Chemistry and Biochemistry
CHEM 1011-3. Environmental Chemistry 1. Lect. Introduces basic principles of chemistry with applications to current environmental issues including toxic chemicals, air and water pollution, energy sources and their environmental impact, and climate change resulting from the greenhouse effect. No credit given to chemistry or biochemistry majors for CHEM 1011 if students already have credit in any college-level chemistry course numbered 1113/1114 (formerly 1111) or higher. Meets MAPS requirements for natural sciences: chemistry or physics. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1021-4. Introductory Chemistry. Lect., rec., and lab. For students with no high school chemistry or a very weak chemistry background. Remedies a deficiency in natural science MAPS requirements and prepares students for CHEM 1113/1114. No credit given to chemistry or biochemistry majors for CHEM 1021 if students already have credit in any college-level chemistry course numbered 1113/1114 (formerly 1111) or higher. Prereq., one year high school algebra or concurrently enrollment in MATH 1011. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1031-4. Environmental Chemistry 2. Lect., rec., and lab. Applications of chemical principles to current environmental issues including acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, the Antarctic ozone hole, solar energy conversion and fuel cells, and the environmental consequences of nuclear war. Laboratory experience is included. No credit given to chemistry or biochemistry majors for 1031 if students already have credit in any college-level chemistry course numbered 1113/1114 (formerly 1111) or higher. Prereq., CHEM 1011 with a grade of C- or higher. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1113-4. General Chemistry 1. Lect., rec. Intended for first-semester students whose academic plans require advanced work in chemistry. Subjects: components of matter, stolchiometry, classes of reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic structure, electron configuration, chemical bonding, molecular shapes, covalent bonding, organic compounds, intermolecular forces, equilibrium. Prereqs., one year high school chemistry or CHEM 1021 (min. grade C-); high school math through pre-calculus. Not recommended for students with grades below B- in CHEM 1021. Coreq., CHEM 1114. Not open to engineering students with exception of EPEN majors. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 1111, 1251, 1351, or CHEM 1221/CHEN 1211. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1114-1. Laboratory in General Chemistry 1. Lab. Intended for first-semester students whose academic plans require advanced work in chemistry. Instruction in experimental techniques which coordinate with lecture topics in CHEM 1113. Prereqs., one year high school chemistry or CHEM 1021 (min. grade C-); high school math through pre-calculus. Not recommended for students with grades below B- in CHEM 1021. Coreq., CHEM 1113. Not open to engineering students with exception of EPEN majors. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 1111, 1251, 1351, or CHEM 1221/CHEN 1211. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1133-4. General Chemistry 2. Lect., rec. Intended for second-semester students whose academic plans require advanced work in chemistry. Subjects: acid-base equilibria, buffers and titrations, thermodynamics, redox reactions, electrochemistry, transition elements and their coordination compounds, solubility/solubility equilibria, crystal field theory, kinetics, nuclear chemistry. Prereq., CHEM 1113/1114 or equivalent (min. grade C-). Coreq., CHEM 1134. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 1131, 1271 or 1371. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1134-1. Laboratory in General Chemistry 2. Lab. Intended for second-semester students whose academic plans require advanced work in chemistry. Instruction in experimental techniques which coordinate with lecture topics in CHEM 1133. Prereq., CHEM 1113/1114 or equivalent (min. grade C-). Coreq., CHEM 1133. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 1131, 1271, or 1371. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1221-2. Engineering General Chemistry Lab. Coreq., CHEN 1211. One hour recitation in which concepts and problems are re-emphasized, homework is collected, and quizzes are given. Three hour lab in which students perform experiments designed to illustrate chemical concepts discussed in CHEN 1211. Also introduction to basic techniques in chemical measurements and synthesis. Prereq., one year high school chemistry or CHEM 1001 or 1021 (min. grade C-); high school algebra. Coreq., CHEN 1211. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 1111, 1113/1114, 1251, or 1351.
