Chemistry (CHM)
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. Students who register for CHM 112 must also register for a CHM 112 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 112 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 112L.
Attributes: CCC: Natural Science, GEP: Natural Science, GEP: Science Course w/Lab, Undergraduate
CHM 112L Food Chemistry: Lab (0 credits)
Students who register for CHM 112 must also register for a CHM 112 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 112 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 112L.
Attributes: CCC: Natural Science, GEP: Natural Science, 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. Students who register for CHM 120 must also register for a CHM 120 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 120 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 120L.
Attributes: CCC: Natural Science, GEP: Science Course w/Lab, Undergraduate
CHM 120L General Chemistry Lab I (1 credit)
A laboratory course to accompany CHM 120 with emphasis upon concepts in chemistry, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and introduction to instrumental methods. One four-hour period. Students who register for CHM 120 must also register for a CHM 120 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 120 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 120L.
Attributes: CCC: Natural Science, GEP: Natural Science, 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. Students who register for CHM 125 must also register for a CHM 125 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 125 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 125L.
Prerequisites: CHM 120 or CHM 121
Attributes: GEP: Science Course w/Lab, Undergraduate
CHM 125L General Chemistry Lab II (1 credit)
A laboratory course to accompany CHM 125 with emphasis upon concepts in chemistry, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and introduction to instrumental methods. One four-hour period. Students who register for CHM 125 must also register for a CHM 125 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 125 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 125L.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 130 Chemistry for Health (3 credits)
This course is designed to introduce students interested in careers in nursing and allied health professions to the fundamental principles of chemistry, emphasizing topics relevant to healthcare. It provides a foundation in chemical concepts needed to understand body processes, pharmacology, and diagnostics. Including concepts of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. The lab component will complement the lecture allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge through practical, hands-on experiments. Students who register for CHM 130 must also register for a CHM 130 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 130 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 130L.
Restrictions: Enrollment limited to students in the School of Nursing and Allied Health college.
Attributes: CCC: Natural Science, Undergraduate
CHM 130L Chemistry for Health Lab (1 credit)
The Chemistry for Health Laboratory provides students with practical experience in fundamental chemical concepts relevant to the health sciences. Through a combination of guided experiments, data analysis, and critical reflection, students develop skills in measurement, solution preparation, chemical safety, and the interpretation of chemical phenomena as they apply to biological and medical contexts. Students who register for CHM 130 must also register for a CHM 130 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 130 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 130L.
Attributes: CCC: Natural Science, Undergraduate
CHM 170 Special Topics in Chemistry (1-4 credits)
Advanced study on a topic that is arranged with a Chemistry faculty member.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 170L Special Topics Lab (0-2 credits)
Lab component for 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 of modern information-retrieval techniques. Students who register for CHM 204 must also register for CHM 210.
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. 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 125 or CHM 126
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
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
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.
Prerequisites: CHM 210L
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 230 Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
This course includes the study of atomic structure, bonding, molecular orbital theory, symmetry and group theory, and the structure and reactivity of transition metal complexes.
Prerequisites: CHM 210 and CHM 210L
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 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)
This course provides a one-semester overview of the fundamental principles of physical chemistry. Topics include thermodynamics (laws of thermodynamics, energy, and equilibrium), chemical kinetics, and an introduction to quantum mechanics. Students explore the relationships between energy, matter, and molecular behavior through models such as the ideal gas, reaction rate laws, and basic quantum systems, including the particle in a box and hydrogen atom. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding and quantitative problem-solving across core areas of physical chemistry, with applications to biological systems.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 310L Physical Chemistry Lab I (2 credits)
Experiments are performed to reinforce the Physical Chemistry concepts learned in previous chemistry courses.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 315 Physical Chemistry II (3 credits)
This course offers an in-depth study of quantum mechanics and its application to chemical systems. Students examine the postulates of quantum theory, operator formalism, and eigenvalue problems. Detailed solutions of the Schrödinger equation, including the particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor, and hydrogen atom, are used to understand atomic structure, molecular spectroscopy, and chemical bonding. Emphasis is placed on the mathematical framework and physical interpretation of quantum models.
Prerequisites: CHM 125
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. 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 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 340 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
Structure and Function of Biomolecules. 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 I Lab (2 credits)
Experiments are performed to reinforce the concepts learned in CHM 340.
