Chemistry (CHM)
CHM 100 Chemistry for the Consumer (3 credits)
This course is designed to help students understand the chemistry that affects them throughout their lives. Topics include: nuclear chemistry, home products, food and drugs, acid rain, energy, climate control, and sustainability. May be taken for science or elective credit without previous chemistry courses. Successful completion of this course will fulfill a lecture-only natural science course requirement for the GEP natural science area.
Restrictions: Students cannot enroll who have a major in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Food Marketing or Physics.
Attributes: GEP Natural Science, Undergraduate
CHM 101 Chemistry for Allied Health (3 credits)
This course introduces topics in both general and organic chemistry, including atomic structure, dimensional analysis, the mole, organic nomenclature, chemistry of gases, and introduces equilibrium.
CHM 101L Chemistry Allied Health Lab (0 credits)
Students who register for CHM 101 must also register for a CHM 101 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 101 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 101L.
CHM 112 Food Chemistry (4 credits)
The study of chemistry as it specifically relates to food. Underlying basic chemical principles will allow the study of particular molecules found in food (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids) and the changes these molecules undergo as they are cooked and absorbed. Topics will also include preservation, food safety, and food additives. This laboratory course will introduce students to the use of laboratory techniques to study food, including the measurement of food properties including pH, flavor, color, and texture. Students will learn how chemical and physical changes can alter food quality. Successful completion of CHM 112/112L fulfills the GEP science requirement.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Food Marketing Co-Op or Food Marketing.
Attributes: GEP Natural Science, Science Course w/Lab (Sci Maj), Undergraduate
CHM 112L Food Chemistry: Lab (0 credits)
Students who register for this Chemistry lab must also register for the corresponding lecture. For example, if you register for CHM 112L you must, at the same time, register for CHM 112.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to students with a major, minor, or concentration in Food Marketing Co-Op or Food Marketing.
Attributes: GEP Natural Science, Undergraduate
CHM 115 Chemistry in Daily Life (4 credits)
This course explains the basic theories and need-to-know facts of scientific events one encounters in daily life from a chemistry perspective. In addition to explaining the fundamental concepts of chemistry, the course will cover topics such as acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, household chemicals, nuclear energy, nuclear medicine, biochemistry, and drugs. This laboratory course will cover a wide range of experiments that require mastering a variety of laboratory skills, which utilize many different types of equipment. The proper use of beakers, flasks, pipets, burets, simple calorimeters, balances, and thermometers, to name a few, is critical to a student's success in the course. Accurate observations and recording of data is stressed and evaluated. Students will submit data and results forms at the conclusion of each experiment. Both qualitative (observations and descriptions) and quantitative (calculations and graphs) methods will be stressed.
Attributes: GEP Natural Science, Science Course w/Lab (Sci Maj), Undergraduate
CHM 115L Chemistry in Daily Life (0 credits)
Students who register for this Chemistry lab must also register for the corresponding lecture. For example, if you register for CHM 115L you must, at the same time, register for CHM 115.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 118 Chemical Sciences Orientation (1 credit)
Introduction to all aspects of the chemical sciences, including biochemistry. Students are presented with an overview of the department, the University, the curricula, active research areas, career opportunities, and scientific ethics, as well as information on how they can maximize their educational experience.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 120 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
Topics included are chemical formulas, stoichiometry, balancing reactions, ideal gases, thermodynamics, atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular structure, kinetics, equilibrium, the chemistry of acids and bases, entropy, free energy, and electrochemistry.
Attributes: GEP Natural Science, Science Course w/Lab (Sci Maj), Undergraduate
CHM 120L General Chemistry Lab I (1 credit)
A lecture-laboratory course to accompany CHM 120-125 with emphasis upon concepts in chemistry, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and introduction to instrumental methods. One four-hour period. Successful completion of CHM 120 and CHM 120L fulfills the GEP natural science requirement.