CHEM 1251-5. General Chemistry 1 for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors. Lect., rec., lab. Intended for first-semester CHEM/BCHM majors. Subjects: components of matter, stoichiometry, classes of reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic structure, electron configuration, chemical bonding, molecular shapes, covalent bonding, organic compounds, intermolecular forces, equilibrium. Prereqs., one year high school chemistry or CHEM 1021 (min. grade C-); high school math through pre-calculus. Not recommended for students with grade below B- in CHEM 1021. Restricted to CHEM/BCHM majors. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 1111, 1113/1114, CHEM 1351, or CHEN 1211/ CHEM 1221. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1271-5. General Chemistry 2 for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors. Lect., rec., lab. Intended for second-semester CHEM/BCHM majors. Subjects: acid-base equilibria, buffers and titrations, thermodynamics, redox reactions, electrochemistry, transition elements and their coordination compounds, solubility/solubility equilibria, crystal field theory, kinetics, nuclear chemistry. Prereq., CHEM 1251 or equivalent (minimum grade C-). Restricted to CHEM/BCHM majors. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 1131, 1133/1134 or CHEM 1371. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1351-5. Honors General Chemistry 1. Lect., rec., and lab. Principles of chemistry and their applications are covered in a comprehensive manner (honors level) in this low-enrollment freshman course. Lectures include topics not covered in CHEM 1113/1114-1133/1134. The laboratory experience is more extensive; therefore, the CHEM 1351-1371 sequence is highly recommended for well-prepared students who intend to major in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, molecular biology, or related areas. Prereqs., one year high school chemistry; four years of high school math and/or a high score on the SAT or ACT math exam and one year of high school physics. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 1111, 1113/1114, 1221, 1251, and CHEN 1211. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 1371-5. Honors General Chemistry 2. Lect., rec., and lab. Continuation of CHEM 1351. Prereq., CHEM 1351 (min. grade C-). Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 1131, 1133/1134 or CHEM 1271. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
CHEM 3311-4. Organic Chemistry 1. Lect. and rec. Intended primarily for nonmajors. Topics include structure and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and aromatic molecules; nomenclature of organic compounds; stereochemistry; reaction mechanisms and dynamics. Students may receive credit for only one of CHEM 3311 and 3351. Prereqs., CHEM 1133/1134 (formerly CHEM 1131), 1271, or1371 (min. grade C-) or equivalent; for engineering students only: CHEN 1211 (min. grade C-) or equivalent; coreq., CHEM 3321 or 3361.
CHEM 3321-1. Laboratory in Organic Chemistry 1. Lab. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry emphasizing chemical separations and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and aromatic compounds. Stereochemical modeling and the identification of organic unknowns by spectroscopic and chemical methods are also introduced. Prereqs., CHEM 1131, 1133/1134 (formerly 1131), 1271, 1371, or CHEN 1211 (min. grade C-) or equivalent. Coreq., CHEM 3311 or 3351. For biochemistry and nonchemistry majors. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3361.
CHEM 3331-4. Organic Chemistry 2. Lect. and rec. Intended primarily for nonmajors. Topics include structure and reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, and amines; introduction to the chemistry of heterocycles, carbohydrates, and amino acids; nomenclature of organic compounds; synthesis; and reaction techniques. Prereq., CHEM 3311 or 3351 and CHEM 3321 or 3361 (all min. grade C-). Prereq. or coreq., CHEM 3341 or 3381. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3371.
CHEM 3341-1. Laboratory in Organic Chemistry 2. Lab. For biochemistry and nonchemistry majors. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry emphasizing reactions involving alcohols, ketones, carboxylic acids, and their derivatives. Multistep syntheses are also introduced. Prereq., CHEM 3321 or 3361 (min. grade C-). Coreq., CHEM 3331 or 3371.
CHEM 3351-4. Organic Chemistry 1 for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors. Lect. and rec. Topics include structure and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and alkyl halides; nomenclature of organic compounds; stereochemistry; reaction mechanisms. Students may receive credit for only one of CHEM 3311 and 3351. Prereqs., CHEM 1131, 1133/1134, 1271, or 1371 (min. grade C-); coreq., CHEM 3361 or 3321.
CHEM 3361-2. Laboratory in Organic Chemistry 1 for Chemistry Majors. Lab. Required course for chemistry majors. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry emphasizing chemical separations and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, ketones, and alkyl halides. Explores stereochemical modeling and the identification of organic unknowns. Prereq., CHEM 1131, 1133/1134, 1271, or 1371 (min. grade C-); coreq., CHEM 3351 or 3311. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3321.
CHEM 3371-4. Organic Chemistry 2 for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors. Lect. and rec. Topics include structure and reactions of carboxylic acids and derivatives, aromatic compounds, and amines; introduction to the chemistry of heterocycles, carbohydrates, and amino acids; nomenclature of organic compounds; reaction mechanisms. Prereqs., CHEM 3351 or 3311 and CHEM 3361 or 3321 (min. grade C-). Prereq. or coreq., CHEM 3381 or 3341. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 3331.
CHEM 3381-2. Laboratory in Organic Chemistry 2 for Chemistry Majors. Lab. Required course for chemistry majors. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern chemistry, emphasizing reactions involving alcohols, ketones, carboxylic acids, aromatic compounds, and their derivatives. Multistep syntheses are also introduced. Prereqs., CHEM 3321 or 3361 and CHEM 3341 (min. grade C-). Prereq. or coreq., CHEM 3331 or 3371.
CHEM 4011-3. Modern Inorganic Chemistry. Lect. Required course for chemistry majors. Introduces modern inorganic chemistry for undergraduates. Includes atomic structure, chemical periodicity, structure and bonding in molecules and crystals, reaction mechanisms, chemistry of selected main group and transition elements, and emphasis on catalyst, materials, bioinorganic, and organometallic systems. Prereq. or coreq., CHEM 4431, 4521, or 4531 (min. grade C-).