Prerequisites: CHM 215L
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 Metabolic Biochemistry (3 credits)
Catabolic and anabolic pathways with emphasis on chemical logic, mechanisms, and regulatory control. Also includes carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid, and nucleotide metabolism, and oxidative and photosynthetic phosphorylation.
Prerequisites: CHM 340 or CHM 341
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 345 Biochemistry II (3 credits)
Intermediary Metabolism. Catabolic and anabolic pathways with emphasis on chemical logic, mechanisms, and regulatory control. Also includes carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid, and nucleotide metabolism, and oxidative and photosynthetic phosphorylation.
Prerequisites: CHM 340
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 345L Biochemistry II Lab (2 credits)
Experiments are performed to reinforce the concepts learned in CHM 345.
Prerequisites: CHM 340L
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 347 Biochemistry III (3 credits)
Genetics and Molecular Biology. This course covers molecular genetics, 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: CHM 340
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)
Experiments are performed to reinforce the concepts learned in CHM 350.
Prerequisites: CHM 215L
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 modern instrumental techniques. 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: CHM 125 or CHM 126
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: CHM 125L
CHM 362 Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
The course covers the theory, methodology, and instrumentation for the chemical analysis. Students who register for CHM 362 must also register for a CHM 362 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 362 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 362L.
Prerequisites: CHM 330
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 362L Instrumental Analysis Lab (2 credits)
This lab course reinforces the methods and approaches of instrumental analysis covered in the lecture course. Students who register for CHM 362 must also register for a CHM 362 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 362 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 362L.
Attributes: Undergraduate
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 401 Seminar in Chemistry I (1 credit)
Lectures by outside and local speakers and discussions of special topics in Chemistry.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 402 Seminar in Chemistry II (1 credit)
Lectures by outside and local speakers and discussions of special topics in Chemistry
Prerequisites: CHM 401
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 410 Biophysical Chemistry (3 credits)
This course covers the physical equilibria, electrochemical, and kinetic properties of biological reactions.
Prerequisites: CHM 310
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 and their metabolites and to design new drugs.
Prerequisites: CHM 335 or CHM 340 or BIO 404
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 412 Physical Chemistry III (3 credits)
This course provides an advanced treatment of thermodynamics and its molecular foundations. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, and their extension through statistical mechanics. Students explore the Boltzmann distribution, partition functions, and the connection between microscopic states and macroscopic properties. Applications to real chemical systems deepen understanding of energy, entropy, and spontaneity at an advanced level.
Prerequisites: CHM 215
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 414 Structure-Activity Relatnshps (3 credits)
Selected classes of medicinal agents are examined, stressing general structures, synthesis, and, in particular, the relationships between structure and pharmacological activity.
Prerequisites: CHM 340 or BIO 404
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 415 Chemistry of Polymers (3 credits)
The course covers main concepts of polymer chemistry including classification of macromolecules, molecular weight distribution, synthesis of polymers, thermodynamics of long chains, and polymers of hybrid composition.
Prerequisites: CHM 215 and CHM 310
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 Advanced Organic Chemistry (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 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 or CHM 230
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 445L Biochemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
This laboratory course focuses on advanced biochemical techniques for the analysis of proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolites. Experiments include enzyme kinetics, chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectroscopic methods for biomolecular characterization. Students will gain hands-on experience in experimental design, data collection, and interpretation of biochemical assays.
Attributes: Undergraduate
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 and designing bioactive and therapeutic agents, using specialized software and advanced computer hardware such as workstations and supercomputer clusters.
Prerequisites: CHM 335 or CHM 340 or BIO 404 or PHS 200 or PHS 310
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 460 Water Chemistry (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 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 Metals in Medicine (3 credits)
The role of metal ions in biochemistry and medicine will be examined at the molecular level.
Prerequisites: CHM 230 and CHM 340
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 485 Enzyme Mechanisms (3 credits)
This class will exam the wide range of enzymes mechanisms that are found in biological systems.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 491 Chemistry Internship I (3 credits)
An approved internship in chemistry.
Attributes: Undergraduate
CHM 492 Chemistry Internship II (3 credits)
An approved internship in chemistry.