Attributes: GEP Natural Science, Undergraduate
CHM 121 General Chemistry Honors I (3 credits)
The material covered in this honors course is the same as CHM 120-125 but more extensive in depth. Additional topics may be added as time permits. The course assumes that the student has had chemistry in high school. The format of the course may differ from the standard lecture model. Fulfills the GEP natural science requirement.
Attributes: GEP Natural Science, Honors Course, Science Course w/Lab (Sci Maj), Undergraduate
CHM 125 General Chemistry II (3 credits)
Topics included are chemical formulas, stoichiometry, balancing reactions, ideal gases, thermodynamics, atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular structure, kinetics, equilibrium, the chemistry of acids and bases, entropy, free energy, and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites: CHM 120 or CHM 121 or CH 101 or CH 111
Attributes: Science Course w/Lab (Sci Maj), Undergraduate
CHM 125L General Chemistry Lab II (1 credit)
A lecture-laboratory course to accompany CHM 120-125 with emphasis upon concepts in chemistry, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and introduction to instrumental methods. One four-hour period.
Prerequisites: CHM 120L or CH 103 or CH 113
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 126 General Chemistry Honors II (3 credits)
The material covered in this honors course is the same as CHM 120-125 but more extensive in depth. Additional topics may be added as time permits. The course assumes that the student has had chemistry in high school. The format of the course may differ from the standard lecture model.
Prerequisites: CHM 120 or CHM 121
Attributes: Honors Course, Science Course w/Lab (Sci Maj), Undergraduate
CHM 150 First Year Seminar (3 credits)
The First-Year Seminar (FYS) is designed to introduce students to the adventures of learning in a college context. The challenge and excitement of intellectual exploration of a topic of shared interest is its prime purpose. First-Year Seminars focus in depth on a question or topic of disciplinary or interdisciplinary interest. By means of its specific focus, the seminar will explore the thinking, research, and writing practices in a particular field. Discussions based on careful reading of texts, writing assignments, both reflection and research types, and in- class student presentations will be supplemented, as appropriate, with activities including guest lecturers, museum trips, attendance at local cultural events and/or field excursions. Topics vary according to individual instructors. First year seminar.
Attributes: First-Year Seminar, Undergraduate
CHM 170 Special Topics in Chemistry (3 credits)
Advanced study on a topic that is arranged with a Chemistry faculty member.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 204 Literature of Chemistry (1 credit)
The study of the nature and uses of the primary, secondary, and tertiary literature of chemistry and biochemistry and ofmodern information-retrieval techniques.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 210 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
Modern organic chemistry in which the treatment of aliphatic and aromatic compounds is integrated as much as possible. Reactions of the functional groups are explained in terms of electronic mechanisms.
Prerequisites: CHM 125 or CHM 126 or CH 102 or CH 112
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 210L Organic Chemistry Lab I (1 credit)
This semester concentrates on experiments designed to introduce students to the various techniques used in the organic laboratory. Students who register for CHM 210 must also register for a CHM 210 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 210 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 210L.
Prerequisites: CHM 125L or CH 114 or CH 104
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 215 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
Modern organic chemistry in which the treatment of aliphatic and aromatic compounds is integrated as much as possible. Reactions of the functional groups are explained in terms of electronic mechanisms.
Prerequisites: CHM 210 or CH 201 or CH 211
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 215L Organic Chemistry Lab II (1 credit)
A continuation of CHM 210L utilizing micro scale laboratory techniques in organic chemistry for the preparation, purification and analysis of organic compounds. Students who register for CHM 215 must also register for a CHM 215 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 215 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 215L.
Prerequisites: CHM 210L or CH 203 or CH 213
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 230 Basic Inorganic Chemsitry (3 credits)
Introduction to basic inorganic chemistry, including elementary bonding theories, the chemistry of elements other thancarbon, coordination chemistry, acid-base chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and solid-state chemistry.