CHEM 4021-3. Inorganic Laboratory. One lect. and two 3-hour labs per week. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern inorganic chemistry. Includes syntheses and spectroscopic characterizations of transition metal and main group compounds, experience in manipulation of air sensitive compounds, and techniques involving unusual conditions of pressure or temperature. Prereq., CHEM 4011 (min. grade C-).
CHEM 4171-3. Instrumental Analysis. Lect. Theory and practice of instrumental methods of chemical analysis including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and electrochemistry. Prereqs., CHEM 3331 or 3371 (min. grade C-).
CHEM 4181-3. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory with Environmental Emphasis. One lect. and six hours of lab per week. Instruction and experience in using instrumental methods of analysis to address problems in chemistry, biochemistry, industrial chemistry, and environmental chemistry. Prereq., CHEM 4171 (min. grade C-).
CHEM 4411-3. Physical Chemistry with Biochemistry Applications 1. Lect. Introduces thermodynamics and kinetics, emphasizing macromolecule and biochemical applications. Includes thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibriums, solution chemistry, transport properties, multiple site binding phenomena, and the rates of chemical and biochemical reactions. Alternative to CHEM 4511. Designed for biochemistry and biology majors. Prereqs., CHEM 3311 or 3351, PHYS 1110 or 2010, MATH 2400 or APPM 2350 (min. grade C-), or instructor consent. Prereq. or coreq., PHYS 1120 or 2020. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 4511. Same as CHEM 5411.
CHEM 4431-3. Physical Chemistry with Biochemistry Applications 2. Lect. Principles of physical chemistry (second semester) for students in the biological sciences. Topics include quantum mechanics, chemical bonds, principles of spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, and transport processes with application to biological systems. Mathematical background (integral and differential calculus including partial differentiation) required. Prereq., grade of C- or higher in CHEM 4411 or 4511, and MATH 2400 or APPM 2350, and PHYS 1120 or 2020, or instructor consent. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 4531. Same as CHEM 5431.
CHEM 4511-3. Physical Chemistry 1. Lect. Chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Includes study of laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, entropy, free energy, chemical potential, chemical equilibriums, and the rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Prereqs., CHEM 3311 or 3351, MATH 2400 or APPM 2350, and PHYS 1110 (all min. grade C-) or instructor consent. Prereq. or coreq., PHYS 1120. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 4411/5411.
CHEM 4521-3. Physical Chemistry for Engineers. Covers kinetic theory of gases; chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry; chemical kinetics; quantum mechanics and atomic structure; chemical bonding; spectroscopy; statistical mechanics; the solid state; the liquid state; and surface chemistry. Prereq., CHEN 1211 and CHEM 1221, CHEM 1133/1134 (formerly 1111) and 1113/1134 (formerly 1131), or 1371, MATH 2400 or APPM 2350, and PHYS 1110 (min. grade C- required in all) or instructor consent. Prereq. or coreq., PHYS 1120.
CHEM 4531-3. Physical Chemistry 2. Lect. Introduces the quantum theory of atoms, molecules and chemical bonding, and statistical thermodynamics. Includes principles of quantum mechanics and their application to atomic structure, molecular spectroscopy, symmetry properties, and the determination of molecular structure. Also includes principles of statistical mechanics and their applications to properties of gases, liquids, and solids. Prereqs., CHEM 4511 or 4411, and PHYS 1120 or 2020, and MATH 2400 or APPM 2350 (min. grade C- required in all). Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 4431 or 5431.
CHEM 4541-2. Physical Chemistry Laboratory for Engineers. One lect. and one 3-hour lab per week. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern physical chemistry. Experiments are chosen to illustrate the principles of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, and spectroscopy discussed in CHEM 4521. Prereq. or coreq., CHEM 4521 or 4531.
CHEM 4581-1. Physical Chemistry Lab 1. One 3-hour lab per week. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern physical chemistry. Experiments illustrate the fundamental principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Illustrates the material discussed in CHEM 4511. Prereq. or coreq., CHEM 4411 or 4511 (min. grade C-) or instructor consent. Restricted to CHEM and BCHM majors. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 4561.
CHEM 4591-2. Physical Chemistry Lab 2. One lect. and one 3-hour laboratory every two weeks. A continuation of CHEM 4581, but may be taken concurrently with CHEM 4531 or CHEM 4431. Experiments illustrate the principles of quantum chemistry and spectroscopy discussed in CHEM 4531. Prereq., CHEM 4411 or 4511 and 4581 (min. grade C- in all) or instructor consent. Prereq. or coreq., CHEM 4431 or 4531. Restricted to CHEM and BCHM majors. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 4561.
CHEM 4611-3. Survey of Biochemistry. One-semester survey of the main themes of modern biochemistry: biomolecular structure/function, metabolism, biosynthesis, DNA from genome to proteome, and cellular signaling. For biology and engineering majors and others wanting a survey of biochemistry. Prereq., one semester of organic chemistry (CHEM 3311, 3351, or equivalent; min. grade C-).
