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CHEM 1011. General Principles of Chemistry.
(4.0 cr; QP-For students not passing placement exam; high school chemistry or equiv, two yrs high school math; high school physics recommended; SP-For students not passing placement exam; high school chemistry or equiv, two yrs high school math; high school physics recommended)
Introduction to chemistry, including elementary organic chemistry. Matter and energy, atoms, compounds, solutions, chemical reactions, mole and chemical calculations, gases, liquids, solids, chemical bonding, atomic and molecular structure, acids, bases, equilibria. Problem solving emphasized. Physical and chemical properties of hydrocarbons and organic compounds containing halogens, nitrogen, or oxygen.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 1021. Chemical Principles I.
(4.0 cr; QP-Primarily for science or engineering majors; 1001 or passing placement exam; SP-Primarily for science or engineering majors; 1011 or passing placement exam)
Atomic theory; periodic properties of elements; thermochemistry; reaction stoichiometry; behavior of gases, liquids, and solids; molecular and ionic structure and bonding; organic chemistry and polymers; energy sources and environmental issues related to energy use.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 1022. Chemical Principles II.
(4.0 cr; QP-1051 or equiv; SP-1021 or equiv)
Chemical kinetics; radioactive decay; chemical equilibrium; solutions; acids and bases; solubility; second law of thermodynamics; electrochemistry and corrosion; descriptive chemistry of the elements; coordination chemistry; biochemistry; applications of chemical principles to environmental problems.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 1031H. Honors Chemistry I.
(4.0 cr; QP-[IT honors stu or permission from IT honors office], [1001 or placement exam]; SP-IT honors student or [@, permission from IT honors office]; A-F only)
Advanced introduction to atomic theory. Periodic properties of elements. Behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. Molecular/ionic structure, bonding. Aspects of organic chemistry, spectroscopy, and polymers. Energy sources, environmental issues. Mathematically demanding quantitative problems. Writing for scientific journals. Lecture, lab.
Effective: Fall 2000

CHEM 1032. Honors Chemistry II.
(4.0 cr; QP-[IT honors student or consent of IT honors office], [1051H or equiv or placement exam]; SP-[1031 or equiv], [IT honors student or consent of IT honors office]; A-F only)
Advanced introduction. Chemical kinetics/reaction mechanisms, chemical/physical equilibria, acids/bases, entropy/second law of thermodynamics, electrochemistry/corrosion; descriptive chemistry of the elements; coordination chemistry; biochemistry; applications of chemical principles to environmental problems. Lab emphasizes writing for scientific journals.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 2094. Directed Research.
(1.0-3.0 cr; QP-#; SP-#)
Learning experience in areas not covered by regular courses. Individually arranged with faculty member.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 2101. Introductory Analytical Chemistry Lecture.
(3.0 cr; QP-1052, 3301; SP-1022 or equiv, &2301)
Primarily for chemistry majors. Methods and concepts of measurement by chemical and instrumental analysis, including titrimetry, quantitative spectrophotometric analysis, chromatographic separations, and equilibrium and rate methods.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 2111. Introductory Analytical Chemistry Lab.
(2.0 cr; QP-5130; SP-2101 or &2101)
Lab for 2101. High precision methods, acidimetry and complexometry, single and multicomponent analysis by spectrophotometry, analysis of mixtures by ion exchange and gas chromatography, enzymatic and rate methods.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 2301. Organic Chemistry I.
(3.0 cr; QP-1052 or equiv; SP-1022 or equiv)
Important classes of organic compounds, their constitutions, configurations, and conformations and reactions; relationships between molecular structure and chemical reactivity/properties; spectroscopic characterization of organic molecules.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 2302. Organic Chemistry II.
(3.0 cr; QP-3301; SP-2301)
Reactions, synthesis, and spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds, organic polymers, and biologically important classes of organic compounds such as lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 2311. Organic Lab.
(4.0 cr; QP-3302; SP-2302 or &2302)
Lab techniques in synthesis, purification, and characterization of typical organic compounds.
Effective: Spring 2001

CHEM 2312. Honors Organic Lab.
(5.0 cr; QP-3301, Chem, [ChemE or BioC major]; SP-[2301 or &2301], [Chem or ChemE or BioC] major, #; A-F only)
Honors organic chemistry lab.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 2910. Special Topics in Chemistry.
(1.0 cr; QP-1 qtr 1xxx chemistry or #; SP-1 sem 1xxx chemistry or #; S-N only)
Topics in chemistry. Opportunities and current research.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 2920. Special Topics In Chemistry.
(1.0 cr; QP-1 qtr 1xxx chemistry or #; SP-1 sem 1xxx chemistry or #; S-N only)
Topics in chemistry. Opportunities and current research.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 3001. Chemical Literature and Information Retrieval.
(1.0 cr; QP-3302; SP-2302 or &2302 or #; S-N only)
Forms of chemical literature, relationships among them. Major information sources in chemistry. Basic search techniques for print/electronic sources, choosing sources most appropriate for various information needs.
Effective: Spring 2001