Prerequisites: (CH 102 or CH 112 or CHM 125) and (CH 104 or CH 114 or CHM 125L)
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 270 Special Topics in Chemistry (3 credits)
Advanced study on a topic that is arranged with a Chemistry faculty member.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 293 Sophomore Research Studies I (3,6 credits)
Integrated literature and laboratory investigation of an assigned problem under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Each credit of CHM 293-294 requires four hours each week in the research laboratory. Students need to complete the application form for independent study and have the approval of the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Dean in order to register.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 294 Sophomore Research Studies II (3,6 credits)
Integrated literature and laboratory investigation of an assigned problem under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Each credit of CHM 293-294 requires four hours each week in the research laboratory. Students need to complete the application form for independent study and have the approval of the Chemistry Department Chair and Associate Dean in order to register.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 300 Discussions in Chemistry (1 credit)
Discussion of ethical issues and research opportunities in the chemical sciences as well as career planning.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 310 Physical Chemistry I (3 credits)
Covers thermodynamic principles and applications to gases, liquids, and ideal and non-ideal solutions; thermodynamics of chemical reactions and equilibria, electrochemistry and reaction kinetics.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 310L Physical Chemistry Lab I (2 credits)
Experiments are performed to reinforce the concepts learned in CHM 310
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 315 Physical Chemistry II (3 credits)
Quantum Chemistry. The fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics are introduced in the form of historical narrative to illustrate the logical progression to quantization in natural theory. Eigenvalue problems, operator mathematics, uncertainties and orthonormality are discussed as essential portions of quantum mechanical calculations. The Schrodinger equations for the harmonic oscillator and rigid rotor are solved and related specifically to molecular spectroscopy techniques. The course ends with the description of the hydrogen atom in terms of quantum mechanics, with emphasis on the origin of the familiar atomic orbitals.
Prerequisites: CHM 310
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 315L Physical Chemistry Lab II (2 credits)
CHM 318 Essentials of Physical Chem (4 credits)
Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry: aspects of thermodynamics including the first and second laws, chemical andphase equilibria, solutions, surface chemistry, reaction kinetics, introduction to quantum chemistry including QMpostulates/Schrodinger equation/particle in a box, rigid rotor and harmonic oscillator/hydrogen atom/many electron atom,chemical bond, molecular structure, introduction to statistical mechanics including boltzman distribution/partitionfunctions.
Prerequisites: PY 212 or PHY 212
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 320 Physical Chem for Chem Bio (3 credits)
Study of atomic and molecular structure; chemical thermodynamics; states of matter; kinetics and mechanisms of reactions; phase and chemical equilibria; emphasis on applications in biological systems.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 321 Physical Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHM 322 Physical Chemistry II (4 credits)
Continuation of Physical Chemistry I, including quantum chemistry, reaction kinetics, spectroscopy, photochemistry, statisticalmechanics, and theories of reaction rates.
Prerequisites: CH 321 or CHM 310
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 330 Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
This course covers the theory, methodology, and instrumentation for the study of atomic and molecular species and/or processes.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 330L Instrumental Analysis Lab (2 credits)
Students who register for CHM 330 must also register for a CHM 330 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 330 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 330L.
Prerequisites: CHM 215L
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 335 Survey of Biochemistry (3 credits)
This survey of biochemistry uses a descriptive approach to biological molecules, including both structure and function.Cellular components, biochemical reactions, metabolism, and the workings of the genetic code will all be discussed. Overall,a general understanding of biochemistry and its relationship to the world around us will be provided.
Prerequisites: (BS 119 or BIO 119) or (BS 133 or BIO 133) and (CH 202 or CHM 215)
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 340 Biochemistry (3 credits)
A basic introduction to the chemistry of living systems emphasizing their major metabolic activities. Structure and function of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Basic principles of intermediary metabolism and photosynthesis.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 340L Biochemistry Lab (2 credits)
Students who register for CHM 340 must also register for a CHM 340L laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 340 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 340L.