CHEM 4621-3. Genome Databases: Mining and Management. Develops essential skills for performing genomic analyses, with focus on developing practical research tools. Introduces human genome and microbiome projects, Python/SQL scripting, accessing and understanding genomic data, sequence alignment and search, evolutionary models, expression data, biological networks, and macromolecular structure. Prereqs., MCDB 3500, CSCI 3104, or CHEM 4711; coreq., CSCI 2270. Same as CHEM 5621. Credit not granted for this course and CSCI 4317 or MCDB 4621.
CHEM 4711-3. General Biochemistry 1. Lect. Topics include structure, conformation, and properties of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and membranes; enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and regulation; intermediary metabolism; energetics and metabolic control; electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation. Prereq., CHEM 3331 or 3371 (min. grade C-). Same as CHEM 5711.
CHEM 4731-3. General Biochemistry 2. Lect. Continuation of CHEM 4711. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids; photosynthesis; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA, RNA, and proteins; biochemistry of subcellular systems; and special topics. Prereq., CHEM 4711 (min. grade C-). Same as CHEM 5731.
CHEM 4751-3. Current Topics in Biochemical Research. Covers current topics in modern biochemical research through lectures, reading recent research articles, critical thinking, and class discussion. Topics include protein and nucleic acid structure and function, biomolecular interactions, enzyme function, and cellular signaling and regulation. Prereqs., CHEM 4711 and 4731 (min. grade C-) or instructor consent. Same as CHEM 5751.
CHEM 4761-4. Biochemistry Laboratory. Two 5-hour periods per week. The first hour of each period is lecture, the remainder is laboratory. Introduction to modern biochemical techniques. Topics include enzymology, spectrophotometry, electrophoresis affinity chromatography, radioisotopes, recombinant DNA, and molecular cloning. Prereq., CHEM 4711 (min. grade of C-). Recommended prereq., CHEM 4731 or MCDB 3500. Restricted to CHEM or BIOCHEM majors.
CHEM 4791-3. Bioorganic Chemistry in Biotechnology. Explores examples of antibodies, peptides, proteins, RNA, DNA, carbohydrates and lipids. The course uses the primary literature and requires student participation. Prereq., undergraduate or graduate biochemistry and two semesters of organic chemistry. Recommended prereq., undergraduate molecular biology. Same as CHEM 5791.
CHEM 4901 (1-6). Independent Study in Chemistry and Biochemistry. For undergraduate study. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 5011-3. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 1. Lect. Inorganic chemistry based on principles of bonding, structure, reaction mechanisms, and modern synthetic methods. Chemistry and general properties of representative and transition elements and their compounds. Prereqs., CHEM 4011 and 4531, or graduate standing.
CHEM 5061-3. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2. Lectures in physical inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on topics for understanding modern solar energy conversion to electricity and fuels. Includes a description of bonding and properties of coordination compounds in terms of the ligand field and molecular orbital theories. The primary research literature will be used to motivate exploration of relevant themes including spectroscopy, electron transfer, energy transfer, bioenergetic conversion, and small-molecule activation. Prereqs., CHEM 4011 and graduate standing.
CHEM 5151-3. Atmospheric Chemistry. Lect. Basic kinetics and photochemistry of atmospheric species. Stratospheric chemistry with emphasis on processes controlling ozone abundance. Tropospheric chemistry focusing on photochemical smog, acid deposition, oxidative capacity of the atmosphere, and global climate change. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. Same as ATOC 5151.
CHEM 5161-3. Analytical Spectroscopy. Lect. Special topics in spectrochemical analysis, including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, laser analytical methods, electron spectroscopy, surface analytical methods, and their applications to environmental, atmospheric, and bioanalytical problems. Prereq., undergraduate physical chemistry or instructor consent.
CHEM 5171-3. Electroanalytical Chemistry. Lect. Establishes a background for understanding electrochemical systems through a review of the relevant thermodynamic, kinetic, and electronic principles. Compares classical and modern electrochemical methods of analysis. Several special topics are discussed in depth. Prereq., undergraduate physical chemistry or instructor consent.
CHEM 5181-3. Mass Spectrometry and Chromatography. Mass spectrometry, including instrumentation, ionization techniques, and interpretation of mass spectra. Analytical separation processes, with special reference to the theory and practice of liquid and gas chromatography. Combined techniques (e.g., GC-MS), and applications. Prereq., undergraduate physical chemistry or instructor consent.
CHEM 5201-3. Atmospheric Aerosol Discussions. Discusses recent literature concerning atmospheric aerosols and their role in atmospheric problems, including global ozone depletion, air quality, regional haze, acid rain, and global climate change. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., CHEM/ATOC 5151. Restricted to graduate students.
CHEM 5311-3. Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Lect. Surveys synthetic transformations emphasizing important functional group transformations and carbon-carbon, bond-forming reactions. Required of all organic chemistry graduate students. Prereq., one year of organic chemistry.
CHEM 5321-3. Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry. Lect. Modern concepts of physical organic chemistry and their use in interpreting data in terms of mechanisms of organic reactions and reactivities of organic compounds. Required of all organic chemistry graduate students. Prereqs., one year of organic chemistry and one year of physical chemistry.
