400

CHM 412 Advanced Instrumental Theory

Theory and practice of modern chemical instrumentation.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 314 or permission of instructor.

Corequisites

CHM 472

CHM 444 Inorganic Chemistry II

Coordination chemistry of transition metals; electronic structures of coordination complexes; crystal field theory and ligand field theory; optical and magnetic properties; descriptive chemistry of transition metals; organometallic chemistry; reaction mechanisms.

3

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 331 and CHM 344 or permission of instructor.

CHM 453 Biochemistry I

Physical-chemical basis of life processes. Topics include: structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; metabolism of carbohydrates and fats; and metabolic control processes.

3

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 326 or permission of instructor.

CHM 454 Biochemistry II

Continuation of CHM 453. Emphasis is on biosynthesis of macromolecules. Topics include photosynthesis, metabolism of amino acids, membrane synthesis, nucleic acid and protein biosynthesis, current topics in biochemistry.

3

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 453 or permission of instructor.

CHM 464 Polymer Science

A study covering the synthesis, physical properties, fabrication processes, and uses of nonbiological polymers. Kinetics of polymerization, condensation and addition polymerizations, copolymers, elastomers, thermosetting, glass transition temperatures, molecular weight distributions, analysis, crystal structures, plasticizers, properties of commercial polymers and plastics, fiber and elastomer processing technologies.

3

Prerequisites

CHM 326 or permission of instructor.

CHM 468 Advanced Organic Chemistry

The course focuses on organic synthesis and builds upon the material covered in CHM 325 and CHM 326. Important topics are retrosynthetic analysis, protecting groups, and carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, such as advanced enolate chemistry and palladium cross coupling reactions. Important organic chemistry models, such as the Ireland, Zimmerman-Traxler, Cram and Felkin-Ahn models are presented.
3

Prerequisites

CHM 326

CHM 470 Special Chemistry Laboratory

For special upper division laboratory projects. Content and credit to be arranged. Fee: $60 per credit hour.

1-3

Prerequisites

CHM 331

CHM 471 Biochemistry I Laboratory

Techniques include modern methods for separation and quantitation of biological materials, including centrifugation, high pressure liquid chromatography, spectrophotometry, and gel electrophoresis. Fee: $60.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 453 or corequisite.

Corequisites

CHM 453 or prerequisite.

CHM 472 Advanced Instrumental Laboratory

A survey of modern instrumentation including the use of spectroscopy, electrochemistry and chromatography for quantitative and qualitative analysis. Fee $60.

1

Corequisites

CHM 412

CHM 473 Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory

The lab is taught under the principles of discovery-based learning. The experiments involve syntheses of main group ligands using organometallic chemistry and inert atmosphere techniques (vacuum lines and a glovebox); syntheses of new transition metal complexes and their investigations by spectroscopic methods (UV-vis, multinuclear NMR, FT-IR), electrochemistry, magnetic measurements (magnetic balance), and structural analyses by X-ray diffraction methods (when possible). Fee: $60.

1

Prerequisites

a grade of C- or higher in CHM344 and CHM374

Corequisites

CHM 444

CHM 474 Biochemistry II Laboratory

Techniques utilized will include the use of enzymes in PCR, restriction digests, and ligations, as well as overexpression, purification, and characterization of a target protein and related cofactors. Skills in proposal writing will also be developed. Fee: $60

1

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 453 and CHM 471

CHM 477 Data Analysis Laboratory

Hands on instruction in the use of computer software and programming for the acquisition, manipulation, and interpretation of chemical data. Fee: $60.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 314, CHM 379

CHM 490 Directed Study

Credit arranged by student in cooperation with faculty.

Variable

CHM 491 Chemistry Seminar

Special topic seminar. Lectures, panel discussions, student research paper, and oral presentation.

Credit arranged.

CHM 492 Chemistry Seminar

Special topic seminar. Lectures, panel discussions, student research paper, and oral presentation.

Credit arranged.

CHM 493 Research in Chemistry

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.

1-3

CHM 497 Industrial Internship

Intensive field experience in selected chemical industries. Students may receive an IP (In Progress) grade until the completion of their internship. Department permission and chemistry G.P.A. of 3.0 required.

Variable

CHM 498 Senior Capstone Project

For chemistry seniors who are developing and preparing their capstone project for public presentation. Before enrolling, students must consult with a faculty member to define the project.

1-3

CHM 499 Senior Thesis

Research, study, or original work under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results. Requires approval of thesis director, department chair, dean, and the director of the honors program, when appropriate.

Credit arranged.

Prerequisites

Senior standing; 3.0 G.P.A. in the thesis area, or good standing in the honors program.