.
528. Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2) I Advanced laboratory experiments in analytical instrumentation. P, CHEM 424, CHEM 480B; CR, CHEM 521A.
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. P, CHEM 424 or consent of instructor.
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.
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.
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.
542A. Polymer Chemistry (3) I Synthesis, stereochemistry, and mechanisms of formation of high polymers. Condensation and ring-opening polymers.
542B. Polymer Chemistry (3) II Synthesis, stereochemistry, and mechanisms of formation of high polymers. Vinyl polymers. P, CHEM542A is not prerequisite to CHEM542B.
543. Structural Organic Chemistry (3) II Structure determination of organic molecules. P, CHEM 241B, CHEM 480B.
544. Heterocyclic Compounds (3) I The behavior of the more important heterocyclic systems.
545. Chemistry of Natural Products (3) I Survey of natural organic compounds and their biosyntheses.
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. P, consult department before enrolling.
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. Fee. May be convened with CHEM 447.
561. Introduction to Biochemical Literature (1) II (Identical with BIOC 561, which is home).
565. Enzymes (3) I (Identical with BIOC 565, which is home).
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. P, CHEM 480B.
582. Statistical Thermodynamics (3) I 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.
583. Chemical Kinetics (3) II Classical and modern techniques in studies of chemical reactions. P, CHEM 480B.
584. 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, CHEM 480B. Change course number to: 584R. Spring '99
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, CHEM 480B.
584L. Practical NMR Spectroscopy Laboratory (1) I Laboratory designed to accompany 584. Students work in the NMR lab and report their findings in papers. P, CHEM 480B; CR, CHEM 584. Change course description and prerequisites to: Laboratory designed to accompany 584R. P, CHEM 480B; CR, CHEM 584R. Spring '99
585. Biological Structure I (4) II (Identical with BIOC 585, which is home).
587. Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy (3) II Modern molecular spectroscopy including rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy and their various combinations. P, CHEM 480A, CHEM 480B or consult department before enrolling.
591. Preceptorship
b. Chemistry Course Development (1) [Rpt./ 1] For a description of course topics see CHEM 491B. May be convened with CHEM 491B.
c. Professional Services (1) [Rpt./ 1] For a description of course topics see CHEM 491C. May be convened with CHEM 491C.
593. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]
595. Colloquium
a. Current Topics in Chemical Research (3) I II
b. History of Chemistry (1-2) For a description of course topics see CHEM 495B. May be convened with CHEM 495B.
c. College Teaching (1) [Rpt./ 1] May be convened with CHEM 495C.
599. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
640. Advanced Organic Synthesis (3) II Theory and practice of molecular design and construction as applied to synthesis of complex organic molecules. P, CHEM 540 or consult department before enrolling.
680. Quantum Chemistry (3) II Principles of quantum mechanics with applications to the properties of molecules. P, CHEM 580.
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. P, CHEM 582.
684. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (3) II The use of nuclear magnetic resonance and electron spin resonance in studies of molecular systems. P, CHEM 580.
687. Molecular Spectroscopy (3) I Applications of quantum mechanics to the interpretation of the spectra of molecules of chemical and biological interest. P, CHEM 580.
694. Practicum (1-3) [Rpt./]
695. Colloquium
a. Chemical Research Opportunities (1) I
b. Exchange of Chemical Information (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units]
696. Seminar
a. Analytical Chemistry (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II
b. Inorganic Chemistry (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II
c. Organic Chemistry (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II
d. Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II
e. Advanced Seminar (1-3) [Rpt./ 10 units] I II
697. Workshop
a. Chemical Instruments (1-3) [Rpt./ 8 units] I II
900. Research (1-5) [Rpt./]
908. Case Studies (3) [Rpt./] I II
909. Master's Report (1-5) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]