CHEM 5331 (2-3). Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques in Organic Chemistry. Lect. Advanced spectroscopic techniques for structure and determination in organic chemistry. Emphasizes proton and carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy. Prereqs., one year of organic chemistry and one year of physical chemistry.
CHEM 5341-3. Chemical Biology and Drug Design. Develop knowledge base and skills in the interdisciplinary field of chemical biology, including aspects of chemistry and biology, and integrating both with respect to hierarchical levels of structure (atomic, molecular, cellular). Students will receive training that helps to develop their careers in biotech, pharmaceutical, and other research-oriented industries as well as in academia. Prereqs., introductory organic chemistry and general biochemistry.
CHEM 5411-3. Physical Chemistry with Biochemistry Applications 1. Lect. Introduces thermodynamics and kinetics, emphasizing macromolecules and biochemical applications. Intended for biology graduate students. Not open to students in chemistry or other physical sciences. Prereqs., three semesters of calculus, one year of physics, and instructor consent or graduate standing. Same as CHEM 4411. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 4411 or CHEM 4511.
CHEM 5431-3. Physical Chemistry with Biochemistry Applications 2. Lect. Principles of physical chemistry (second semester) for graduate students in biology. Not open to students of chemistry or the physical sciences. Prereqs., graduate standing and CHEM 5411, or instructor consent. Credit not granted for this course and CHEM 4531. Same as CHEM 4531.
CHEM 5531-3. Statistical Mechanics. Lect. Fundamental concepts of quantum and classical statistical mechanics. Applications to properties of gases, liquids, solids, spin, and polymer systems. Reaction, fluctuation, nucleation, and relaxation phenomena. Prereq., undergraduate physical chemistry.
CHEM 5541-3. Chemical Dynamics. Lect. Discussion of mechanism and rate of chemical reactions from a fundamental point of view. Discusses nature of collision and develops concepts of cross section and rate constant. Theories of elementary bimolecular and decay processes are critically examined. Prereq., undergraduate physical chemistry.
CHEM 5561-3. Methods of Molecular Biophysics. Discusses techniques used to determine structure, function, and dynamics of macromolecules, including optical spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, diffraction, and electron microscopy. Approved for credit toward molecular biophysics certificate. Prereq., one year physical chemistry or quantum mechanics with graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 5571-3. Surface Science. Lect. Principles of surface science with emphasis on fundamental surface phenomena, surface techniques, and surface chemistry. Basic description of surfaces, adsorbate-surface interactions, surface kinetics, and methods of surface analysis. Surface science of interactions, surface kinetics, and methods of surface analysis. Surface science of heterogeneous catalysis, semiconductor processing, and environmental interfaces. Prereqs., undergraduate physical chemistry and graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 5581-3. Introductory Quantum Chemistry. Lect. Basic principles and techniques of quantum mechanics with applications to questions of chemical interest. Quantum dynamics of atoms, molecules, and spin; electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Prereqs., two semesters of physical chemistry and graduate standing, or instructor consent.
CHEM 5591-3. Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy. Lect. Rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra of molecules, and their interpretation in terms of the quantum theory of molecular structure. Prereqs., two semesters of physical chemistry and graduate standing, or instructor consent.
CHEM 5621-3. Genome Databases: Mining and Management. Same as CHEM 4621. Credit not granted for this course and CSCI 5317 or MCDB 5621.
CHEM 5661-3. Advances in Molecular Biophysics. Discuss recent literature concerning biophysical studies of macromolecular structure and mechanism, including DNA, RNA, proteins, and their interactions. Approved for credit toward Molecular Biophysics Certificate. Prereqs., one year of physical chemistry or quantum mechanics, one year of biology, graduate standing, or instructor consent.
CHEM 5711-3. General Biochemistry 1. Lect. Same lectures as CHEM 4711. Course work includes library studies and preparation of special reports. Not open to undergraduates. Prereq., one year of organic chemistry and graduate standing.
CHEM 5731-3. General Biochemistry 2. Lect. Same lectures as CHEM 4731. Course work includes library studies and report preparations. Not open to undergraduates. Prereqs., CHEM 5711 and graduate standing, or instructor consent.
CHEM 5751-3. Current Topics in Biochemical Research. Prereq., instructor consent required. Same as CHEM 4751.
CHEM 5771-5. Advanced General Biochemistry 1. Lect. In-depth analysis of DNA structure and replication, RNA synthesis and processing, protein synthesis, enzyme function and mechanism, protein structure, protein dynamics, and physical chemistry of macromolecules. Intended as a comprehensive treatment of areas central to modern biochemistry for entering graduate students. Prereq., CHEM 4731 or equivalent, and graduate standing, or instructor consent.
CHEM 5776-1. Scientific Ethics and Responsible Conduct in Research. Lect. Advanced discussion of topics in scientific ethics, including requirements for responsible conduct of research, case histories of fraud, research misconduct, ethical misconduct, and development of professional values and ethical standards. Prereqs., CHEM 5771 or MCDB 5210 taken concurrently, and instructor consent. Same as MCDB 5776.
