Graduate Courses

*5804 Chemical Instrumentation.  The theoretical foundations of instrumental procedures and use of instruments in analytical work. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory.  Prereq.: CHEM 3740 (CHEM 741). 4 SH

5821 Intermediate Organic Chemistry.  An intermediate treatment of organic chemistry building on the principles introduced at the sophomore level.  Emphasis on curved arrow notation in mechanism and the planning of organic syntheses.  Structural analysis of organic compounds using NMR, IR and MS and the application of structural knowledge to questions of mechanism.  Three hours lecture.  Prereq.: CHEM 3720 (CHEM 721).  3 SH

*5822 Advanced Organic Laboratory.  An advanced approach to the applications of organic chemistry in the laboratory.  Synthesis and purification of organic molecules using modern techniques, structure elucidation using spectroscopic techniques.  Lecture discussion will include use of instrumentation, planning of practical syntheses, use of the primary chemical literature and safety in the laboratory.  Two hours lecture, six hours laboratory. Prereq.: Chem 3720.  4 SH

5830 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry.  Reactions and descriptive chemistry of transition metal, organometallic, and main-group compounds.  Two hours lecture. Prereq.: CHEM 3729 (CHEM 729), 3740 (CHEM 741) (may be concurrent).  2 SH

*5831 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory.  Preparation of typical inorganic compounds and their characterization. Six hours laboratory-discussion.  Prereq. or concurrent: CHEM 3729 (CHEM 729) and 3739 (CHEM 740).  2 SH

*5832 Solid State Structural Methods.  The determination of structures of biological, organic, and inorganic materials in the solid state.  Introduction to the crystalline state, defects, diffraction of waves, powder and single crystal diffraction methods of neutron and X-ray analysis, electron microscopy, and solid state NMR.  Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.  Prereq.: Chemistry 3740 (CHEM 741) or 3737 (CHEM 802) or consent of the department chair.  3 SH

5836 Quantum Chemistry.  Basic principles of quantum chemistry, with applications to problems in molecular structure, spectroscopy and thermodynamics.  Three hours lecture.  Prereq.: CHEM 3740 (CHEM 740).  3 SH

*5861 Polymer Science 1:  Polymer Chemistry and Plastics.  Preparation, characterization, structure-property relationships, morphology, and uses of the major commercial polymers.  Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.    Prereq. or Concurrent: CHEM 3720 (CHEM 721) and CHEM 3739 (CHEM 739) or 3737 (CHEM 802) or consent of the department chair.  3 SH

*5862 Polymer Science 2: Polymer Rheology, Processing, and Composites.  Polymer rheology, processing methods, and materials characterization.  The effects of additives and the major classes of thermoplastic, thermoset, elastomeric, and composite materials.  Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.  Prereq.: CHEM 5861 or consent of the department chair.  3 SH

*5876 Enzyme Analysis.  Advanced biochemistry laboratory focusing on the methods of enzyme purification and characterization.  Six hours of laboratory-discussion.  Prereq.: CHEM 3785 (CHEM 785) or equivalent and CHEM 3785L (CHEM 785L) or equivalent.  2 SH

6911 Advanced Analytical Chemistry I.  Theory and applications of spectroscopy and theory of chemical separation methods.  Prereq.: CHEM 3739 (CHEM 739).  3 SH

6912 Advanced Analytical Chemistry II.  Applications of chemical separation methods and theory and applications of electrochemistry and electrochemical techniques.  Prereq.: CHEM 3739 (CHEM 740).  3 SH

6921 Advanced Biochemistry I.  Protein structure and intermediary metabolism.  Prereq.: CHEM 3720 (CHEM 721).  Prereq. or concurrent:  CHEM 3737 (CHEM 802) or CHEM 3739 (CHEM 739).  3 SH

6922 Advanced Biochemistry II.  Study of metabolic pathways and other biochemical systems at the molecular level.  Prereq.: CHEM 6921 (CHEM 921).  3 SH

6931 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I.  Current theories and types of bonding.  Modern structural principles with applications in main group molecular compounds, coordination compounds, and inorganic solids.  Prereq.: CHEM 3729 (CHEM 729).  3 SH

6932 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II.  Transition metal organometallic chemistry emphasizing:  molecular structure, bonding methods, characterization, and functional group reactivity.  The properties, chemical reactivity and trends of the elements.  Prereq.: CHEM 5830 (CHEM 830) and CHEM 6931.  3 SH

6933 Physical Methods in Structure Determination.  The determination of molecular-level structures of biological, organic, and inorganic compounds in the gas phase, solution, and solid state by diffraction and spectroscopic methods, especially X-ray crystallography and NMR spectroscopy.  Three hours lecture.  Prereq.: CHEM 5822 (CHEM 823) or 5832 (CHEM 832) or consent of the department chair.  3 SH

6941 Advanced Organic Chemistry I.  Principles of chemical bonding and structure in organic molecules, physical organic chemistry, structure of reactive intermediates, stereochemistry, detailed descriptions of reaction mechanisms.  Prereq.: CHEM 3720 (CHEM 721) and CHEM 3740 (CHEM 741).  3 SH

6942 Advanced Organic Chemistry II.  Detailed study of functional group transformations in organic synthesis as applied to the preparation of complex molecules.  Carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, organometallic reagents in organic synthesis, oxidation-reduction chemistry in multi-step syntheses.  Prereq.: CHEM 6941.  3 SH

