CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (CHBC)
Dan J. Davis, Chair of the Department, 114 Chemistry Building, 575-4648
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS PULAY, SCHÄFER; DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR EMERITUS KURODA; UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS CORDES, HINTON, KOEPPE, MILLETT; UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS EMERITI FRY, SIEGEL; PROFESSORS BOBBITT, DAVIS, DURHAM, EWBANK, GEREN, JOHNSON, SEARS; PROFESSORS EMERITI ANDERSON, BLYHOLDER, HOWICK, MEYER, THOMA; ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS ALLISON, FRITSCH, PAUL, STITES; ASSISTANT PROFESSORS MCINTOSH, PRANATA, SAKON, TURNBULL; ADJUNCT PROFESSOR BECKER; ADJUNCT ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EDKINS
Requirements for a B.S. Degree with a Major in Chemistry: A minimum of 40 semester hours in chemistry including CHEM 1213/1211L, 1223/1221L, (or 1103/1101L, 1123/1121L), 2262, 2272, 3504, 3512L, 3514, 3703/3702L, 3713/3712L, 4123, 4213/4211L, 4723, and at least one additional advanced lecture course with 3514 as a prerequisite is required. On the basis of scores on the Freshman Chemistry Proficiency Examination, a student may be advised to enroll in CHEM 1123/1121L, and upon receiving a grade of "C" or better in these courses, will also receive credit for CHEM 1103/1101L. A minimum of 18 hours of science outside of chemistry and including mathematics through MATH 2574 and physics through PHYS 2073/2071L are required. These mathematics and physics courses are prerequisites for some advanced courses and should be scheduled early in the student's program. Some work in the biological sciences is recommended. This program meets the minimum requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society. Sample schedules may be obtained from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Prospective students should consult a departmental adviser.
Requirements for a B.S. degree with a Major in Chemistry, Biochemistry Option: A minimum of 40 semester hours in chemistry including CHEM 1213/1211L, 1223/1221L, (or 1103/1101L, 1123/1121L), 2262, 2272, 3504, 3514/3512L, 3703/3702L, 3713/3712L, 4853, and either 5813-5843 or 3813-4213/4211L or 3813-4123 or 3813-4723; MATH 2554, 2564 and 2574; PHYS 2053/2051L and 2073/2071L; and 11 hours from the biological sciences, at least 3 hours of which must be upper-level courses. The mathematics and physics courses are prerequisites for some advanced courses and should be scheduled early in the student's program.
Requirements for a B.A. Degree with a Major in Chemistry: Pre-medical students, prospective secondary school science teachers, and others who do not intend to pursue professional careers in chemistry may satisfy the requirements by completing CHEM 1213/1211L, 1223/1221L, (or 1103/1101L,1123/1121L), 2262, 2272, and 18 additional semester hours in chemistry to include 3703/3702L-3713/3712L or 3603/3601L-3613/3611L, and either CHEM 3453/3451L, or the combination CHEM 3504-3514-3512L and two additional lecture courses numbered above 3000. PHYS 2033/2031L and MATH 2554 or 2043 are prerequisites for CHEM 3453, and PHYS 2073/2071L and MATH 2574 are prerequisites for the alternate physical chemistry course sequence CHEM 3504-3514/3512L. These physics and mathematics prerequisite requirements are substantial, and these courses and their prerequisites should be scheduled early in the student's program. Sample schedules may be obtained from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Prospective students should consult a departmental adviser.
Requirements for a B.A. degree with a Major in Chemistry, Biochemistry Option: A minimum of 32 semester hours in chemistry including CHEM 1213/1211L, 1223/1221L, (or 1103/1101L, 1123/1121L), 2262, 2272, either 3453/3451L or 3504-3514-3512L, either 3603/3601L-3613/3611L or 3703/3702L-3713/3712L, 4853, and either 5813-5843 or 3813-4213/4211L or 3813-4123 or 3813-4723; MATH 2554 or 2043; PHYS 2013/2011L-2033/2031L or 2053/2051L-2073/2071L; and 11 hours from the biological sciences, at least 3 hours of which must be upper-level courses. The mathematics and physics courses are prerequisites for some advanced courses and should be scheduled early in the student's program.