CHEM 5781-5. Advanced General Biochemistry 2. Lect. Detailed consideration of contemporary topics in biochemistry, including protein structure (primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary), methods of structure determination and prediction, protein folding (kinetics, thermodynamics, denaturation, and renaturation), and protein dynamics (internal motions and methods of analysis). Prereq., CHEM 5771 or instructor consent.
CHEM 5791-3. Bioorganic Chemistry in Biotechnology. Same as CHEM 4791.
CHEM 5801-3. Advanced Signal Transduction and Cell Cycle Regulation. Lect. Advanced discussion of current research and literature in signal transduction, including ligands, receptors, and intracellular signaling pathways, as well as control on transcription, chromatin structure, DNA replication, mitosis, and cell cycle progression. Recommended prereqs., CHEM 5771 and 5781, MCDB 5210 or MCDB 5220, and graduate standing.
CHEM 5811-3. Advanced Methods in Protein Sequencing and Analysis. Lect. Advanced discussion of current methods in protein sequencing, sequence analysis, and posttranslational modifications, emphasizing techniques of mass spectrometry, use of protein databases, sequence alignment and motifs, structure prediction, and modeling of signaling pathways. Prereq., instructor consent. Recommended prereqs., CHEM 5771, CHEM 5781, MCDB 5210, and graduate standing.
CHEM 5821-1. Special Topics in Signaling and Cell Regulation. Lect. Reviews and evaluates literature on subjects of current interest in signal transduction transcription, cell cycle progression, and cell regulation. Primarily for graduate level presentation of special topics by students, faculty, and research staff. May be repeated up to 5 total credit hours. Prereqs., graduate standing and instructor consent.
CHEM 6001-1. Seminar: Inorganic Chemistry. Student, faculty, and guest presentations and discussions of current research in inorganic chemistry and related topics (transition element and main group element compound properties, inorganic compound in biological, industrial, and materials applications). Required of all inorganic chemistry graduate students. Credit deferred until presentation of satisfactory seminar. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6021 (1-3). Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry. Lect. Subjects of current interest in inorganic chemistry. Primarily used for graduate-level presentations of special topics by visiting and resident faculty. Variable class schedule. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6031-3. Special Topics in NanoScience. Introduces the synthesis, physical properties, and applications of nanometer-scale materials and devices. Includes synthesis of metal and semiconductor nanoparticles and nanowires, optical and electronic properties of nanoscale systems, and applications in biotechnology and energy. Prereqs., CHEM 1111, 1131, and 4431 or 4521 or 4511.
CHEM 6101-1. Seminar: Analytical Chemistry. Student, faculty, and guest presentations and discussions of current research in analytical chemistry. Required of all analytical chemistry graduate students. Credit deferred until presentation of satisfactory seminar. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6111 (1-3). Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry. Lect. Subjects of current interest in analytical chemistry. Used for graduate-level presentations of special topics by visiting and resident faculty. Variable class schedule. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6301 (1-3). Seminar in Organic Chemistry. Discussions principally concerned with recent literature in organic chemistry. Required of all organic chemistry graduate students. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6311 (1-3). Special Topics in Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Lect. Selected topics in synthetic organic chemistry, encompassing both methods and/or total synthesis of complex molecules. Prereqs., CHEM 5311 and graduate standing, or instructor consent.
CHEM 6321 (1-3). Special Topics in Physical Organic Chemistry. Lect. Selected topics in physical organic chemistry, which may include photochemistry, carbene chemistry, free radical chemistry, molecular orbital methods, organic materials, or gas phase ion chemistry. Prereq., CHEM 5321 and graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6401 (1-3). Seminar: Physical Chemistry. Student, faculty, and guest presentations of current research in physical chemistry. Discussion of research topics related to the subject of weekly physical chemistry/chemical physics seminar and appropriate journal articles. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6411 (1-3). Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry. Lect. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6601-1. Biochemistry Seminar. Required of all biochemistry graduate students. Credit is deferred until presentation of satisfactory seminar. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6621-1. Special Topics in RNA. Reviews and evaluates recent scientific literature in the field of RNA chemistry and biology, including topics in structure, catalysis, bioinformatic approaches, and control of gene expression. Primarily for graduate level presentation of special topics by students and research staff. May be repeated up to 5 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. Same as MCDB 6621.
CHEM 6711-3. Advanced Topics in Biochemistry. Detailed study of current literature relative to one main topic is undertaken each semester. Topics covered on a rotating basis include enzyme kinetics and mechanisms; lipids and lipoproteins; chemistry and enzymology of nucleic acids; biochemistry of nucleic acids in eukaryotic cells; and protein chemistry. Presentations include faculty lectures and student reports. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereqs., one year of biochemistry courses, graduate standing, and instructor consent.