Prerequisites: CHM 215L
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 341 Molecular Structure Biochemist (3 credits)
This introduction to biochemistry covers protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, membranestructure and function, and principles of biological regulation.
Prerequisites: CH 212 or CH 202 or CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 342 Nucleic Acid Biochemistry (3 credits)
Focused on molecular genetics. Topics include structure, replication, transcription, translation, repair, recombination,and processing of nucleic acids; control of gene expression; and modern recombinant methods of DNA splicing, cloning, and sequencing.
Prerequisites: CH 341 and BS 462 and BS 462L
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 343 Intermediary Metabolic Biochem (3 credits)
Catabolic and anabolic pathways with emphasis on chemical logic, mechanisms, and regulatory control. Also includescarbohydrate, lipid, amino acid, and nucleotide metabolism, and oxidative and photosynthetic phosphorylation.
Prerequisites: CH 341
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 346 Biochemistry (4 credits)
An introduction to biochemistry that includes structure of proteins, nucleic acids, and membranes; enzyme kinetics andmechanisms; membrane transport; central metabolic pathways and their regulation; and basic methods of biochemistry.
Prerequisites: CH 202 or CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 350 Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
This course includes the study of atomic structure, bonding, molecular orbital theory, symmetry and group theory, the chemistry of the main group elements, and the structure and reactivity of transition metal complexes.
Prerequisites: CHM 215 or CH 212 or CH 331
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 350L Inorganic Chemistry Lab (2 credits)
Students who register for CHM 350 must also register for a CHM 350 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 350 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 350L.
Prerequisites: CHM 215L
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 356 Molecular Biology and Genetics (3 credits)
Introduction to molecular biology and genetics. The biochemistry of the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins and theirregulation will be studied. We will also investigate the importance of genetic information to biochemistry and medicine.
Prerequisites: CH 346
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 360 Nanochemistry (3 credits)
This course covers the synthesis, characterization and physical properties of materials chemistry systems on the length scale of individual molecules. Emphasis is placed on the distinction between macro- and nanoscale properties of matter. Course topics to include (but not limited to): quantum confinement in semiconductor nanocrystals; localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), superhydrophobicity in self-assembled monolayers; electronic and mechanical properties of 2D materials
Prerequisites: CHM 215 and (MAT 161 or MAT 155) and (PHY 102 (may be taken concurrently) or PHY 106 (may be taken concurrently))
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 361 Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
Introductory analytical chemistry with emphasis on relevant chemical principles, combining both classical and moderninstrumental techniques.
Prerequisites: (CH 102 or CH 112 or CHM 125) and (CH 104 or CH 114 or CHM 125L)
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 361L Analytical Chemistry Laborator (1 credit)
Students who register for CHM 361 must also register for a CHM 361 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 361 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 361L.
Prerequisites: CH 104 or CH 114 or CHM 125L
CHM 370 Special Topics in Chemistry (3 credits)
Advanced study on a topic that is arranged with a Chemistry faculty member.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 390 Chemistry Seminar (0 credits)
Lectures by outside and local speakers and discussions of special topics in chemistry. Enrollment is required each semester for junior and senior chemistry majors.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 393 Junior Research I (3,6 credits)
Integrated literature and laboratory investigation of an assigned problem under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Each credit of CHM 393-394 requires four hours each week in the research laboratory. Students need to complete the application form for independent study (available in the Dean's Office) and have the approval of the Chemistry Department chair and Associate Dean in order to register.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 394 Junior Research II (3,6 credits)
Integrated literature and laboratory investigation of an assigned problem under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Each credit of CHM 393-394 requires four hours each week in the research laboratory. Students need to complete the application form for independent study (available in the Dean's Office) and have the approval of the Chemistry Department chair and Associate Dean in order to register.
