Advanced topics in organic chemistry, including spectroscopy, mechanisms and synthesis (including natural products) are covered. Emphasis varies. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
Every other Fall, even years
Previously: CHEM 331
This course explores advanced topics in Inorganic Chemistry including atomic structure, covalent structures, group theory, molecular orbital theory, acid-base principles, solid-state chemistry, transition elements and coordination chemistry, bonding theories, spectroscopy, mechanisms, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry. Laboratory exercises will focus on the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds using instrumentation. Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory per week.
Every Spring, even years
Previously: CHEM 341
This course focuses on instrumental methods of analysis. The lecture is devoted primarily to instrument design and the advantages and disadvantages of that design. Laboratory is emphasized and centers on method development projects. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
Every other Fall, odd years
Previously: CHEM 311
This course explores advanced topics in physical chemistry through the lens of materials chemistry and surface science. Materials chemistry focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of macromolecular compounds with unique properties. Topics in this course include crystal growth and nucleation, crystal structure, crystallography, surface chemistry, physisorption and chemisorption, photochemistry, band theory, nanomaterials, and relevant instrumentation. This course will require students to actively engage in the foundational and contemporary literature within the field. In the lab portion of the class, students will synthesize and characterize various materials and report their physical and chemical properties in accordance with ACS journal styles.
Every other Spring, odd years
Previously: CHEM 381
This is a one-semester course in medicinal chemistry. The first part of this course introduces students to the field of medicinal chemistry and covers fundamental topics and concepts relating to the properties, design, metabolism, and modeling of pharmaceutical drugs. The remainder of the course is devoted to the major classes of therapeutic drugs with an emphasis on categorizing physiological effects with functional groups and binding site stereochemistry. Other course activities provide students with an introduction to project development/design, analysis of current disciplinary literature, and training in several types of scientific writing.
Every Spring
Previously: CHEM 330