CHEM 3501. Physical Chemistry I.
(3.0 cr; QP-1052, Math 3251, Phys 1253; SP-[1022 or 1032H], [Math 2263 or Math 2374], [Phys 1302 or Phys 1402V])
Physical chemistry as it relates to macroscopic descriptions of chemical systems. Chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria. Phenomenological reaction kinetics. Kinetic theory of gases. Collision theory of reaction rates. Thermodynamic vs kinetic control of chemical reactions.
Effective: Fall 2000

CHEM 3502. Physical Chemistry II.
(3.0 cr; QP-1052, Math 3251, Phys 1253; SP-One yr college chemistry, one yr college physics, one yr college calculus)
Introduction to microscopic descriptions of chemical systems. Elementary quantum theory. Applications to atomic and molecular structure. Molecular spectroscopy. Quantum statistical mechanics. Statistical theories of reaction rates.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 4094W. Directed Research.
(1.0-5.0 cr; QP-Any 5xxx chem course, #; SP-Any 3xxx or 4xxx chem course, #)
Learning experience in areas not covered by regular courses. Individually arranged with faculty member.
Effective: Fall 2000

CHEM 4101. Intermediate Analytical Chemistry Lecture.
(3.0 cr; QP-5130, 5131, [5501 or 5534]; SP-2101, 2111, 3501; A-F only)
Basic electronic, optical, computer technologies employed in design of chemical instrumentation. Advanced topics in spectroscopy (e.g., FT-nmr, FT-IR, atomic absorption/emission). Electrochemistry. Mass spectrometry.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 4111W. Intermediate Analytical Chemistry Lab.
(2.0 cr; QP-5133, chemistry major; SP-4101, chemistry major; A-F only)
Instrumental techniques, including spectroscopic methods, electrochemical methods, and analysis based on separation. Emphasizes use of computers in data collection and reduction.
Effective: Fall 2000

CHEM 4121. Process Analytical Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-3302, 3306, 5501 or 5534, chemical engineering major; SP-2302, 2311, 3501, chemical engineering major; A-F only)
Strategies and techniques for analysis. Use of modern instruments, including spectrophotometry, chromatography and electrochemistry.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 4311W. Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab.
(2.0 cr; QP-3302, 3306; SP-2311)
Reactions, techniques, and instrumental methods in synthetic organic chemistry.
Effective: Fall 2000

CHEM 4501. Physical Chemistry I.
(3.0 cr; SP-Grad student, one yr college chemistry, one yr college physics, one yr college calculus, ?; A-F only)
Introduction to physical chemistry as it relates to macroscopic descriptions of chemical systems. Chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria. Phenomenological reaction kinetics. Kinetic theory of gases. Collision theory of reaction rates. Thermodynamic vs kinetic control of chemical reactions.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 4502. Physical Chemistry II.
(3.0 cr; SP-Grad student, one yr college chemistry, one yr college physics, one yr college calculus, ?; A-F only)
Introduction to microscopic descriptions of chemical systems. Elementary quantum theory. Applications to atomic/molecular structure. Molecular spectroscopy. Quantum statistical mechanics. Statistical theories of reaction rates.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 4511W. Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab.
(2.0 cr; QP-5501 or 5534, 5502 or 5533, chemistry major; SP-3501-3502, chemistry major)
Experiments illustrating principles and methods of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and quantum mechanics.
Effective: Fall 2000

CHEM 4701. Inorganic Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-5501 or 5534; SP-3501 or &3501 or 3502 or &3502)
Advanced introduction to inorganic chemistry. Periodic trends. Structure and bonding concepts in compounds where s and p electrons are important. Descriptive chemistry of solids and transition metal compounds. Emphasizes transition metal chemistry. Advanced topics in main group and materials chemistry.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 4711W. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab.
(2.0 cr; QP-5702, chem major; SP-4701, chem major; A-F only)
Lab experiments in inorganic/organometallic chemistry illustrating synthetic/spectroscopic techniques.
Effective: Fall 2000