Prerequisites: CHM 393 or CHM 293
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 400 Chemistry of the Earth (3 credits)
This course examines the chemical processes that control the distribution, speciation, and transfer of essential elements and energy in natural systems. Topics include: the concept of the Earth as a biogeochemical system; the use of quantitative methods to model the chemical fluxes of elements on a global scale; dominant chemical reactions in natural environments, evolution of metabolic pathways; the biogeochemical cycling of water, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and select heavy metals under natural and anthropogenically-influenced conditions. CHM 340 can be taken concurrently with CHM 400.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 401 Seminar in Chemistry I (1 credit)
Chemical and biochemical topics of current interest presented orally by students and invited guest speakers. Writing, speech, delivery, and use of visual aids are critiqued. All biochemistry, chemistry, and pharmaceutical chemistry majors, and other interested persons are invited to attend.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 402 Seminar in Chemistry II (1 credit)
Lectures by outside and local speakers and discussions of special topics in Chemistry
Prerequisites: CH 401 or CHM 401
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 410 Biophysical Chemistry (3 credits)
This course utilizes the concepts of physical chemistry to understand the properties of biological systems.
Prerequisites: CHM 310 or CHM 320
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 410L Biophysical Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
Students who register for CHM 410 must also register for a CHM 410 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 410 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 410L.
Prerequisites: CHM 315L and CHM 340L
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 411 Medicinal Chemistry (3 credits)
A study of the biochemical mechanisms of drug action in order to develop a rational approach to the analysis of drugs andtheir metabolites and to design new drugs.
Prerequisites: CH 341 or CHM 341
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 414 Structure-Activity Relatnshps (3 credits)
Selected classes of medicinal agents are examined, stressing general structures, synthesis, and, in particular, therelationships between structure and pharmacological activity.
Prerequisites: CH 212 or CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 416L Chemical Synthesis Laboratory (3 credits)
Students who register for CHM 416 must also register for a CHM 416 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 416 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 416L.
Prerequisites: (CH 212 and CH 214 and CH 368) or CHM 330L
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 420 Atmospheric Environmental Chem (3 credits)
This course examines the behavior of chemical species in the atmosphere. Topics include: stratospheric chemistry and the role of ozone, tropospheric chemistry and photochemical smog formation, precipitation, aerosol chemistry, indoor and urban air quality and regulatory efforts, energy, the chemistry of global climate and potential mitigation strategies, biogeochemical cycling of elements, and green chemistry.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 430 Mechanisms in Organic Chem (3 credits)
Application of the electron pushing formalism for manipulating Lewis structure representations of organic structures. Emphasis is placed on mechanistic rationalization of complex organic transformations. Classes of mechanisms include elimination, substitution, rearrangement, oxidation-reduction, enolate alkylation, and others.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 435 Tech Applications of Chemistry (3 credits)
Course will focus on current and future technologies that utilize fundamental and advanced theories of chemistry. Topics will include, but are not limited to, microwave ovens, liquid crystal displays (LCD), light emitting diode displays (LED), plasma screens, charge coupled devices (CCD), field effect transistors (FET), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), battery systems, data storage devices, and solar panels.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 440 Organometallic Chemistry (3 credits)
This course will focus on the structure and reactivity of organometallic transition metal complexes. Topics include catalysis, reaction mechanisms, applications to organic chemistry, and characterization by spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisites: CHM 350
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 444L Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
Techniques of isolation, purification, and assay of representative biomolecules, particularly proteins.
Prerequisites: (CH 341 or CHM 341)
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 445 Thermodynamics & Stat Mechanic (3 credits)
CHM 445L Biochemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHM 448 Computer-Aided Drug Design (3 credits)
Introduction to the theory and practice of molecular modeling, especially as applied to the problem of identifying anddesigning bioactive and therapeutic agents, using specialized software and advanced computer hardware such asworkstations and supercomputer clusters.