Attributes: Undergraduate
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 under the direction of a faculty member of the department of chemistry & biochemistry.
Attributes: Undergraduate
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
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. 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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
CHM 530L Instrumental Analysis Lab (2 credits)
This course covers the theory, methodology, and instrumentation for the study of atomic and molecular species and/or processes. 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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
CHM 560 Nanochemistry (3 credits)
The course covers physical and chemical phenomena associated with surfaces and interphases including thermodynamic aspects, electrical phenomena, surface modification, chemical reactions and nanometer scale, and nanotechnology.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 562 Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
The course covers the theory, methodology, and instrumentation for the chemical analysis.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 562L Instrumental Analysis Lab (2 credits)
This lab course reinforces the methods and approaches of instrumental analysis covered in the lecture course. Students who register for CHM 562 must also register for a CHM 562 laboratory. For example, if you register for CHM 562 you must, at the same time, register for a section of CHM 562L.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 570 Special Topics (1-4 credits)
Topics will vary according to the semester in which the class is offered.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 602 Research Seminar (1 credit)
Students present a formal seminar based on their research endeavors.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 610 Biophysical Chemistry (3 credits)
This course covers the physical equilibria, electrochemical, and kinetic properties of biological reactions.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 611 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 and their metabolites and to design new drugs.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 612 Quantum Chemistry (3 credits)
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 615 Intro to Polymer Chemistry (3 credits)
The course covers main concepts of polymer chemistry including classification of macromolecules, molecular weight distribution, synthesis of polymers, thermodynamics of long chains, and polymers of hybrid composition.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
CHM 621 Chemical Kinetics (3 credits)
The study of theoretical aspects of reaction kinetics and the experimental methods used to measure the rates of reactions.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 628 Advanced Biochemistry (3 credits)
Selected topics in protein structure and function, especially enzymology.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 630 Advanced Organic Chemistry (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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 642 Genetics and Molecular Biology (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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 648 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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 660 Water Chemistry (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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 670 Special Topics (0-4 credits)
Topics will vary according to the semester in which the class is offered.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 678 Introduction to Research (1 credit)
A laboratory rotation through two seven-week chemical or biochemical research projects for graduate students in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 680 Metals in Medicine (3 credits)
This course will exam the role of metal ions in biochemistry and medicine at the molecular level.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 685 Enzyme Mechanisms (3 credits)
This class will explore the reactions mechanisms used by biological catalysts.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 692 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 Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 697 Scientific Proposals (3 credits)
This course is primarily designed for a faculty mentor to guide students in the development of a research plan for their graduate work or in preparation of a grant application (i.e. an F31 - Kirschstein NRSA). The course is heavily weighted in writing, assessment, and revisions of the research proposals. By the end of the course, students will be expected to have prepared a Research Prospectus or Specific Aims and Research Plan sections of a grant proposal. Student's without an approved research prospectus, part-time extramural thesis students and non-thesis graduate students will develop a research plan or grant application focused on a research project of interest.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 699 Graduate Research (1-9 credits)
Candidates for the PhD or MS Thesis graduate degrees, specializing in chemistry or biochemistry are required to fulfill their research requirement under the direction of a faculty member in the department graduate program. This course (up to 3 cr) may also be used as a elective for MS non-thesis students.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
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 Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
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 and their metabolites and to design new drugs.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
CHM 714 Structure-Activity Relatnshps (3 credits)
Selected classes of medicinal agents are examined, stressing general structures, synthesis, and, in particular, the relationships between structure and pharmacological activity.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
CHM 728 Advanced Biochemistry (3 credits)
Selected topics in protein structure and function, especially enzymology.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Graduate
CHM 802 Research Seminar (0-2 credits)
Students present a formal seminar based on their research endeavors.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral
CHM 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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
CHM 878 Introduction to Research (1 credit)
A laboratory rotation through two seven-week chemical, biochemical, or pharmacognosy research projects for graduate students matriculated in a graduate program in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
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, Graduate
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.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate
CHM 899 Graduate Research (1-9 credits)
Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree, specializing in chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmacognosy, are required to fulfill their research requirement under the direction of a faculty member in the department graduate program.
Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Doctoral or Graduate level students.
Attributes: Doctoral, Graduate