CHEM 5011. Mechanisms of Chemical Reactions.
(3.0 cr; QP-3303 or equiv; SP-2302 or equiv)
Reaction mechanisms and methods of study. Mechanistic concepts. Gas phase reactions. "Electron pushing" mechanisms in organic and enzymatic reactions. Kinetic schemes and other strategies.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5021. Computational Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-Chem grad or #; SP-3502 or equiv)
Theoretical methods for study of molecular structure, bonding, and reactivity. Ab initio and semi-empirical calculations of molecular electronic structure. Theoretical determination of molecular electronic structure and spectra; relation to experimental techniques. Molecular mechanics. Structure determination for large systems. Molecular properties and reactivity. Computational tools. Critical assessment of methods and theoretical work in the literature. Lab.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5201. Materials Chemistry.
(4.0 cr; QP-[3301, [5501 or 5534]] or #; SP-3501 or equiv or #)
Crystal systems/unit cells, phase diagrams, defects/interfaces, optical/ dielectric properties, electrical/thermal conductivity, X-ray diffraction, thin film analysis, electronic structure, polarons/phonons, solid state chemistry, liquid/molecular crystals, polymers, magnetic/optical materials, porous materials, ceramics, piezoelectric materials, biomedical materials, catalysts.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5210. Materials Characterization.
(4.0 cr; QP-#; SP-Graduate student or #; A-F only)
Modern tools/techniques for both bulk- and thin-film characterization. Topics may include ion-solid interactions, Rutherford back scattering, secondary ion mass spectrometry, solid-state NMR, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, small-angle x-ray/neutron scattering, transmission/scanning electron/probe microscopy, near-field scanning optical microscopy, porosimetry, adsorption techniques, and ellipsometry.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5221. Introduction to Polymer Chemistry.
(4.0 cr; QP-[3302, 5502] or #; SP-=MatS 5221; [2302, 3501] or #)
Condensation, radical, ionic, emulsion, ring-opening, metal-catalyzed polymerizations. Chain conformation, solution thermodynamics, molecular weight characterization, physical properties.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5223W. Polymer Laboratory.
(2.0 cr; QP-5610 or #; SP-=MatS 5223; [5221 or 8211] or #)
Synthesis, characterization, and physical properties of polymers. Free radical, condensation, emulsion, anionic polymerization. Infrared spectroscopy/gel permeation chromatography. Viscoelasticity, rubber elasticity, crystallization.
Effective: Fall 2000

CHEM 5311. Chemistry of Industry.
(3.0 cr; QP-Chem sr or grad or #; SP-Chem sr or grad student or #)
Industrial and polymer chemistry technology. Relation of basic properties to industrial utility. Economics, social problems, industrial environment.
Effective: Spring 2000

CHEM 5321. Organic Synthesis.
(3.0 cr; QP-3302 or equiv; SP-2302 or equiv)
Fundamental concepts, reactions, reagents, structural/stereochemical issues, and mechanistic skills for organic chemistry.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5322. Advanced Organic Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-3302 or equiv; SP-2302 or equiv)
Topics vary, including natural products, heterocycles, asymmetric synthesis, organometallic chemistry, and polymer chemistry. (See instructor for details.)
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5352. Physical Organic Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-3302 or #; SP-2302 or #, 5011 or 8011)
Fundamental concepts and mechanistic tools for analysis of organic reaction mechanisms. Topics include solvation, reactive intermediates, gas phase chemistry, and photochemistry or strained-ring chemistry or both.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5361. Interpretation of Organic Spectra.
(3.0 cr; QP-3302 or equiv; SP-2302 or equiv)
Application of nuclear magnetic resonance, mass, ultraviolet, and infrared spectral analyses to organic structural problems.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5411. Bioorganic Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-3302 or equiv; SP-2302 or equiv)
Chemistry of amino acids, peptides, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Structure, nomenclature, synthesis, and reactivity. Techniques to characterize biomolecules.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5412. Enzyme Mechanisms.
(3.0 cr; QP-3302 or equiv; SP-2302 or equiv)
Enzyme classification with examples from current literature; strategies to decipher enzyme mechanisms; chemical approaches to control enzyme catalysis.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5413. Nucleic Acids.
(3.0 cr; QP-3302 or equiv; SP-2302 or equiv)
Chemistry and biology of nucleic acids. Structure, thermodynamics, reactivity, DNA repair, chemical oligonucleotide synthesis, antisense approaches, ribozymes, techniques for nucleic acid research, interactions with small molecules and proteins.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5715. Physical Inorganic Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-5702 or equiv, chem major or #; SP-4701 or equiv, chem major or #)
Physical methods (e.g., IR, UV-VIS, ESR, Mossbauer and mass spectroscopy, magnetic measurements, X-ray diffraction) and concepts applied to inorganic and organometallic systems.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5725. Organometallic Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-5702 or equiv, chem major or #; SP-4701 or equiv, chem major or #)
Synthesis, reactions, structures, and other properties of main group and transition metal organometallic compounds; electronic and structural theory, emphasizing their use as stoichiometric and homogeneous catalytic reagents in organic and inorganic systems.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5735. Bioinorganic Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-5702 or equiv, chem grad or #; SP-4701 or equiv, chem grad or #)
Role of metal ions in biology. Emphasizes structure, function, and spectroscopy of metalloproteins and their synthetic analogs.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5745. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.
(3.0 cr; QP-5702, chem major, #; SP-4701, chem major, #)
Topics in main group and transition metal chemistry. Emphasizes synthesis, structure, physical properties, and chemical reactivity.
Effective: Fall 1999

CHEM 5755. X-Ray Crystallography .
(4.0 cr; QP-Chem grad student or #; SP-Chem grad student or #; A-F only)
Essentials of crystallography as applied to modern, single crystal X-ray diffraction methods. Practical training in use of instrumentation in X-ray crystallography facility in Department of Chemistry. Date collection, correction/refinement, structure solutions, generation of publication materials, use of Cambridge Crystallographic Structure Database.
Effective: Spring 2000