Prerequisites: CH 341
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 450 Polymer Chemistry (3 credits)
CHM 460 Aqueous Environmental Chem (3 credits)
This course examines the behavior of chemical species in natural and engineered water systems and their interactions with the terrestrial environment. Topics include: the chemical composition of surface and subsurface water; geochemical controls on water composition; equilibrium and kinetic processes in aquatic systems; fate and reactions of inorganic and organic constituents in water; acid-base chemistry, complexation chemistry, and redox chemistry in water; the applications of isotopic and other tracers in the study of aquatic systems; water pollution and treatment.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 464 Pharmaceutical Analytical Chem (3 credits)
The application of analytical chemical techniques to pharmaceutical materials and dosage forms. The development and evaluation of methods appropriate for pharmaceutical materials.
Prerequisites: CH 376 or CHM 330
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 464L Pharm Analytical Chemistry Lab (1 credit)
Students who register for CHM 464 must also register for a CHM 464 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 464 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 464L.
Prerequisites: CH 368 or CHM 330L
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 470 Special Topics (3 credits)
Advanced study on a topic that is arranged with a chemistry faculty member. Permission of the Department of Chemistry chair is required.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 480 Inorganic Biochemistry (3 credits)
The chemical and biological properties of various metal ions in biological systems will be examined at the molecular level. Permission of the Department of Chemistry chair is required.
Prerequisites: CHM 215 and CHM 340
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 490 Spectroscopy (3 credits)
This course provides an exposure to aspects of spectroscopic theory, methods, and instrumentation that are not covered in Instrumental Analysis.
Prerequisites: CHM 330
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 491 Chemistry Internship I (3 credits)
CHM 492 Chemistry Internship II (3 credits)
CHM 493 Senior Research I (3,6 credits)
Integrated literature and laboratory investigation of an assigned problem under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Includes a seminar, a poster presentation, and written reports. Each credit of CHM 493 and CHM 494 requires four hours each week in the research laboratory. Students need to complete the application form for independent study (available in the Dean's Office) and have the approval of the Chemistry Department chair and Associate Dean in order to register.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 494 Senior Research II (3,6 credits)
Integrated literature and laboratory investigation of an assigned problem under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. Includes a seminar, a poster presentation, and written reports. Each credit of CHM 493 and CHM 494 requires four hours each week in the research laboratory. Students need to complete the application form for independent study (available in the Dean's Office) and have the approval of the Chemistry Department chair and Associate Dean in order to register.
Prerequisites: CHM 493
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 495 Undergraduate Research (1-3 credits)
Qualified students may elect to carry out research in analytical, inorganic, organic, or physical chemistry or biochemistryunder the direction of a member of the department.
CHM 510 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
Modern organic chemistry in which the treatment of aliphatic and aromatic compounds is integrated as much as possible. Reactions of the functional groups are explained in terms of electronic mechanisms.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 515 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
Modern organic chemistry in which the treatment of aliphatic and aromatic compounds is integrated as much as possible. Reactions of the functional groups are explained in terms of electronic mechanisms.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 520 Essentials Physical Chemisty (3-4 credits)
Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry: aspects of thermodynamics including the first and second laws, chemical and phase equilibria, solutions, surface chemistry, reaction kinetics, introduction to quantum chemistry including QMpostulates/Schrodinger equation/particle in a box, rigid rotor and harmonic oscillator/hydrogen atom/many electron atom, chemical bond, molecular structure, introduction to statistical mechanics including boltzman distribution/partition functions.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 521 Physical Chemistry I (3-4 credits)
Covers thermodynamic principles and applications to gases, liquids, and ideal and non-ideal solutions; thermodynamics of chemical reactions and equilibria, electrochemistry and reaction kinetics.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 522 Physical Chemistry II (3-4 credits)
Continuation of Physical Chemistry I, including quantum chemistry, reaction kinetics, spectroscopy, photochemistry, statistical mechanics, and theories of reaction rates.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 530 Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
This course covers the theory, methodology, and instrumentation for the study of atomic and molecular species and/or processes.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 530L Instrumental Analysis Lab (2 credits)