Writing Requirement: Chemistry majors will satisfy the Fulbright College writing requirement by satisfactory completion of the formal research/analytical reports required in Physical Chemistry Laboratory, 3451L or 3512L.
Requirements for Departmental Honors in Chemistry: Students with good academic backgrounds and strong interests in research are encouraged to participate in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry honors program. Entrance into the program is normally during the sophomore year or the first semester of the junior year, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required. Entrance is initiated by consulting the faculty academic adviser who will help arrange conferences with potential faculty research project advisers. When there is agreement between the student and the adviser on a research project or area, an Honors Advisory Committee is set up to supervise the honors candidate's program. The heart of the program is the research project, but students are encouraged to broaden their experience beyond required courses within chemistry, the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the humanities. Participation in Honors Colloquia, honors sections of regular courses, and chemistry departmental and divisional seminars is especially recommended. All honors candidates enroll in the spring semester Honors Seminar (CHEM 4011H), and senior honors students must make at least one seminar presentation. All honors candidates will be required to complete and defend an honors thesis and take 12 hours (which may include 6 hours of thesis) in Honors Studies. The thesis is required in the spring semester of the senior year, followed by an oral presentation. On the basis of these written and oral reports and their evaluation of all aspects of the student's honor program, the candidate's Honors Advisory Committee will recommend whether or not the distinction "Chemistry or Biochemistry Scholar Cum Laude" should be awarded. Higher degree distinctions are recommended only in truly exceptional cases and are based upon the whole of the candidate's program of honors studies.
Requirements for a Minor in Chemistry: 18 hours of courses above the freshman level (1000) including CHEM 2262, 2272, 3603/3601L, 3613/3611L, 3453, and a 3-hour course at the junior/senior level.
A student must notify the Department of his or her intent to minor.
Chemistry (B.S.) Teacher Certification Requirements:
1. Complete Pre-Education (ASED) minor. (See page 203)
2. The following courses are specifically required for certification:10
HLSC 1002, Wellness Concepts, and PEAC 1621, Fitness Concepts, OR HLSC 1103, Personal Health & Safety
COMM 1313, Fundamentals of Communication
3. Earn a "C" or better in ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, ENGL 2003 (or ENGL 2013, or exemption by grades or test), COMM 1313, and MATH 1203 (or any higher mathematics course).
4. Chemistry majors are encouraged to certify in a second field.
Chemistry (B.A.) Teacher Certification Requirements:
1. Complete Pre-Education (ASED) minor. (See page 203)
2. The following courses are specifically required for certification:
HLSC 1002, Wellness Concepts, and PEAC 1621, Fitness Concepts,
OR HLSC 1103, Personal Health & Safety
3. Earn a "C" or better in ENGL 1013, ENGL 1023, ENGL 2003 (or ENGL 2013,
or exemption by grades or test), COMM 1313, and MATH 1203
(or any higher mathematics course).
4. Chemistry majors are encouraged to certify in a second field.
Courses: Chemistry and Biochemistry (CHEM)
CHEM1020D Basic Chemistry for Health Sciences Drill (FA, SP, SU)
CHEM1021L Basic Chemistry for Health Sciences Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) Laboratory exercises and practice applicable to Basic Chemistry. Meets 3 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1023. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1023 Basic Chemistry for Health Sciences (FA, SP, SU) For students in Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program and allied health fields. Basic concepts in general, inorganic and organic chemistry. Lecture 3 hours, recitation 1 hour per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1021L. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1051L Chemistry in the Modern World Laboratory (SP) Laboratory exercises appropriate to Chemistry in the Modern World. Meets 2 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1053. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1053 Chemistry in the Modern World (SP) The impact of chemical developments upon contemporary society. Chemical problems of ecological, environmental, nutritional, economic, and sociological concern. Designed for nonscience majors. Lecture 3 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1051L. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1070D Fundamentals of Chemistry Drill (FA, SU) Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1071L and CHEM 1074.
