300
Computational techniques for solving physics and chemistry problems as well as for simulating, analyzing, and graphically visualizing physical systems and processes. Offered fall of odd years.
3
Prerequisites
PHY 204 or
PHY 201 and
MTH 202
Cross Listed Courses
PHY 303,
MTH 303
Lecture presentation of the principles of wet and instrumental methods and the treatment of analytical data.
3
Prerequisites
CHM 208,
CHM 279, or permission of instructor.
Corequisites
May be taken concurrently with
CHM 379.
The first course in the year-long sequence. Theoretical concepts of organic chemistry will include nomenclature, stereochemistry, and substitution/elimination/addition reactions. Spectroscopic techniques for the determination of molecular structure including NMR, IR, UV/Vis, and MS are integrated with presented theories.
3
Prerequisites
A grade of C or higher in
CHM 208.
Corequisites
CHM 025
The second course in the year-long sequence. Synthetic pathways leading to the formation of carbonyl compounds, acids, and acid derivatives will be developed. Molecules of biological importance will be studied using the concepts developed earlier in this sequence.
3
Prerequisites
A grade of C- or higher in
CHM 325.
Corequisites
CHM 026
Postulates of quantum mechanics, particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotator, and hydrogen atom with application to electronic structure of atoms and molecules and to atomic and molecular spectra.
3
Prerequisites
A grade of C- or higher in
CHM 208,
PHY 205,
MTH 202, or permission of instructor.
Classical and statistical thermodynamics to include Boltzmann statistics, partition functions and ensembles with applications to phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, solute-solvent interactions and non-equilibrium thermodynamics. Chemical kinetics to include rate laws, mechanisms, kinetic molecular theory and gas-phase reaction dynamics.
3
Prerequisites
A grade of C- or higher in
CHM 331 or permission of instructor.
For special upper-division laboratory projects. Content, credit, and fee to be arranged. Fee: $60 per credit hour.
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Prerequisites
CHM 326
Atomic and molecular spectroscopy to illustrate the postulates of quantum mechanics, particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotator and electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Fee: $60.
1
Prerequisites
CHM 331
Experiments designed to investigate thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and gas phase reaction dynamics with applications to phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, solute-solvent interactions. Fee: $60.
1
Prerequisites
CHM 332
Techniques used in synthesis, separation, and characterization of organic compounds will be developed. Mechanistic investigations of reactions will be presented. With the consent of the instructor, students will modify reactants, reagents, and /or condition for reactions. Students will learn the operation and capabilities of FT-IR, FT-NMR, and GC-MS instruments. Fee: $60.
1
Prerequisites
CHM 278 or
CHM 279
Corequisites
CHM 325
The mechanism of aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions will be investigated with emphasis on Green Chemistry and reproducibility of experimental results. Development and completion of a multiple-week, individual project. Fee: $60.
1
Prerequisites
CHM 375
Corequisites
CHM 326
Experiments in quantitative analysis, including wet, spectroscopic, electrochemical, and chromatographic methods. Additional emphasis on statistics, computerized data analysis, and report writing. Fee: $60.
1
Corequisites
CHM 314
This course is organized into three main sections in which chemical topics relevant to the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and terrestrial environments are discussed. The course also addresses anthropogenic effects on the environment, toxicology, risk assessment, environmental analysis, computer modeling, and the political and sociological aspects of environmental topics.
3
Prerequisites
CHM 208
Cross Listed Courses
ENV 386
Faculty directed student outreach in community educational institutions. Before enrolling, students must consult with a faculty member to define goals for the project. May be repeated for credit.
1
Prerequisites
CHM 207,
CHM 208
Credit arranged by student in cooperation with faculty.
Variable
Faculty directed student research. Before enrolling, students must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $60 per credit hour.
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