Students who register for CHM 530 must also register for a CHM 530 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 530 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 530L.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 560 Nanochemistry (3 credits)
This course covers the synthesis, characterization and physical properties of materials chemistry systems on the length scale of individual molecules. Emphasis is placed on the distinction between macro- and nanoscale properties of matter. Course topics to include (but not limited to): quantum confinement in semiconductor nanocrystals; localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR), superhydrophobicity in self-assembled monolayers; electronic and mechanical properties of 2D materials
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 570 Special Topics (3-4 credits)
Topics will vary according to the semester in which the class is offered.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 610 Biophysical Chemistry (3 credits)
This course utilizes the concepts of physical chemistry to understand the properties of biological systems.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 620 Atmospheric Environmental Chem (3 credits)
This course examines the behavior of chemical species in the atmosphere. Topics include: stratospheric chemistry and the role of ozone, tropospheric chemistry and photochemical smog formation, precipitation, aerosol chemistry, indoor and urban air quality and regulatory efforts, energy, the chemistry of global climate and potential mitigation strategies, biogeochemical cycling of elements, and green chemistry.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 630 Mechanisms in Organic Chemistr (3 credits)
Application of the electron pushing formalism for manipulating Lewis structure representations of organic structures. Emphasis is placed on mechanistic rationalization of complex organic transformations. Classes of mechanisms include elimination, substitution, rearrangement, oxidation-reduction, enolate alkylation, and others.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 640 Organometallics (3 credits)
This course will focus on the structure and reactivity of organometallic transition metal complexes. Topics include catalysis, reaction mechanisms, applications to organic chemistry, and characterization by spectroscopic methods.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 642 Nucleic Acid Biochemistry (3 credits)
Focused on molecular genetics. Topics include structure, replication, transcription, translation, repair, recombination, and processing of nucleic acids; control of gene expression; and modern recombinant methods of DNA splicing, cloning, and sequencing.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 660 Aqueous Environmental Chem (3 credits)
This course examines the behavior of chemical species in natural and engineered water systems and their interactions with the terrestrial environment. Topics include: the chemical composition of surface and subsurface water; geochemical controls on water composition; equilibrium and kinetic processes in aquatic systems; fate and reactions of inorganic and organic constituents in water; acid-base chemistry, complexation chemistry, and redox chemistry in water; the applications of isotopic and other tracers in the study of aquatic systems; water pollution and treatment.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 670 Special Topics (4 credits)
Topics will vary according to the semester in which the class is offered.
CHM 680 Inorganic Biochemistry (3 credits)
The chemical and biological properties of various metal ions in biological systems will be examined at the molecular level. Permission of the Department of Chemistry chair is required.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 690 Spectroscopy (3 credits)
This course provides an exposure to aspects of spectroscopic theory, methods, and instrumentation that are not covered in Instrumental Analysis.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 700 Intro to Graduate Studies (1-3 credits)
Individualized coursework designed to strengthen a student's background prior to taking advanced graduate courses.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 711 Medicinal Chemistry (3 credits)
A study of the biochemical mechanisms of drug action in order to develop a rational approach to the analysis of drugs andtheir metabolites and to design new drugs.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 714 Structure-Activity Relation (3 credits)
Selected classes of medicinal agents are examined, stressing general structures, synthesis, and, in particular, therelationships between structure and pharmacological activity.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 716 Chemical Synthesis Laboratory (3 credits)
Techniques of organic and inorganic synthesis, including reaction control, vacuum and fractional distillation, uniformreagent addition, controlled stirring, operation in inert atmosphere, safe handling of toxic or unstable reagents, andchromatographic purification.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 718 Heterocyclic Chemistry (3 credits)
A study of the major types of aromatic and nonaromatic heterocyclic compounds with a special interest in those havingbiochemical activity: their synthesis, physical properties, reactivity, and influence on living systems, etc.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 720 Applications of Computational (3 credits)
Introduction to the theory and applications of computational chemistry methods, including quantum mechanics, densityfunctional theory, and classical molecular dynamics simulation methods. Project-based exercises on applying the abovemethods to chemical/biochemical processes while utilizing state-of-the-art computational software packages.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 721 Chemical Kinetics (3 credits)