CHEM1071L Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory (FA, SU) Laboratory exercises in principles and practices of Fundamental Chemistry. Meets 2 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1074. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1074 Fundamentals of Chemistry (FA, SU) Fundamental principles of chemistry for students majoring in Home Economics or Nursing. Lecture 4 hours, recitation 1 hour per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1071L. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1100D University Chemistry I Drill (FA, SU) Corequisite: CHEM 1103.
CHEM1101L University of Chemistry I Laboratory (FA, SU) Laboratory exercises illustrating qualitative concepts and laboratory techniques in chemistry. Meets 3 hours per week for 1 hour credit. Corequisite: CHEM 1103 and CHEM 1100D. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1103 University Chemistry I (FA, SU) Survey of basic chemical principles designed as an introductory course for science, engineering or agriculture majors. Lecture 3 hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 1100D. Prerequisite: satisfactory performance on the mathematics proficiency examination or MATH 1203. CHEM 1101L is recommended and is a co- or prerequisite for students who do not have credit for high school chemistry. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1120D University Chemistry II Drill (FA, SP, SU) Corequisite: CHEM 1121L and CHEM 1123.
CHEM1121L University Chemistry II Laboratory (FA, SP, SU) Quantitative laboratory with data interpretation and exercises covering the topics of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Upon successful completion of 1121 with a grade of "C" or better, credit for 1101 will also be given for students who passed the 1103 proficiency exam. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1120D and CHEM 1123. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1121M Honors University Chemistry II Laboratory (FA, SP) Quantitative laboratory with data interpretation and exercises covering the topics of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Designed for students in the honors programs. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1120D and CHEM 1123H. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1123 University Chemistry II (FA, SP, SU) Presents the topics of periodicity, bonding, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium in detail. Lecture 3 hours per week. Upon successful completion of 1123 with a grade of "C" of better, credit for 1103 will also be given for students who passed the 1103 proficiency exam. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1120D and CHEM 1121L and MATH 1203 (or satisfactory performance on the mathematics proficiency examination). Prerequisite: CHEM 1103 (or satisfactory performance on the chemistry proficiency examination). UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1123H Honors University Chemistry II (FA, SP) Presents the topics of periodicity, bonding, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium in detail. Lecture 4 hours per week. Upon successful completion of 1123, credit for 1103 will also be given for students who passed the 1103 proficiency exam. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 1120D and CHEM 1121M (or MATH 1203 or satisfactory performance on the mathematics proficiency examination). Prerequisite: CHEM 1103 (or satisfactory performance on the chemistry proficiency examination). UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1210D Chemistry for Majors I Drill (FA) Corequisite: CHEM 1211L and CHEM 1213.
CHEM1211L Chemistry for Majors I Laboratory (FA) Laboratory 3 hours per week. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 1211L and CHEM 1101L. Corequisite: CHEM 1210D and CHEM 1213. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1213 Chemistry for Majors I (FA) The first half of a two-semester course designed for especially for students planning to major in chemistry or biochemistry. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 1213 and CHEM 1103. Corequisite: CHEM 1210D and CHEM 1211L. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1220D Chemistry for Majors II Drill (SP) Corequisite: CHEM 1221L and CHEM 1223.
CHEM1221L Chemistry for Majors II Laboratory (SP) Laboratory 3 hours per week. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 1221L and CHEM 1121L. Corequisite: CHEM 1220D and CHEM 1223. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM1223 Chemistry for Majors II (SP) The second half of a two-semester course designed especially for students planning to major in chemistry or biochemistry. Students may not receive credit for both CHEM 1223 and CHEM 1123. Corequisite: CHEM 1220D and CHEM 1221L. Prerequisite: CHEM 1213 and CHEM 1211L (or CHEM 1103 and CHEM 1101L). UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHEM2262 Analytical Chemistry Lecture (FA, SP) Principles of chemical separations and analysis by classical and instrumental methods. The role of chemical equilibrium in physical and biological systems. Primarily for students in agriculture, biological, and physical sciences. Lecture 2 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L (or CHEM 1074 and CHEM 1071L) and MATH 1203.