6951 Advanced Physical Chemistry I.  Principles of quantum chemistry and spectroscopy, with applications.  Prereq.: CHEM 3740 (CHEM 741).  3 SH

6952 Advanced Physical Chemistry II.  Molecular basis of thermodynamics and kinetics.  Prereq.: CHEM 6951.  3 SH

6963 Advanced Polymer Science.  Advanced methods of polymer synthesis and characterization, high performance polymers, polymerization kinetics and mechanisms, polymer processing, materials optimization, and high performance applications.  Three hours lecture.  Prereq.: CHEM 5861 and CHEM 3740 (CHEM 741), or consent of the department chair.  3 SH

6969 Laboratory Problems.  A laboratory course that stresses individual effort in solving chemical problems.  Recommended for high school chemistry teachers.  (Not applicable to the M.S. degree in Chemistry.)  Prereq.: An undergraduate minor in chemistry.  May be repeated up to 6 s.h.  2 SH

6971. The Teaching and Learning of Chemistry. An introduction to the current literature and research problems in the teaching and learning of chemistry. Topics include theories of teaching, learning styles, assessment, problem solving, misconceptions, and the role of laboratories, recitations, and demonstrations in learning chemistry. Suitable for students in the natural sciences. Fall, 3 s.h.

6972. Methods of Chemistry Education Research. Principles of chemistry education research. Issues of problem design, data collection, and data analysis are considered from both quantitative and qualitative frameworks. Methodologies include surveys and questionnaires, think-aloud protocols, interviews, observations, and action research. Suitable for students in the natural sciences. Prereq.: Chem 6971. Spring, 3 s.h.

6973. Chemistry and National Science Education Standards. Implications of national standards for modifying high school chemistry instruction in a variety of classroom situations. Topics include inquiry learning, science and technology literacy, the history and nature of science, preservice science teacher education, assessment, and the impact of standards on advanced placement chemistry. Prereq.: Chem 6971 or science teaching experience. Summer, 3 s.h.

6975 Chemistry Laboratory Orientation.  An introduction to the practical skills required for safely and effectively working and teaching in a chemistry laboratory setting.  Laboratory safety from the aspect of governmental regulations and ACS guidelines, hazardous material handling and disposal procedures, and general laboratory methods will be presented.  Required of all first year graduate students. Prerequisite:  none.  1 SH

6976 Teaching Practicum in General Chemistry.  Teaching strategies in the General Chemistry laboratory.  Students will meet with General Chemistry course instructors and must demonstrate proficiency in the material to be presented in Chemistry 1515 and 1516 laboratories.  Prereq. or concurrent:  CHEM 6975 (CHEM 975).   Grading for Chemistry 6976 is S/U.  May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h. for Chemistry 6976 (CHEM 976), 6977 (CHEM 977), and 6978 (CHEM 978).  2 SH

6977 Teaching Practicum in Allied Health Chemistry.  Teaching strategies in the Allied Health Chemistry laboratory.  Students will meet with Allied Health Chemistry course instructors and must demonstrate proficiency in the material to be presented in Chemistry 1505 and 1506 laboratories.  Prereq. or concurrent:  CHEM 6975 (CHEM 975).   Grading for Chemistry 6977 is S/U.  May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h. for Chemistry 6976 (CHEM 976), 6977 (CHEM 977), and 6978 (CHEM 978).  2 SH

6978 Teaching Practicum in Organic Chemistry.  Teaching strategies in the Organic Chemistry laboratory.  Students will meet with Organic Chemistry course instructors and must demonstrate proficiency in the material to be presented in Chemistry 3719 and 3720 laboratories.  Prereq. or concurrent:  CHEM 6975 (CHEM 975).   Grading for Chemistry 6978 is S/U.  May be repeated for a total of 6 s.h. for Chemistry 6976 (CHEM 976), 6977 (CHEM 977), and 6978 (CHEM 978).  2 SH

6980 Introduction to Chemical Research.  Principles of chemical research planning, design execution and reporting.  Includes research proposals, record keeping, written reports, oral presentations, the reviewing process, and professional standards. The application of the principles of chemical research to the student’s M.S. research project. Required of all first-year students in the M.S. program in Chemistry. Prerequisite:  none.  3 SH

6981 Seminar 1.  Preparation of a formal written research proposal and oral presentation of the proposal. Under the guidance of a research supervisor, the student will investigate the background literature and rationale for a project. Required of all first-year students in the M.S. program in Chemistry.  Hours arranged.  Prereq.: Chemistry 6980 (CHEM 980) and permission of the department chair.  1 SH

6982. Seminar 2. Oral presentation and defense of thesis. Hours arranged. Prereq.: CHEM 6981 and permission of the thesis advisor. Prereq. or concurrent: 6 s.h. of CHEM 6990. 1 s.h.

6989 Special Topics in Chemistry Practicum.  Topics selected by the faculty from fields of current research (or pedagogical) interest or of special emphasis.  May be repeated with different topics.  S/U grading option.   1-3 SH

6990 Thesis.  Hours arranged. May be repeated.   1-9 SH

6991 Special Topics.  Topics selected by the faculty from field of current research interest or of special emphasis.
 May be repeated with different topics.  2-3 SH