CHEM 6731-3. Advanced Topics in Biochemistry. Detailed study of current literature relative to one main topic is undertaken each semester. Topics covered on a rotating basis include enzyme kinetics and mechanisms; lipids and lipoproteins; chemistry and enzymology of nucleic acids; biochemistry of nucleic acids in eukaryotic cells; and protein chemistry. Presentations include faculty lectures and student reports. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereqs., one year of biochemistry courses, graduate standing, and instructor consent.
CHEM 6801-0. Departmental Research Seminar. Lectures by visiting scientists and occasionally by staff members and graduate students on topics of current research. Meets once a week. Required for all graduate students in chemistry. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6901 (1-6). Special Topics in Chemistry. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 6941-3. Master’s Candidate.
CHEM 6951 (1-6). Master’s Thesis.
CHEM 7021-2. Seminar: Structural Inorganic Chemistry. Current research in the area of structural inorganic chemistry. Concerns topics related to electronic and molecular structure of transition metal complexes. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7101-2. Seminar: Chromatography and Trace Analysis. Student and faculty discussions and reports on research advances in chromatography, trace analysis, and environmental chemistry. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7111-2. Seminar: Electrochemistry. Student and faculty discussions and reports on research advances in electrochemistry. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7131-1. Seminar in Atmospheric Aerosol Chemistry. Discusses advances in atmospheric aerosol chemistry, with emphasis on new methods for analysis and their application to laboratory and field studies. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent. Recommended prereqs., CHEM 5151, 5181.
CHEM 7141-1. Seminar: Spectroscopy at Dielectric Interfaces. Focuses on current research results and relevant literature in the areas of Raman spectroscopy, interfacial reactions/interactions, fluorescence spectroscopy, and photoacoustic spectroscopy. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7161-1. Seminar: Heterogeneous Atmospheric Chemistry. Topics in atmospheric chemistry emphasizing the structure and reactivity of atmospheric particulates. Presentations on current research and critical evaluations of recent literature. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7211-1. Seminar: Topics in Synthetic Methodology and Natural Product Synthesis. Discussion of contemporary synthetic organic chemistry with a focus on new methodology and total synthesis of natural products.
CHEM 7221-1. Seminar: Photochemistry and Free Radical Chemistry. Current research in areas of organic free radical chemistry, photochemistry, and related topics are presented and discussed. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7231-1. Seminar: Reactive Intermediates. Application of contemporary ideas of chemical physics to organic molecules. Special attention to structures and bonding in organic ions and radicals. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7241-1. Seminar: Synthetic Organic Chemistry. Series of seminars on directed total synthesis. Emphasizes modern synthetic methodology and applications to total synthesis of natural products. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7251-1. Selected Topics in Chemical Genetics. Discusses the brief history of the emerging field of chemical genetics, and focuses on the recent development of concepts, techniques, applications, and its impact on both science and human health. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 7271-1. Seminar: Picosecond Dynamics of Reactions. Includes development and application of picosecond laser spectroscopy to organic and organometallic reactions. Emphasizes relationship between current theoretical developments and experiments. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7281-1. Seminar: Molecular Self-Assembly. Discusses current topics and recent advances in molecular self-assembly, with emphasis on new liquid crystal designs and applications. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 7291-1. Seminar: Physical Organic Chemistry. Modern experimental techniques and theoretical models in physical organic chemistry are discussed in relation to the development of new materials, such as molecular size tinkertoys to the development of novel photochemical systems and their spectroscopies. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7301-1. Seminar: Synthetic and Mechanistic Chemistry. Discusses particularly the synthesis of complex organic molecules and the mechanism of reagents used in organic synthesis. Includes a study of transition metal mediated organic reactions. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7311-1. Selected Topics in Organic Materials. Current research in the area of organic/materials chemistry. Concerns topics related to organic materials synthesis, carbon nanotube functionalization, artificial photosynthesis, gas storage and catalysis. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 7401-1. Seminar in Photochemical Reaction Control. Discusses progress towards control of molecular reactivity using light, including synthetic methods for creating control subjects. Emphasizes new methods to achieve coherent control. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 7421-2. Seminar: Negative Ion Chemistry. Chemistry of negative ions; experimental methods and designs; laser spectroscopy of ions; theoretical methods; reactive dynamics of ions in the gas phase. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7431-1. Seminar: Topics in Theoretical Chemical Physics. Seminars presented on a variety of topics in theoretical chemical physics. Molecular collisions and unimolecular dynamics predominantly featured. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7441-2. Research Seminar: Theoretical Chemistry. Studies theoretical description of molecular dynamics as related to rate processes. Focuses on chemical reactions in liquids, absorption-desorption on surfaces, nucleation reactions, and energy flow in molecules. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7461-1. Seminar: Gas Phase Ion Chemistry. Studies gas phase ion chemistry relevant to thermochemical measurements and atmospheric, interstellar, and biomedical applications.