CHEM2272 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (FA, SP) Primarily for students in agricultural, biological, and physical sciences. Provides experience in the techniques of classical and instrumental methods of chemical separation and analysis. Laboratory 8 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 2262. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L (or CHEM 1074 and CHEM 1071L) and MATH 1203.
CHEM2610D Organic Physiological Chemistry Drill (SP, SU) Corequisite: CHEM 2611L and CHEM 2613.
CHEM2611L Organic Physiological Chemistry Laboratory (SP, SU) Laboratory 3 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 2610D and CHEM 2613.
CHEM2613 Organic Physiological Chemistry (SP, SU) Survey of organic chemistry necessary for understanding of biological systems, with some related physiological chemistry. Lecture 3 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 2610D and CHEM 2611L. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L (or CHEM 1074 and CHEM 1071L).
CHEM300V Laboratory Problems in Chemistry (1-18) (IR) Special laboratory experience not covered by other laboratory courses. May be repeated for 4 hours.
CHEM3013 Laboratory and Classroom Practice in Chemistry (SU) Means of presenting chemical principles, including demonstration and laboratory techniques and other aids and sources. Does not carry credit toward the major requirement for the B.S. degree in Chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L.
CHEM3113 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (SP, Odd years) Systematic description of the chemical elements and their compounds arranged in groups, according to the periodic system. Does not carry credit toward the major requirement for the B.S. degree in Chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L.
CHEM3313 Cosmochemistry (SP, Even years) Principles of chemistry applied to problems of the cosmos. Origins of the elements and evolution of stars, molecular spectroscopy and chemical kinetics in the interstellar medium, composition and the planetary system, chemical thermodynamics and chronology of the Solar Nebula, atmospheric chemistry, synthesis of biogenic compounds in meteorites and the primitive earth. B.S. degree in chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L.
CHEM3451L Elements of Physical Chemistry Laboratory (SP) Techniques of physical measurements of chemical systems; error analysis and report writing. Experiments in thermochemistry, kinetics, and measurement of properties of matter using a variety of techniques. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 3453.
CHEM3453 Elements of Physical Chemistry (FA) Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry primarily for B.A. Chemistry majors and pre-professional and agriculture students, presented with some recourse to calculus and with applications to life processes and biochemistry. Lecture 3 hours per week. B.A. chemistry majors must enroll in CHEM 3451L concurrently. Prerequisite: CHEM 2262 and CHEM 2272 and PHYS 2033 and PHYS 2031L and MATH 2554 (or MATH 2043).
CHEM3504 Physical Chemistry (FA) Introduction to atomic and molecular structure, kinetic theory of gases, and elementary statistical mechanisms. Lecture and recitation 4 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: MATH 2574. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L and PHYS 2073 and PHYS 2071L.
CHEM3512L Physical Chemistry Laboratory (SP) Experimental studies of molecular structure, thermochemistry, and chemical kinetics, and the determination of other physicochemical properties of matter. Laboratory 8 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 3504 and CHEM 3514.
CHEM3514 Physical Chemistry II (SP) Chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical equilibrium; introduction to the structure and properties of solution, liquid state and solid state; chemical kinetics. Lecture and recitation 4 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3504.
CHEM3600D Organic Chemistry I Drill (FA, SU) Corequisite: CHEM 3601L and CHEM 3603.
CHEM3601L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (FA, SU) Laboratory exercises in organic chemistry. Meets 3 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 3600D and CHEM 3603.
CHEM3601M Honors Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (FA, SU) Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 3603H.