The Study of theoretical aspects of reaction kinetics and the experimental methods used to measure the rates of reactions.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 728 Advanced Biochemistry (3 credits)
Selected topics in protein structure and function, especially enzymology.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
CHM 733 Computational Chemistry (3 credits)
This course will give hands on training in current computational chemistry methods. Particularly on how to manipulate large data sets through computational algorithms and programs. The course will explore and have hands on training with practical computational methods currently used in modern computational research.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
CHM 748 Computer Aided Drug Design (3 credits)
Introduction to the theory and practice of molecular modeling, especially as applied to the problem of identifying and designing bioactive and therapeutic agents, using specialized software and advanced computer hardware such as workstations and supercomputer clusters.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 764 Pharmaceutical Analytical Chem (3 credits)
In-depth treatment of the principles and practice of analytical chemistry and instrumental methods as applied to druganalysis, pharmaceutical product quality, concentration of drug and metabolites in biological fluids, drug formulation, etc.,with an emphasis on HPLC methods.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
CHM 786 Research Ethics (1 credit)
This course will provide an examination of ethical behavior and practice in scientific research. The course will follow a case study format in which students will be expected to present and participate in group discussions.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 802 Research Seminar (2 credits)
Students present a formal seminar based on their research endeavors.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 813 Chem of Surfaces & Interfaces (3 credits)
This hybrid lecture/lab course will cover the thermodynamics, phenomenology, and chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Lectures will be capped by three weeks of a lab practicum covering the methods of surface analysis and characterization.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 815 Intro to Polymer Chemistry (3 credits)
This course will cover basic concepts and the most important topics in modern polymer science including synthesis, physical properties, and current applications.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 828 Biophysical & Biochemical Meth (3 credits)
This course will provide a survey of important biophysical and biochemical methods with special emphasis on applications to drug discovery and design. Topics include single-molecule techniques, calorimetry, binding and high throughput screening, kinetic modeling, spectroscopy, computer simulation and others. Results from the current literature that rely on these techniques will be reviewed.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 878 Introduction to Research (1 credit)
A laboratory rotation through two seven-week chemical, biochemical, or pharmacognosy research projects for graduatestudents matriculated in a graduate program in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 887 Graduate Colloquium (1 credit)
This course will highlight and help students develop the skills needed to be successful graduate school. We will discuss many components of the graduate school, such as (but not limited to) reading and critiquing papers, writing papers and grants, getting along with lab mates, and being an effective instructor. We will go over some strategies for life balance which will include having fun and learning during this process. This course will help you prepare you for the next step(s) in your career.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 892 Non-trivial Problems in Chem (3 credits)
This course will discuss the practical aspects of solving everyday problems encountered in research in the physical and natural sciences. Students will apply knowledge from different fields of chemistry and various other scientific disciplines to solve chemical problems. Students will also learn the application of mathematical modeling and numerical fitting to quantitatively determine solutions to these problems.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 897 Scientific Proposals (3 credits)
This course is designed to guide students in the development of an F31 - Kirschstein NRSA grant application. The course is heavily weighted in writing and peer assessment of grant proposals. By the end of the course, students will be expected to have completed the Specific Aims page and Research Plan sections of the F31 application. For thesis students, the application must be focused on the student’s approved research prospectus and build upon current research in the student’s thesis laboratory. Student's without an approved research prospectus, part-time extramural thesis students and non-thesis graduate students will develop a grant application focused on a research project of interest.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 899 Graduate Research (1-9 credits)
Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree, specializing in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmacognosy, are required tofulfill their research requirement under the direction of a faculty member in the department graduate program.
Attributes: Doctoral