CHEM 7471-1. Seminar in Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Proteins. Discusses advances and developments in biomolecular dynamics, and considers the connection of protein dynamics with function. Emphasizes experimental studies via ultrafast laser spectroscopy. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 7481-2. Seminar: Molecular Spectroscopy and Photochemistry. Discussion and presentation of current research in spectroscopy and photochemistry of organic as well as organometallic systems. Reviews state of the art techniques available for the theoretical and experimental characterization of excited states. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7491-1. Seminar: Molecular Vibrational Dynamics. Topics pertaining to vibrational dynamics of small molecules are discussed, with particular emphasis upon IR laser spectroscopy, van der Waals’ clusters, vibrationally induced dipole moments, and predissociation. Discussion of current research and recently published literature. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7501-1. Seminar: Theoretical Molecular Dynamics. Variety of topics in theoretical chemical physics, emphasizing dynamics of molecules in dissipative environments or in radiation fields. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7511-1. Seminar: Reaction Dynamics in Condensed Phases. Studies elementary steps in chemical reactions and their observation by ultrafast spectroscopy. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7521-1. Seminar: Atmospheric Kinetics and Photochemistry. Discusses laboratory studies of degradation mechanisms. Applies these studies to atmospheric phenomena such as global warming and stratospheric ozone loss. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereqs., instructor consent.
CHEM 7531-1. Seminar: Surface Chemistry. Topics in surface science with focus on materials processing and environmental interfaces. Emphasizes kinetic phenomena important in semiconductor fabrication and heterogeneous chemistry on environmental surfaces such as ice and silica. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7551-1. Selected Topics in Ion Spectroscopy. Treats current topics in the spectrocscopy of ions. Seminar lectures are given by graduate students on their research and on literature topics, and the results of both in-house and external research groups are studied. Additionally, ideas for interesting directions of research and new experiments are proposed and discussed. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 7601-2. Seminar: Nucleic Acid Chemistry. Topics in various aspects of current research; emphasizes student readings and presentations. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7611-1. Seminar: Structures and Dynamics of Biopolymers in Solution. Discussion of experimental and theoretical approaches for probing structures and dynamics of proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids; and computations in molecular dynamics simulation, modeling, and geometry. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7621-1. Seminar: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Signal Transduction. Discusses and reviews the current literature and experimental results in signal transduction, cell cycle and tumor suppressor gene regulation. Emphasizes the understandings of molecular and biochemical mechanisms of the origin of human tumor cells. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 7651-2. Seminar: Environmental Biochemistry. Topics in various aspects of current biochemical and environmental research. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7661-1. Structure/Function of Human Mediator Transcription Complexes. Study of the mechanisms of eukaryotic gene expression with an emphasis on the structure and function of human mediator transcription complexes. Restricted to graduate students or instructor consent.
CHEM 7671-1. Seminar: Topics in Designing Probes for Signaling Reactions. Discussion of advances and developments in biomolecular dynamics, with emphasis on experimental studies via ultrafast laser spectroscopy. The connection of protein dynamics with function will also be considered. Restricted to graduate students or instructor consent required.
CHEM 7691-1. Seminar: Protein Dynamics and the Mechanism of Sensory Proteins. Discusses recent results and current literature in the areas of the mechanism of sensory proteins, internal motions of proteins, and protein folding. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7701-1. Seminar: Enzyme Mechanisms and Kinetics. Studies experimental approaches to understand the mechanisms of enzymic catalysis. Techniques include steady-state and pre-steady-state kinetics, isotope trapping and partitioning, inhibition by substrate analogues, and covalent modification of proteins. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7711-1. RNA Mediated Inorganic and Organic Reactions. Discussion of advances and developments in biomolecular dynamics, with emphasis on experimental studies via ultrafast laser spectroscopy. The connection of protein dynamics with function will also be considered. Restricted to graduate students or instructor consent required.
CHEM 7741-1. Seminar: Signal Transduction and Protein Phosphorylation. Devoted to experimental methods for understanding mechanisms of signal transduction in mammalian cells through pathways involving regulation of protein phosphorylation. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7751-1. Seminar: Protein Structure and Folding. Studies structure and folding of proteins and protein complexes using biophysical methods, including nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), circular dichroism, and fluorescence spectroscopies. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7761-1. Seminar: Eukaryotic Transcriptional Regulation. Studies the regulation of transcription by RNA Polymerase II from human promoters. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., instructor consent.
CHEM 7781-1. Seminar: Topics in Structural Biology. Discussion of advances and developments in structural biology with emphasis on new methods for protein expression, purification and crystallization; and structure solution implementation. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 7791-1. Seminar: Topics in Ribonucleoprotein Assemblies. Studies aspects of the biochemical and structural analysis of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and its interactions with proteins and assemblies into functional ribonucleoprotein (RNP) enzymes. Techniques focus on x-ray crystallography, spectroscopic methods, and biochemical probing. Prereq., graduate standing or instructor consent.
CHEM 8991 (1-10). Doctoral Dissertation. All doctoral students must register for 30 hours of dissertation credit as part of the requirements for the degree. For a detailed discussion of doctoral dissertation credit, refer to the Graduate School section.