CHEM3603 Organic Chemistry (FA, SU) Lecture 3 hours per week. Primarily for non-majors and B.A. chemistry majors who do not take the CHEM 3703/3702L-3713/ 3712L sequence. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 3601L and CHEM 3600D. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L.
CHEM3603H Honors Organic Chemistry I (FA, SU) Corequisite: CHEM 3601M.
CHEM3610D Organic Chemistry II Drill (SP, SU) Corequisite: CHEM 3611L and CHEM 3613.
CHEM3610E Honors Organic Chemistry II Drill (SP, SU) Corequisite: CHEM 3611M and CHEM 3613H.
CHEM3611L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (SP, SU) Laboratory exercise in organic chemistry. Meets 3 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 3610D and CHEM 3613.
CHEM3611M Honors Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (SP, SU) Corequisite: CHEM 3610E and CHEM 3613H.
CHEM3613 Organic Chemistry II (SP, SU) Lecture 3 hours per week. Primarily for non-majors and B.A. chemistry majors who do not take the CHEM 3703/3702L and 3713/3712L sequence. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 3610D and CHEM 3611L. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L and CHEM 3603 and CHEM 3601L.
CHEM3613H Honors Organic Chemistry II (SP, SU) Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 3610E and CHEM 3611M. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L and CHEM 3603 and CHEM 3601L.
CHEM3700D Organic Chemistry Drill (FA) Corequisite: CHEM 3702L and CHEM 3703.
CHEM3702L Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (FA) Introduction to basic techniques for separation, purification, and identification or organic compounds. Lecture-discussion 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 3700D and CHEM 3703.
CHEM3703 Organic Chemistry (FA) Basic chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Primarily for B.S. and B.A. chemistry majors. Lecture 3 hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 3700D and CHEM 3702L. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L.
CHEM3710D Organic Chemistry II Drill (FA) Corequisite: CHEM 3712L and CHEM 3713.
CHEM3712L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (SP) Continuation of CHEM 3702L and introduction to basic techniques of synthesis, isolation, and determination of structure and reactivity of organic compounds. Lecture- discussion and laboratory 8 hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 3710D and CHEM 3713. Prerequisite: CHEM 3702L.
CHEM3713 Organic Chemistry II (SP) Basic chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Primarily for B.S. and B.A. chemistry majors. Lecture 3 hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 3710D and CHEM 3712L. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L.
CHEM3733 Topics in Organic Chemistry (FA) Discussion of several topics in organic chemistry aimed at providing an appreciation of how chemists identify and solve problems of current significance. Illustrative of topics which must be covered are: the nature and identification of reactive intermediates, spectra and structure, isotopic tracer methods, photochemistry, catalysis, stereochemistry, synthetic and biosynthetic procedures. Does not carry credit toward the major requirements for the B.S. degree. Prerequisite: CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L (or CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L).
CHEM3813 Introduction to Biochemistry (FA, SU) Primarily for students in the agricultural, biological, and related sciences. Survey of the fundamental of biochemistry. Credit may not be applied to the minimum hourly requirements for a B.S. major in chemistry. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L (or CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L or CHEM 2613 and CHEM 2611L).
CHEM3923H Honors Colloquium (IR) Covers a special topic or issue. Offered as a part of the honors program. May be repeated. Prerequisite: honors candidacy (may not be restricted to candidacy in chemistry).
CHEM399VH Honors Reading Course in Chemistry (1-2) (FA, SP) May be repeated for 4 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing.
CHEM4011H Honors Seminar (SP) Research seminar for chemistry majors enrolled in the program. Enrollment is required each spring semester for honors students. Senior honors students must make one research presentation to graduate with honors. Prerequisite: junior standing.
CHEM4033 History of Chemistry (SP) The origins of chemistry and its development into the twentieth century. The growth of chemical thought will be studied both as a separate branch of science and in its relationships with other sciences. Does not carry graduate credit for chemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L (or CHEM 3703 and CHEM 3702L).
CHEM4043 Environmental Chemistry (SP, Even years) Application of chemical principles and techniques to specific environmental problems, and the chemical interrelationships among these problems. Topics include the chemistry of fossil fuels, new energy sources, energy storage concepts, air pollution, mineral resources, solid wastes, water and waste water treatment, pesticides, and toxic materials. Does not carry graduate credit for chemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1121L and CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L (or CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L) and CHEM 3514 (or CHEM 3453).
CHEM4081L Polymer Laboratory (IR) Synthesis, characterization, and laboratory study of polymers and macromolecules by chemical and instrumental techniques. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 4082.
CHEM4082 Polymers and Macromolecules (IR) Introduction to colloid and polymer science. Study of formation, characterization, structure and properties of polymers and macromolecules including major natural and industrial materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L (or CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L) and CHEM 3514 (or CHEM 3453).
CHEM4123 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (FA) Reactions and properties of inorganic compounds from the standpoint of electronic structure and the periodic table. Emphasis on recent developments. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514.
CHEM4211L Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (SP) Laboratory 3 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 4213.
CHEM4213 Instrumental Analysis (SP) Provides students, especially those in the agricultural, biological, and physical sciences, with an understanding of modern instrumental techniques of analysis. Lecture 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2262 and CHEM 2272 and CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L (or CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L) and CHEM 3514 (or CHEM 3453).
CHEM4720D Experimental Methods in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Drill (FA) Corequisite: CHEM 4720L and CHEM 4723.
CHEM4720L Experimental Methods in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (FA) Corequisite: CHEM 4720D and CHEM 4723.
CHEM4723 Experimental Methods in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry (FA) Introduction to the application of synthetic and spectroscopic methods in organic and inorganic chemistry, including mass spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet-visible, and infrared spectroscopy. Other laboratory techniques applicable to chemical research will be included. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours per week. Chemistry students may not receive graduate credit for this course and CHEM 5753 or 5751L. Corequisite: CHEM 4720D and CHEM 4720L. Prerequisite: CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L (or CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L) and CHEM 3504 and CHEM 3514.
CHEM4853 Biochemical Techniques (SP) Techniques for handling, purifying and analyzing enzymes, structural proteins, and nucleic acids. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours per week. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 5813 or CHEM 3813.
CHEM498V Senior Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
CHEM500V Chemistry Research (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Research problems. May be repeated.
CHEM5101 Introduction to Research (FA, SP, SU) Introduces new graduate students to research opportunities and skills in chemistry and biochemistry. Meets 1 hour per week during which new students receive information from faculty regarding research programs in the department and training in the use of research support facilities available in the department.
CHEM5143 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (IR) Chemistry of metallic and non-metallic elements emphasizing molecular structure, bonding and the classification of reactions. Emphasis on recent developments. Prerequisite: CHEM 4123.
CHEM5153 Structural Chemistry (IR) Determination of molecular structure by spectroscopic, diffraction, and other techniques. Illustrative examples will be chosen mainly from inorganic chemistry. Co- or Prerequisite: CHEM 3504 and CHEM 4123.
CHEM520V Science Teachers Workshop (1-3) (IR) A course emphasizing hands-on demonstrations and laboratory exercises for K-12th grade science teachers. Selected current topics from the areas of biochemistry, chemistry, and physical science are discussed in a lecture format; grade appropriate exercises and demonstrations illustrating these topics are presented in a laboratory setting. Course cannot be counted toward the requirements for the B.S., B.A. or any graduate degree in chemistry and biochemistry. May be repeated for 6 hours.
CHEM5223 Chemical Instrumentation (SP, Odd years) Use and application of operational amplifiers to chemical instrumentation; digital electronic microprocessor interfacing; software development and real-time data acquisition. Prerequisite: CHEM 4213 and PHYS 2073.
CHEM5233 Chemical Separations (FA, Even years) Modern separation methods including liquid chromatography (adsorption, liquid-liquid partition, ion exchange, exclusion) and gas chromatography. Theory and instrumentation is discussed with emphasis on practical aspects of separation science. Prerequisite: CHEM 4213.
CHEM5243 Electrochemical Methods of Analysis (SP, Even years) Topics will include: diffusion, electron transfer kinetics, reversible and irreversible electrode processes, followed by a discussion of chronoamperometry, chronocoulometry, polarography, voltammetry and chronopotentiometry. Prerequisite: CHEM 4213 and MATH 2574.
CHEM5253 Spectrochemical Methods of Analysis (FA, Odd years) Principles and methods of modern spectroscopic analysis. Optics and instrumentation necessary for spectroscopy is also discussed. Topics include atomic and molecular absorption and emission techniques in the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared spectral regions. Prerequisite: CHEM 4213.
CHEM5263 Nuclear Chemistry (FA, Odd years) Nuclear structure and properties, natural and artificial radioactivity, radioactive decay processes, nuclear reaction, interactions of radiation with matter. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514.
CHEM5273 Cosmochemistry (SP, Odd years) Laws of distribution of the chemical elements in nature, cosmic and terrestrial abundance of elements; origin and age of the earth, solar system, and the universe. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514.
CHEM5423 Valence Theory (IR) Application of quantum theory to problems of structure, spectra, and reactivity of organic and inorganic molecules. Introduction to quantum mechanics and molecular orbital theory of bonding in polyatomic molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 3504.
CHEM5453 Quantum Chemistry I (SP, Odd years) Fundamental quantum theory: Hamiltonian formalism in classical mechanics, Schrodinger equation, operators, angular momentum, harmonic oscillator, barrier problems, rigid rotator, hydrogen atom, interaction of matter with radiation. Prerequisite: CHEM 3504. (Recommended: MATH 3404).
CHEM5463 Quantum Chemistry II (SP, Even years) Continuation of Quantum Chemistry I, Matrix formalism spin, atomic structure, the chemical bond, valence-bond, valence-bond method, molecular-orbital theory, symmetry, diatomic molecules, hybridization, conjugated systems; introduction to molecular spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, ligand-field theory, and theoretical techniques for molecular calculation. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514.
CHEM5473 Chemical Kinetics (SP) Theory and applications of the principles of kinetics to reactions between substances, both in the gaseous state and in solution. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514.
CHEM5483 Chemical Thermodynamics (IR) The three laws of thermodynamics with application to chemical systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514.
CHEM5493 Statistical Thermodynamics (IR) Development of statistical thermodynamics. Calculation of the thermodynamic properties from mechanical data. Theory of liquids and solutions. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514.
CHEM5603 Theoretical Organic Chemistry (FA) Introduction to the theoretical interpretation of reactivity, reaction mechanisms, and molecular structure of organic compounds. Application of theories of electronic structure; emphasis on recent developments. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514 and CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L.
CHEM5633 Organic Reactions (SP) The more important types of organic reactions and their applications to various classes of compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514 and CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L.
CHEM5751L Physical Methods in Organic Chemistry Laboratory (FA) Laboratory practice in application of nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography, and other physical techniques of research in organic chemistry. Laboratory 4 hours per week. Corequisite: CHEM 5753.
CHEM5753 Physical Methods in Organic Chemistry (FA) Interpretation of physical measurements of organic compounds in terms of molecular structure. Emphasis on spectroscopic methods (infrared, ultraviolet, magnet resonance, and mass spectra). Prerequisite: CHEM 3712L and CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3514.
CHEM5813 Biochemistry I (FA) The first of a two-course series covering biochemistry for graduate students in biology, agriculture, and chemistry. Topics covered include protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics, enzyme mechanisms, and carbohydrate metabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM 3712L and CHEM 3713 (or CHEM 3613 and CHEM 3611L) and CHEM 3514 (or CHEM 3453 and CHEM 3451L).
CHEM5843 Biochemistry II (SP) A continuation of CHEM 5813 covering topics including biological membranes and bioenergetics, photosynthesis, lipids and lipid metabolism, nucleic acid structure and structure and synthesis, and molecular biology. Prerequisite: CHEM 5813.
CHEM600V Master's Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CHEM6011 Chemistry Seminar (FA, SP) Members of the faculty, graduate and advanced students meet weekly for discussion of current chemical research. Weekly seminar sections are offered for the Departmental seminar and for divisional seminars in biochemistry and in analytical, inorganic, nuclear, organic, and physical chemistry. Chemistry graduate students register for the Departmental seminar section and one of the divisional seminar sections each semester they are in residence. Seminar credit does not count toward the minimum hourly requirements for any chemistry graduate degree. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514 and CHEM 3712L and CHEM 3713 and senior or graduate standing.
CHEM619V Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (1-3) (IR) Topics which have been covered in the past include: technique and theory of x-ray diffraction, electronic structure of transition metal complexes, inorganic reaction mechanisms, and physical methods in inorganic chemistry. May be repeated.
CHEM629V Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry (1-3) (IR) Topics that have been presented in the past include: electroanalytical techniques, kinetics of crystal growth, studies of electrode processes, lasers in chemical analysis, nucleosynthesis and isotopic properties of meteorites, thermoluminescence of geological materials, early solar system chemistry, analytical cosmochemistry. May be repeated.
CHEM6453 Molecular Spectroscopy (IR) Fundamentals of the theory of rotational, vibrational, electronic, and resonance spectroscopy of molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 5433 or CHEM 5423.
CHEM649V Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (1-3) (IR) Topics which have been covered in the past include advanced kinetics, solution chemistry, molecular spectra, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and methods of theoretical chemistry. May be repeated.
CHEM6633 Chemistry of Organic Natural Products (IR) Selected topics concerned with structure elucidation and synthesis of such compounds as alkaloids, antibiotics, bacterial metabolites, plant pigments, steroids, terpenoids, etc. Prerequisite: CHEM 5603 and CHEM 5633.
CHEM6673 Organic Reaction Mechanisms (FA, Odd years) A detailed description of the fundamental reactions and mechanisms of organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 5633.
CHEM669V Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (1-3) (IR) Topics which have been presented in the past include heterogeneous catalysis, isotope effect studies of organic reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry, stereochemistry, photochemistry, and carbanion chemistry. May be repeated.
CHEM6812 Biological Photochemistry (IR) Biochemistry, photophysics, and photochemistry of biological photoresponses. Prerequisite: (CHEM 5843 and CHEM 5813) or graduate standing.
CHEM6823 Physical Biochemistry (FA, Even years) Physical chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, and biological membranes. Ultracentrifugation, absorption and fluorescent spectrophotometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, and other techniques. Prerequisite: (CHEM 5813 and CHEM 3514) or graduate standing.
CHEM6863 Enzymes (FA, Odd years) Isolation, characterization, and general chemical and biochemical properties of enzymes. Kinetics, mechanisms, and control of enzyme reactions. Prerequisite: graduate standing (or CHEM 5843 and CHEM 5813).
CHEM6873 Molecular Biochemistry (SP, Odd years) Nucleic acid chemistry in vitro and in vivo, synthesis of DNA and RNA, genetic diseases, cancer biochemistry, genetic engineering. Prerequisite: CHEM 5813 and CHEM 5843.
CHEM6883 Bioenergetics and Biomembranes (SP, Even years) Cellular energy metabolism, photosynthesis, membrane transport, properties of membrane proteins, and the application of thermodynamics to biological systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 5813 and CHEM 5843.
CHEM689V Special Topics in Biochemistry (1-3) (IR) Topics which may be presented include biological membranes, molecular biology, immunochemistry, toxicology, and current research problems. May be repeated.
CHEM700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-6) (FA, SP, SU) Prerequisite:
graduate standing.